Can tech really get you off your phone and into real life?

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News Summary

  • NewTree Social is an early-stage community events app from 29-year-old founder Maddy O'Connor.
  • She wants people to use their phones to discover something happening nearby, make a plan and then go experience it.
  • Eventbrite says phone-free experiences listed on its platform grew 567% globally between 2024 and 2025.
  • Attendance at those events rose 121%.
  • Among Gen Z respondents, 46% said they were limiting screen time and 74% said in-person experiences were more important than digital ones.
How many times have you picked up your phone to check one thing and found yourself still scrolling 30 minutes later? I know Ive done it. Our phones make it incredibly easy to stay connected.

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