2+ week, 3+ day ago   (357+ words) On the “’Cuse Conversations” podcast, Matt Mulvaney and Zahra Vahedi unpack why our phones are so hard to put down and what it actually takes to change that. We all do it countless times a day. Tap our smartphones, fire…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1344+ words) We all generally understand that a phone review is meant to be about what it’s like to actually use a new handset. But what if you’re testing out a model that’s designed to be used as little as possible? Meet…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (395+ words) A movement to step back from smartphones and social media and rebuild offline relationships is emerging among some U.S. Gen Z. New York’s Luddite Club, founded in 2021, meets weekly to discuss literature, daily life and technology’s impact, and sometimes stages performances. Co-founders…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (521+ words) Some pubs restrict or ban phone use in an attempt to encourage face-to-face conversation. Despite the good intentions behind that approach, a blanket ban can overlook the practical role phones now play in a pub visit. A phone can certainly…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (237+ words) Gen Z across the U.S. is embracing analog tools and travel habits amid digital fatigue, a measurable shift with retail and tourism effects. Dumb phones, disposable cameras, paper maps, mixtapes, and analog road trips feature prominently as searches, purchases, and usage…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (997+ words) When was the last time you sat in a room with people and explored an idea without opening your laptop or reaching for your phone? Not the last time your phone was on silent. Not the last time you attended…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (924+ words) Let's be honest—our phones are amazing. They help us work, learn, shop, laugh at funny videos, and even remind us to drink water. But sometimes, that little screen quietly becomes the boss of our lives. If you've ever picked…...