NFC key device locks addictive apps on smartphones
A new $9 NFC key device adds a physical barrier to accessing addictive apps on your phone, requiring users to physically scan the key to unlock them. This novel approach aims to reduce mindless phone usage by introducing friction between the impulse to open distracting apps and actually accessing them.
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This $9 key physically locks your most addictive apps
A $9 NFC key device adds a physical barrier to accessing distracting apps on your phone, requiring users to physically scan the key to unlock them. This approach transforms app access from a simple tap into a deliberate action, helping reduce mindless usage of addictive applications.
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