Stefan BohacekMay 28

Just learning about https://getbrick.com via this The Creative Independent interview, which is also worth checking out.

https://thecreativeindependent.com/people/media-artist-and-researcher-roopa-vasudevan-on-creative-resistance-in-the-digital-world/

"Brick is the physical device that blocks distracting apps from your phone."

Interesting concept!

#MentalHealth #doomscrolling #brick #PhoneUsage

Brick — Take Back Control of Your Screen Time

Brick helps you focus and live intentionally. One tap locks your phone so you can reclaim time for what matters most. Works with iPhone & Android.

Brick LLC
Mathrubhumi EnglishJan 18
Students are hiding phones in schools to film Reels during breaks, causing challenges for teachers https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/mobile-phones-hidden-schools-students-reels-filming-ivjmfs4g?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #students #mobilephone #phoneusage #reels #breaks
N-gated Hacker NewsAug 23, 2025
📱🤡 In a groundbreaking move, a Japanese city has bravely drafted an #ordinance suggesting residents *consider* spending only two hours on their phones daily because we all know #recommendations with absolutely zero penalties are super effective. Maybe next, they'll suggest politely asking the sun to shine less brightly. 🌞💡
https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/59582 #JapaneseCity #PhoneUsage #DigitalWellbeing #Humor #HackerNews #ngated
Japan city drafts ordinance to cap smartphone use at 2 hours per day

A central Japan city said Thursday it will seek to pass an ordinance recommending all residents limit smartphone use to two hours a day outside of work and school amid concerns over the impact of excessive technology exposure, though there will be no penalties proposed.

Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS
Show threadFlipboardNov 1, 2024

Some of us may be checking our screens a little more often than usual over the next few days, weeks, or (god help us) months. @TheConversationUS has a great article on overcoming device dependency and digitally detoxing, with tips that go beyond the usual “just put your phone in another room.”

https://theconversation.com/how-to-overcome-your-device-dependency-and-manage-a-successful-digital-detox-240613

#Technology #Lifestyle #DigitalDetox #PhoneUsage #Newstodon #NewstodonFriday #FollowFriday

How to overcome your device dependency and manage a successful digital detox

Disconnecting from the digital realm from time to time is good for your well-being, but doing so can be difficult. There are steps you can take, however, to get in the habit of putting your phone down.

The Conversation
Research Network Digi-Oek.chMar 16, 2024

[en] 39 % of US teens want to cut back on their time on social media

Pew Research Center: "72% of U.S. teens say they often or sometimes feel peaceful when they don’t have their #smartphone; 44% say it makes them feel anxious."

"... four-in-ten teens (39%) say they have cut back on their time on social media. A similar share says the same about their phone (36%)."

https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2024/03/11/how-teens-and-parents-approach-screen-time/

#usage #phoneusage #socialmedia #pew #pewresearchcenter #anxiousness #anxious #peaceful #survey

How Teens and Parents Approach Screen Time

Most teens at least sometimes feel happy and peaceful when they don’t have their phone, but 44% say this makes them anxious.

Pew Research Center
DK or Violet (she/her)Dec 20, 2022

Things that annoy me:
* When people call but hang up before I've been able to get to the phone.
* When people call and my phone screen freezes and won't let me answer.
* Any of the above and the caller doesn't leave a message.
* Or they do leave a message but speak so fast and/or with an accent I'm not used to and I can't understand what they've said.
* The non-message-leavers repeatedly call and don't leave messages.
* If I happen to recognise the number and I call them back, nobody at the other end knows who called me, or why.

#PhoneUsage #PhoneManners #NotHelpful #WhenCalling #LeaveAMessage