Sales are skyrocketing for Kmart’s phone jail and it seems to be an unintended consequence of the coronavirus.
The product has been around for years, but has recently captured the interest of the Aussie public in the wake of the pandemic, which has led to an over-reliance on technology and an erosion of work life balance.
Kmart is selling the phone jail for just $8, and shoppers have been snapping up the device.
The jail will make any technology lover shudder.
It comes with a lock and key to keep the tech secure and out of reach of prying hands.
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One mum has found it useful for more things than just phones. She’s used the device to stop her son’s gaming addiction.
Posting to the Facebook group Kmart Mums Australia, one parent said she used the item to lock up her child’s Xbox controllers.
Her post was accompanied with a picture showing her ingenious use of the product.
“For those wondering, it’s too small to fit a tablet/iPad, but easily fits two Xbox controllers,” she said in her post.
After seeing her endorsement, other shoppers were inspired to add the phone jail onto their Christmas shopping list.
“I’m so buying this for the hubby,” someone commented.
“I need this for dinner time,” said another.
“It’d be good if they released a bigger one for the iPad haha,” said one more.
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