TechCrunch·3 min read·medium
This $9 key physically locks your most addictive apps
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Lauren Forristal
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The Autonomous Key is a $9 NFC device designed to help users reduce screen time by physically locking distracting apps. Users must scan the key to regain access, creating a deliberate barrier that discourages mindless phone usage.
Screen-time apps aren’t effective for many people because, in the end, they depend on your willpower. They remind you to stop scrolling or let you set timers, but such notifications can be easy to ignore.
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