doomscrolling
Coverage of doomscrolling in the Nexus archive.
- I'm the founder of a fragrance brand that sold out within hours after launching. I doomscroll as part of my job and don't always listen to the comments.
Jackie Aina, founder of fragrance brand Forvr Mood, discusses her transition from beauty YouTuber to CEO and the brand's rapid success, including sold-out launches. She emphasizes using doomscrolling as market research and notes customer demand for matching candle and perfume scents.
- Keep doomscrolling — this self-improvement app lets you scroll as you grow
A self-improvement app is designed for users who spend significant time online, allowing them to engage in learning while scrolling. The app aims to combine continuous scrolling habits with educational content.
- Under-18s should now be barred from 'doomscrolling' on phones after 9pm watershed, urges ex-minister who prompted Keir Starmer's tech U-turn
An ex-minister is urging a ban on under-18s doomscrolling on phones after 9pm. This recommendation follows Keir Starmer's tech policy reversal.
- Makers of Commodore 64 releasing new flip phone designed to discourage doom scrolling
Commodore, known for its Commodore 64 computer, is releasing an old-school flip phone designed to discourage doomscrolling.
- Turn spare minutes into smarter habits with Headway’s nonfiction summaries for a flat $59.99
Headway offers lifetime access to nonfiction book summaries for $59.99, aiming to reduce reading guilt and stop doomscrolling by condensing content into manageable formats.
- How to actually reduce your screen time: 12 simple, realistic tips to stop doomscrolling
The article discusses strategies to reduce smartphone usage, highlighting that Meta and YouTube paid $6m after a US court ruled their platforms were designed to be addictive. It offers 12 practical tips from experts to cut down on screen time and avoid compulsive behavior.
- WATCH: How to break out of the 'doomscrolling for jobs' cycle
Career coach Eliana Goldstein provides tactical advice to help job seekers overcome 'doomscrolling' and combat feelings of being overwhelmed and priced out of the job market. The article addresses strategies for breaking unhealthy job search patterns and improving professional outcomes.
- This tiny, magnetic e-reader could stop you from doomscrolling
The Xteink X3 is a small, MagSafe-compatible e-ink reader designed to attach to smartphones, aiming to reduce doomscrolling by offering an alternative to traditional screen time. Its portability and compatibility with Apple's MagSafe technology make it a convenient accessory for users seeking to limit phone usage.
- Apps to distract you from the endless cycle of doomscrolling
The article discusses the challenge of breaking the doomscrolling cycle and highlights apps designed to help users engage with more productive and positive content.
- Meet Noscroll, an AI bot that does your doomscrolling for you
Noscroll is an AI bot designed to combat doomscrolling by reading the internet for users. It aims to provide a solution to excessive and anxiety-inducing social media consumption.
- Bond, a new social media platform, wants to use AI to help you kick your doomscrolling habit
Bond, a new social media platform, aims to combat doomscrolling by using AI to encourage users to engage in real-world activities. The platform's creator emphasizes motivating offline interactions through its AI system.