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Conan O'Brien says he recently switched to a basic flip phone. The perks are tempting. "I was getting crazy," the comedian revealed on a recent episode of Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, noting he just ...

In an era of screen fatigue and notification overload, Gen Z is quietly rebelling, favoring analog devices over smartphones. Google searches for “dumbphones” rose by 89% from 2018 to 2021, according ...

In an era of screen fatigue and notification overload, Gen Z is quietly rebelling, favoring analog devices over smartphones. Google searches for "dumbphones" rose by 89% from 2018 to 2021, according ...

Like many of us, Conan O'Brien felt too distracted by his phone. Unlike many of us, it was because he was juggling his podcast, an HBO travel series and hosting the Oscars. "I was getting crazy," the ...

I learned recently that New York City MetroCards will go the way of the dinosaur and that several local event venues no longer will issue paper tickets or accept printed receipts for admission to ...

Burner phones have seen a quiet resurgence in 2025. These simple mobile devices remain popular among privacy-conscious users, digital minimalists, and anyone looking for a basic secondary phone. The ...