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Maria Hollenhorst
Reporter for Marketplace who covers technology and digital culture, providing the episode's main story about apps and devices aimed at reducing screen time.
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Jan 2, 2026
• 5min
Trying to stay off your phone? There’s an app for that
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Maria Hollenhorst, a tech and digital culture reporter for Marketplace, dives into the burgeoning digital detox economy, projected to hit $20 billion by 2032. She unveils the Clear Space app, which encourages breaks through guided exercises. The discussion highlights how gamification tactics from social media are being repurposed to help users minimize their phone use. Maria also explores innovative physical devices aimed at restricting access and reflects on why many are willing to pay for these solutions—hinting that the design of our phones plays a significant role in overuse.
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