Topic: digital detox
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Gen Z's Retro Tech Obsession: Why the Comeback?
Gen Z is embracing older technology like record players and film cameras, seeking a more intentional and tactile experience that contrasts with purely digital media. This trend is driven by a desire for tangible ownership, authenticity, and sensory engagement, as seen in the appeal of physical fo...
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Dumbphones Get Smarter: A New Option for Disillusioned Users
The growing stress from smartphone overuse is driving a resurgence of "dumbphones," which offer a simpler, less distracting alternative for communication. People adopt these devices for reasons like digital detox, mental wellbeing, privacy, and managing screen time, forming communities to share a...
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The Problem with Fitness Tracker 'Credit'
Fitness trackers, while designed to improve health, can create anxiety by fostering an obsession with getting digital "credit" for every activity, making users feel their efforts are invalidated if not logged. The design of these devices, with scores and metrics, can backfire psychologically, tur...
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Unlock Creativity: Read the Treatise on Spacing Out
The book *Bored and Brilliant* argues that allowing your mind to wander through boredom is a crucial, beneficial luxury often lost in our hyper-connected digital world. It synthesizes expert commentary, scientific research, and personal stories to explore the negative impacts of constant digital ...
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TCL's Monochrome Mode Fights Kids' Phone Addiction
TCL has launched the Nxtpaper 5G Junior, a smartphone designed for children with a monochrome display mode to reduce eye strain and limit overstimulation. The device includes parental controls via Google’s Family Link, a Digital Detox mode, and a Max Ink Mode button to encourage healthier screen ...
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Top Non-AI Smartphones of 2025: Expert Picks & Reviews
Finding smartphones without AI features is challenging, but options exist for both iOS and Android users who prefer minimal AI involvement. The iPhone 15 (pre-Apple Intelligence) and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (pre-Galaxy AI) are top choices for avoiding AI while retaining premium features. Budget-...
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