With our reviews, tips, and discussion we aim to inform you about the alternatives to today's distracting and addicting smartphone apps and websites. We are discovering more mindful, focused, and task-oriented technology.

17^th December, 2020 / Mobile

App Review: Waking Up Guided Meditation

by Ena Starmer-Jones

In the Waking Up app, Sam Harris and others guide us through the theory and practice of meditation. It is available on iOS, Android and as a website. Is it an effective way to learn meditation?

27^th November, 2020 / Mobile

App Review: Breethe – Calm Meditation & Sleep Sounds

by Joe Holtaway

The Breethe meditation app has a distinct style, pragmatic yet relaxed. Available for iPhone, iPad, and Android, it offers a large library of guided meditations, sleep stories, calming music, and more.

28^th October, 2020 / Mobile

Review: Plum Village App

by Ellie Mahy

The free Plum Village app for iOS and Android offers a large library of meditations, talks, and songs by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and his monastic community.

11^th October, 2020 / Tips & Techniques

Leave your phone at home

by Justin Emery

Could you survive without a phone? How about for a few hours?

Resource of the Month

2^nd August, 2020 / Websites

Plum Village Live

https://plumvillage.org/live/ shared by Justin Emery

When you can’t attend an in-person retreat, try watching a live streamed meditation or Dharma talk from your home…

27^th June, 2020 / Mobile

App Review: Meditation Time

by Justin Emery

Meditation Time is a beautiful mindfulness app offering a simple meditation timer. Is it effective? How does it compare to other apps?

Resource of the Month

31^st May, 2020 / Mobile Websites

mindful.technology Mobile Meditation App Directory

https://mindful.technology/meditation-apps/ shared by Justin Emery

This month we are introducing our new mobile meditation app directory… helping you navigate the world of meditation apps to find the best option for you!

26^th April, 2020 / Mobile

Buddhify – Meditation App Review

by Justin Emery

Buddhify app for iOS and Android offers a selection of one-off guided meditations. What is different about Buddhify and is it worth paying for? How about the extra membership subscription?

Resource of the Month

21^st April, 2020 / Websites

switching.software

https://switching.software/ shared by Justin Emery

This is great starting point for discovering ethical, privacy-conscious alternatives to popular software products from Google, Facebook, or Amazon…

24^th March, 2020 / Tips & Techniques

7 digital habits to protect your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

by Justin Emery

During the coronavirus pandemic, when digital devices are our portal to the outside world, it’s vitally important for our mental health that we develop healthy digital habits. Here are 7 you can try…