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Stop bringing your phone in the shower: How steam can ruin 'waterproof' phones (www.engadget.com)
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[–] 13 points 3 weeks ago (9 children)

Always wild concept to me. People bringing their $1000 electronics into an environment not made for them. Like come on, how long are you in the shower, do you really need to be entertained while washing your body?

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  • [+] 10 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (3 children)
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  • [–] 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    Tech addiction is tough. When people don't like their environment they try to escape it and unfortunately the black mirror is there waiting for them. It's not productive but it provides comfort.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 weeks ago

    Honestly. Been doing brief 1 hour no tech time at home now and it's crazy how many times my girlfriend and I will do something, finish a conversation, etc, and then just go "well fuck" because we both sat at a computer or in a phone usage spot out of habit.

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  • [–] -1 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

    you can find plenty of phones for $100-$400

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  • [–] 1 point 3 weeks ago (3 children)

    Plenty of new phones in say the US for $100? LOL Sureee.

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  • [–] 0 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

    you don't need new phones, and I personally have purchased new phones (horrible carrier locked smartphones) for about $20 about 3 years ago.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    Yes, I am sure you $20 smartphone you bought 3 years ago is functioning super well. I think you faily to realize that more and more people only utilize their phone as their computing device. No desktop, no laptop, just a phone.

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