SMRTR TechJun 17, 2026TechCrunch

The slowtech revolution is here to kill your phone addiction and rescue your attention span

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A growing "slowtech" movement is pushing back against constant digital overload, with people turning to retro devices like iPod Shuffles, flip phones, and wired headphones to reclaim their attention. About 53% of American adults want to reduce screen time, and demand for simplified, low-distraction technology is rising. Rather than eliminating tech entirely, most people want tools that serve them without dominating their lives.

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