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Doomscrolling on social media is a very common problem and can feel like an endless loop of constantly losing track of time.

After years of struggling to curb my screen time, apparently all I needed was a $59 hunk of plastic.

Zach was an Author at Android Police from January 2022 to June 2025. He specialized in Chromebooks, Android smartphones, Android apps, smart home devices, and Android services. Zach loves unique and ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Yasmine Crossland is an experienced technology journalist who has covered everything from smartphones and tablets to true wireless earbuds and soundbars. She has written for titles such as Pocket-Lint ...

Last month, we kicked off our summer challenge, encouraging readers to step away from their screens. We focused on four areas ...

I’ll be honest. Nothing feels better than a long, mind-numbing scroll on my phone, especially after a busy day. Give me dog videos, thrift hauls, GRWMs — I’ll watch it all and enjoy every second. And ...

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