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And new tools are available to make that happen: digital detox apps, phone-blocking gadgets, and groups, such as the one in Washington, that facilitate month-long detoxes.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

He says digital detoxes, like going phone-free for a day or a weekend, are useful to learn how much you rely on technology and how you feel when you aren’t using it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

Shafransky says to think of digital detoxes as a diet for your finances.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 10, 2025

Even regular detoxes once a week, you still go back the rest of the week.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2023

More and more, people are rebelling against a "hustle culture" world, hoping to unplug in digital detoxes or turn their weekends into vacation since actual vacation time remains tethered to email.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2019