Gen Z pushes back against big tech with distraction-blocking apps and stripped-down phones

A Guardian feature reports young people are unplugging from platforms they say profit from their attention, using blocking apps and simpler phones. Nelissa Moukoudi, 19, a university student, is quoted in the coverage.

Timeline

1. 27 Oct, 10:00 UTCGuardian runs feature on gen Z unplugging
2. 27 Oct, 10:33 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

Top sources

• ‘My social life completely plummeted’: gen Z is fighting back against big techThe Guardian