Coveted in the late ‘90s due to its cameo in sci-fi blockbuster The Matrix, the Nokia 8110 is being relaunched in 2018 with a few upgrades. While it was previously a symbol of futuristic tech, it’s now positioned as a nostalgic device that can help owners break free of constant connectivity.

Rising levels of digital fatigue is leading many people to seek out ways of streamlining their online activity. Google's messaging technology ‘Reply’ allows those beleaguered by messages to send out more personalised automatic replies, giving them a break from constant connectedness.

Digital distractions are harming Gen Z’s ability to learn, with 60% of teens having neglected school work due to the allure of their smartphones. By offering a range of steadily increasing rewards, the Hold app is giving students a reason to put down their devices and concentrate in the classroom.

An Austrian designer has created a series of replica smartphones that help people put down the real thing and switch off. As we live in an age of over-connectivity, designers such as Klemens Schillinger are finding innovative solutions to curb overuse and reliance on our phones.