The team at Matter Neuroscience has unveiled a nearly 3-kilogram phone case. With this unusual accessory, the company hopes to help people wean themselves off electronics and social media.
The name of this unusual new product says it all: a 6-pound phone case. Its stainless steel frame transforms your phone into a metal weight.
The inventors claim that holding a heavy smartphone for extended periods of time causes physical fatigue, creating a "mind-body feedback loop." However, because the case is secured with four screws, it's not easily removable.
The accessory's design is intentionally bulky so that the smartphone remains fully functional even when it's no longer pocketable. The case is compatible with multiple iPhone models, starting with the iPhone 13.
The product costs a hefty $209. However, there's a chance it won't make it to production: As of this writing, its founders have raised only $13,000 on Kickstarter, out of their $75,000 goal.
