A $9 NFC Key Physically Blocks Access to Distracting Phone Apps

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A low-cost NFC key priced at $9 has been designed to help users limit time spent on addictive smartphone apps. The device works by requiring users to physically scan the NFC key in order to unlock selected distracting applications. This adds a deliberate physical barrier between the user and apps they wish to avoid overusing. The product targets people seeking a tangible, friction-based solution to smartphone addiction.

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