Mattel and Nokia parent HMD rolled out a $130 hot-pink Barbie-themed flip phone. They say the internet-free device is designed to help teens digitally detox. It only has calls, texts, and a pink “Snake” game. Maybe dumb phones really are Kenough.

Barbie can beat smartphone addiction, firm claims

Mattel and Nokia parent HMD rolled out a $130 hot-pink Barbie-themed flip phone. They say the internet-free device is designed to help teens digitally detox. It only has calls, texts, and a pink “Snake” game. Maybe dumb phones really are Kenough. Barbie can beat smartphone addiction, firm claims Manufacturer HMD says it is trying to help people who want less 'digital impact' in their lives. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2x52y0wv4o

Sam Mendoza

A phone that won't buzz at you non-stop?  BRILLIANT

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A phone that won't buzz at you non-stop?  BRILLIANT  https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/28/nokia-brand-owner-launches-barbie-phone-with-no-internet.html?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-20240822

HMD, the company behind Nokia-branded phones, launched a Barbie-branded phone Wednesday that comes with calls and texts — but no internet.

Sam Mendoza

A group of likeminded people in Digital Wellness 📱🧘 are talking about this.