Topic
digital-wellness
Technology Software #halo#bedtime
Halo App Blocker Uses Geofencing to Curb Bedtime Scrolling for Better Sleep
WIRED reviews Halo, a $49 device that creates a geofence to block distracting apps in specific areas like the bedroom. Unlike other app blockers, Halo requires no subscription and uses location-based triggers to enforce digital boundaries.
Jun 18, 2026 1 source
Technology Startups #startups#phone addiction
Startups Building In-Person Games and DIY Computers to Counter Phone Addiction
TechCrunch's Equity podcast explores a growing wave of startups focused on getting users off their phones, including Brynn Putnam's Board for in-person games and viral Cyberdeck DIY computers. The trend is framed as a human-centric counterbalance to the massive AI fundraising boom.
Jun 14, 2026 1 source