🤖 Windows Mobile Returns (Sort Of) — US startup Nex Computer has unveiled the NexPhone, a $549 rugged smartphone that packs Android, Windows 11, and Linux into a single device. Powered by a specialized Qualcomm chip, it aims to be the only computer you need—shipping Q3 2026 with a rare promise of software support until 2036.

🤖 Gemini Calendar Hack — Researchers exposed a prompt injection flaw where hackers used malicious Google Calendar invites to trick Gemini into stealing private meeting data. By hiding commands in invites, attackers could access schedule details without user interaction. Google states the issue is now mitigated.

🤖 MacBook Pro M4 Max Delayed — Orders for the 128GB M4 Max are facing shipping delays until March, but the global RAM shortage isn't the primary culprit. Apple is reportedly winding down production to prepare for the M5 Pro and M5 Max, rumored to launch in early 2026 with massive performance upgrades.

🤖 Real-Life Iron Man Tech — The Vigx π6 brings wearable robotics to the masses. Weighing just 2kg, this exoskeleton uses a camera and AI processor to analyze terrain every 30ms, auto-adjusting power for stability on uneven ground. It launches in June 2026 for hikers and seniors.

📌 3 Rules to Beat "Digital Exhaustion" — Paul Leonardi warns that email urgency bias and tool overload are crushing productivity. To reclaim control, he advises saving meetings for complex decisions, slowing down responses to prevent redundant back-and-forth, and consolidating the tech stack by ruthlessly cutting duplicate platforms.

📌 CEOs Double Down on AI Despite Low ROI — While 81% of CEOs are now prioritizing AI investment, only 9% of organizations have successfully scaled it. The bottleneck isn't the technology, but internal bureaucracy and talent shortages. The industry's new hope? A massive pivot to "Agentic AI" to finally drive real business value.

📌 Massachusetts Ranked Best for Families — For the fourth consecutive year, Massachusetts has been named the #1 state to raise a family. Despite high costs, the state dominates due to its world-class education system, high job security, and a median household income of $101,341 that helps offset the expense.

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In a world where screens, pings, and constant connectivity are woven into nearly every part of daily life, digital exhaustion has become a modern reality. Too much time in front of devices — even when necessary for work or study — can leave you feeling drained, foggy, and emotionally flat. Recent research shows that many people now experience fatigue that rest alone does not fix, a deeper form of mental depletion caused by continuous cognitive overload. This suggests that recovering from digital exhaustion requires more than simply logging off — it calls for intentional shifts in how we use technology and structure our days.

One effective place to begin recovery is by creating clear breaks and boundaries around digital use. Experts recommend short screen pauses throughout the day, tech-free meals, and limiting device use before bed to protect sleep and focus. Practical guides on digital burnout recovery emphasize structured detox routines — such as weekend breaks or no-phone evenings — as powerful ways to reset attention and reduce stress. Even small boundaries can restore a sense of control over time and attention.

Recovery also depends on how intentionally we engage with technology. Research on digital fatigue highlights the importance of reducing cognitive load by turning off non-essential notifications, batching messages, and curating online feeds to minimize constant mental interruptions. Supporting the body matters too: regular movement, daylight exposure, and consistent sleep rhythms help stabilize mood and restore mental energy. These habits work together to reduce the emotional toll of always being “on.”

Ultimately, recovering from digital exhaustion is less about rejecting technology and more about reclaiming balance and presence. Offline experiences — playing boardgames, spending time outdoors, cooking, creating, or meeting friends in person — provide forms of rest that screens cannot replicate. By combining boundaries, mindful digital habits, and nourishing offline routines, we can rebuild clarity and focus in a world designed for constant engagement. In doing so, technology becomes a tool we use deliberately — not a force that quietly drains us.

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