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Digital life
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

My Dumb Journey Through a Smartphone World

Six months using a flip phone shows reducing digital harm requires deliberate alternatives and systemic change beyond simply unplugging.
Gadgets
fromApartment Therapy
5 days ago

I Caved And Got the Screen Time Blocking App Everyone Is Talking About - Is it Really Worth $50?

A physical magnetic device called Brick blocks chosen phone apps by requiring physical proximity to unlock, effectively reducing impulsive phone and social media use.
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I refuse to give my 11-year-old son a cellphone, even though everyone else at school has one. I'm struggling to hold my ground.

School and social systems increasingly require smartphones for children, creating pressure on parents who want to limit device use and protect childhood.
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Digital life
fromFast Company
7 months ago

It turns out TikTok's viral clear phone is just plastic. Meet the 'Methaphone'

A clear plastic phone model, dubbed Methaphone, aims to highlight phone addiction and explores whether it can help curb addiction behavior.
Digital life
fromMail Online
7 months ago

Social media users are BAFFLED by video of a 'transparent phone'

A viral TikTok video showcases a 'transparent smartphone' that's actually an acrylic slab designed to reduce phone addiction.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Should phone-obsessed diners be forced to stop scrolling? Not if restaurants want to stay open | Athena Kugblenu

Giorgio Locatelli believes diners should prioritize real interactions over their phones, lamenting a decline in conversation during meal experiences.
Dining
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago

My Husband Is Hurt That Our Kid Likes Me Better Than Him. Unfortunately, I Know Exactly Why.

Managing screen time around children requires support and organized co-parenting to ensure both parents are present during family interactions.
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