A Quiet Rebellion Against the Screen

More and more people are waking up to a quiet truth: constant connectivity is not the same as true connection.

As reported by the BBC, there's a growing trend of people—especially teens and families—ditching their smartphones for simpler “dumbphones.” These basic devices, limited to calls and texts, are helping people reclaim time, attention, and presence. One mother described it as “removing the distraction” and discovering a better version of her child in the process.

In a world that encourages speed and scrolling, this shift feels like a small act of rebellion. A return to intention. To pause. To look up.

The 3rd Eye Phone isn’t about features—it’s about focus. It’s not a solution, but a reminder. A crafted object, simple and quiet, that asks us to listen more closely: to each other, to our surroundings, to ourselves.

Maybe it’s not about turning off, but about tuning in.