Most Interesting Startups Want to Wean Users Off Smartphones

As the investment race in artificial intelligence continues to break records, some startup founders are moving in a completely different direction. Brynn Putnam, founder of the Mirror project, has raised investment for Board, a startup aimed at connecting people through live games and social experiences. Techcrunch.com reports .

Meanwhile, the creators of Cyberdeck are gaining popularity on social media with their unusual DIY computers that encourage users to spend more time in nature. This is not just a protest against technology, but evidence of the growing need for sincere and human communication.

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