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Squirrel is an app that blocks apps and encourages savings by requiring users to set aside money before accessing them, with features to invest and track holdings.

A recent study indicates that teen reading has declined to its lowest level this century, attributed to the surge in screen time usage.

Linus Ekenstam argues that parental skills in using AI tools are crucial to prevent societal divides, referencing NYC's ban on AI in public schools for K-8 and sharing personal experiences with AI in education.

This study investigates the relationship between screen viewing time in children from ages 1 to 8 and their subsequent academic performance.

A tweet highlighting that AI agents may soon replace direct app usage, echoing Amjad Masad's prediction that using a computer will become optional as work changes radically.

Autonomous Key is a $9 NFC key that physically locks addictive apps, requiring users to scan the key to unlock them, offering a more tangible approach to screen-time management.

ScrollToll is an app that counts every Instagram Reel you watch and then locks the app, helping users limit their scrolling habit.

Comedian Pete Holmes discusses his low screen time habits, using grayscale mode, screen time widget, and his love for the iPhone Air.

A landmark study finds that screen time for babies and toddlers under two can cause long-term developmental harm, leading researchers to call for revised official guidance and a baby screen-time risk assessment.

Halo is a $49 app-blocking device that creates a geofence around your bedroom to automatically block distracting apps, aiming to help users stop bedtime scrolling and improve sleep.

A review of Toy Story 5 that examines how the film explores children's relationships with tablets and screens, framing technology as an inescapable element of modern life that requires mindful choice.

Squishy is a screen time pet that you keep alive with someone, a shared virtual pet app.

A professor shares a workaround for using greyscale mode on iPhone selectively via Shortcuts automations, allowing certain apps to remain in color for usability while keeping the rest greyscale to reduce screen time.

Apple's WWDC Screen Time updates are criticized as too little, too late, with the author arguing that the company's parental controls remain unreliable and insufficient despite years of user complaints.

At WWDC 2026, Apple announced a major overhaul of Screen Time parental controls, introducing recommended time allowances, 'Ask to browse' for web access, and enhanced messaging controls, based on recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

NPR host Manoush Zomorodi discusses her book Body Electric and her personal relationship with technology, including habits, favorite gadgets, and the physical toll of constant screen use.