Halo Stops Bedtime Scrolling so You Can Go the F to Sleep

The article reviews 'Halo,' a physical app-blocking device that uses geofencing to restrict smartphone usage in specific areas. The author shares their personal experience using the device to curb late-night social media scrolling.
Why it matters
As digital addiction becomes a widespread concern, hardware-based solutions are emerging as alternatives to software-only app blockers.
Courtesy of ScreenZen Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story I had every intention of reading when I got into bed, but my e-reader wouldn t power up. Instead, I launched Instagram because I m Gen X and that s where we watch TikTok. After 20 minutes, I was nearly done, except the last video wasn t funny enough, so I needed one more.
The article is a personal product review that balances the author's subjective experience with technical functionality.
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