As more experts suggest that we should all stop bragging about how many hours we work, this app from Ariana Huffington is timely as it rewards you for disconnecting from tech and social media. Given how common it is for people to seek validation for achievements (like people who post about working out or finishing a tough race), it will be interesting to see if this app might encourage more boasting about the ability to survive without your phone for blocks of time. The app will be released in December exclusively for Samsung devices.
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