$9 NFC key forces a physical scan to unlock addictive apps, not taps
A cheap NFC lock makes “attention friction” real. Here’s how it works and why regulators might care.

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A cheap NFC lock makes “attention friction” real. Here’s how it works and why regulators might care.
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