The article discusses the growing concern over excessive screen time among adults, with a report indicating that half of U.S. adults spend over seven hours a day on screens. To combat this, a new app named Touch Grass has been developed by Rhys Kentish, which requires users to go outside and physically touch grass before they can access their most distracting apps. This unique approach encourages healthier habits while blending the digital and real worlds. The app aims to promote outdoor activity among users who struggle with screen addiction, providing an engaging solution to a prevalent issue.
"My reflex in the morning was to reach over, grab my phone and start scrolling. I knew this wasn't healthy and... I needed an incentive to get outside more."
"I also love apps that merge the digital world with the real world and I found the concept of touching grass funny, so I thought, why not create an app that forces me to do so?"
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