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A growing 'slowtech' movement is emerging, advocating for reduced screen time and a more mindful approach to technology by embracing minimalist devices, refurbished tech, and AI tools designed to limit digital distractions.
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Who
Joy Howard, CMO of Back Market; Tony Fadell, 'father of the iPod'; Austin Murray, founder of JAMDAT and MOQA; Calvin Kasulke, writer; Kaiwei Tang, co-founder of Light; Eason Tang, founder of Mark
What
A growing 'slowtech' movement is emerging, advocating for reduced screen time and a more mindful approach to technology by embracing minimalist devices, refurbished tech, and AI tools designed to limit digital distractions.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:24:41 GMT · 3h 14m ago
Where
New York City ·
Why
People are feeling oversaturated and overstimulated by constant connectedness and the need to optimize every aspect of their lives with technology, leading to a desire to take back control of their time and attention.
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How this affects you
This trend suggests a shift in consumer behavior and product development within the tech industry, moving away from hyper-connectivity towards more mindful and less addictive technological experiences, potentially influencing future device designs and market demand for screen-limiting solutions.
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3 events in this thread- Technology3h 14m agoA movement called "slowtech" is emerging, where consumers actively seek to reduce screen time and digital dependency, even embracing older technology like the iPod Shuffle.Open article
- Technology3h 14m agoA movement called "slowtech" is gaining traction as people seek to reduce screen time and regain control over their attention spans by embracing simpler technology or using apps to limit smartphone use.Open article
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