Company Designs 2.7-Kilogram Phone Case to Help Users Break Smartphone Addiction

In a bold and unconventional move, an American company has developed a 2.7-kilogram smartphone case aimed at helping people overcome their dependence on mobile devices. The company, Neuroscience Meter, has designed this unusually heavy and impractical case as part of an experiment to discourage excessive smartphone use.

 

Unlike typical cases that prioritize comfort, portability, and sleekness, this stainless steel case is deliberately cumbersome. Weighing more than a 16-inch MacBook Pro, it cannot fit into a pocket and requires noticeable physical effort to carry or use. The company explains that the idea is to make smartphone handling so inconvenient that users naturally reduce their screen time.

 

According to the designers, the case’s weight and bulk serve as a constant reminder to put the phone down and focus on the real world. This physical discomfort acts as a deterrent, creating awareness about how frequently people reach for their phones.

 

The case, priced at $210, has sparked interest and debate worldwide—hailed by some as a clever behavioral experiment and criticized by others as a humorous yet impractical gadget.