A woman in a viral video has introduced a unique solution to modern-day technology addiction – an acrylic phone dubbed ‘methaphone’. The device, designed to feel like a physical artefact, aims to replace the feeling of having a phone. Cat, the woman at the centre of the video, believes this could be a solution to the growing issue of phone addiction.
However, social media users have raised concerns over the product’s authenticity and depth. Critics argue that it is just glass, trying to make it sound more profound than it actually is. Phone addiction has become increasingly common, especially among young people, with experts warning about its impact on children’s developing brains and impulse control.
A University of Oxford study is investigating whether phones are contributing to the growing epidemic of mental health conditions in children and teens. The ‘methaphone’ has sparked a conversation about technology use and its effects on society.
Source: https://metro.co.uk/2025/05/17/this-transparent-phone-gone-viral-isnt-think-23103190