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Gadgets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
16 hours ago

A French mayor tried to ban smartphones. Now he fears voters will throw him out

A French village largely banned public smartphone scrolling, distributed basic phones, aiming to curb device addiction but facing enforcement difficulties and political backlash.
#smartphones
fromIndependent
4 days ago
Digital life

One small, simple hack cut my screen time, doomscrolling and stress - I think everyone should do it

fromIndependent
4 days ago
Digital life

One small, simple hack cut my screen time, doomscrolling and stress - I think everyone should do it

Gadgets
fromCreative Bloq
5 months ago

This company has an ingeniously simple solution to smartphone addiction

Aperture phone case promotes digital wellbeing by minimizing distractions from smartphones.
A design agency uses AI to transform phone cases into minimalistic displays for essential information.
Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Toyoake: The Japanese city that wants to limit cell phone use to two hours a day

Toyoake proposes a nonbinding guideline urging residents to limit non-work smartphone use to two hours daily and set evening curfews for students.
#smartphone-addiction
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

I'm a Sandy Hook Mom. These Are 5 Conversations Every Parent Needs to Have With Their Kids

Daily, empathetic conversations and simple practices help children feel safer, more connected, and emotionally prepared for the school year.
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

This simple phone habit could be doing more harm than you realize (and the quick fix)

Monitoring your phone to check whenever it lights up seems innocent enough -- a minor habit, utterly devoid of consequence. But is this seemingly harmless gesture actually working against you, subtly undermining your privacy, focus, and even your phone's longevity? Placing your phone face down is a small change that can have surprising ripple effects on your digital well-being and device health.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Hank Green's passion project to help you stop scrolling is dominating the App Store

Focus Friend centers around an adorable animated bean who loves to knit and decorate his room. When the user sets a timer in the app, the bean is able to knit in peace-as long as no other apps are opened. Once the time is complete, he produces knitted goods (such as socks) that can be used to purchase quaint little decorations. If he's interrupted, though, his knitting is ruined and he becomes visibly sad.
Mobile UX
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Nonprofit helps San Francisco high school students celebrate 'screen-free' prom

Lick-Wilmerding High School hosted a screen-free prom, emphasizing social interaction without digital distractions.
Mindfulness
fromMedium
4 months ago

The UX of Quiet: Why Silence Is the Next Big Thing in Digital Design

The trend is shifting towards calmer, less intrusive technology.
Silence is becoming a feature in app design, enhancing user experience.
#ux-design
Mindfulness
fromMedium
4 months ago

The UX of Quiet: Why Silence Is the Next Big Thing in Digital Design

The trend in UX design is shifting towards quieter, less intrusive applications that prioritize user peace and focus.
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Pinterest is telling teens to stop looking at their mood boards in class

The prompt encourages users to focus and stay in the moment, suggesting they put Pinterest down during school hours as a positive move.
Privacy professionals
#pinterest
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