The most interesting startups right now want to get you off your phone

# The Backlash Against Always-Being-Online Culture Some of the hottest startups right now are deliberately moving away from phones and screens, betting that people are tired of being glued to their devices. Mirror's founder just launched Board, a company focused on getting people together for in-person games and social experiences, while others are building quirky DIY computers designed to be fun conversation pieces rather than productivity tools. It's a sign that after years of tech companies racing to keep us online longer, a growing number of entrepreneurs see an opportunity in helping us disconnect instead.