The problem with dumbphones? Everyone else's smartphone

Preview text: Plus: unbreakable dog toys, antimicrobial hair brushes, UV-tracking devices and more.

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The problem with dumbphones? Everyone else's smartphone
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Plus: unbreakable dog toys, antimicrobial hair brushes, UV-tracking devices and more.
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The problem with dumbphones? Everyone else's smartphone
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