Karri.io, the Phoneless Messaging Device

About this episode

Andrew interviews Pete Clifford about Karri, a screen-free messaging device for children.

In the latest episode of The Dopamine Slot Machine, host Andrew interviews Pete Clifford, founder of Karri, about their innovative screen-free messenger device designed for children aged 5-11. The Karri enables asynchronous voice messaging between kids and parents or approved friends via a 5G network, without apps, scrolling, phone numbers, or stranger access, offering a safer alternative to smartphones.

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Wilmot

Guest: Pete Clifford

Topics covered

• screen-free communication
• children's technology
• voice messaging
• parental control
• safety
• innovation

Keywords

• Karri
• phoneless messaging
• children
• voice messaging
• 5G network
• safety
• smartphones

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Karri

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