NYC teens adapt to smartphone ban with cards, Polaroids, and walkie-talkies

Summary

New York City teens are adapting to the statewide smartphone ban by embracing lower-tech alternatives. Students report using Polaroid cameras, walkie-talkies, and decks of cards to fill their disconnected days. A senior at Bronx Science noted that playing cards have made a "big comeback," with students playing poker after completing classwork. The article captures the early adjustment period as students navigate life without internet-enabled devices during school hours.