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Six-Pound Steel Phone Case Hits Kickstarter to Curb Screen Time

The crowdfunding project banks on extreme weight to discourage use, with creators’ claimed screen‑time reductions still unverified.

Overview

  • The solid stainless-steel case from Matter Neuroscience is intentionally heavy and inconvenient to make extended phone use uncomfortable.
  • It ships as a two-piece shell that screws together with an Allen wrench, making impulsive removal less likely.
  • The design echoes 1980s brick phones and keeps ports, buttons, and the camera accessible for basic functions.
  • Compatibility covers iPhone models 13 through 17 across regular, Pro, and Pro Max variants.
  • The campaign lists first deliveries starting in December 2025, and there is no independent evidence yet that the case reduces screen time.