Hacker News: yarsanich

Show HN: Screen time as a binary grid scorecard

yarsanich — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:41:03 +0000

Article URL: https://twitter.com/yarsanich/status/2048076926024057231

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47931109

Points: 4

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New comment by yarsanich in "The Minimal Phone pairs an E Ink screen with a QWERTY keyboard and Android"

yarsanich — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:43:27 +0000

IMO, your brain can adapt to "minimal" UI and even with minimal UI it will find its desired source of dopamine distraction.

So either you replace those distractions with other activities or you have to put something more engaging and advanced to protect you from going to rabbit holes.

The second is what I'm experimenting with. I built a quick chat that tries to challenge the necessity or intention of my device usage after I unlock my phone. Unfortunately it's possible on Android only. If you are interested check Intenty app on Google Play.

Show HN: Android app that asks you to type a reason after you unlock your phone

yarsanich — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 16:35:54 +0000

Article URL: https://old.reddit.com/r/ADHD_Programmers/comments/194xuup/i_made_android_app_that_asks_you_to_type_a_reason/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38991875

Points: 1

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New comment by yarsanich in "Artifact News Is Shutting Down"

yarsanich — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 22:50:24 +0000

What deserves recognition is that they have a clear and concise communication about this.

New comment by yarsanich in "Ask HN: How AI/ML can be applied to improve our phone usage habits?"

yarsanich — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 23:57:30 +0000

Then a proper question is "what metric to select for optimization?"

As for just using plain software, yes it is an option indeed. But when we are using our devices, we produce so many data points and they are mostly used for hooking our attention through models. Don't you think that there is there so little reverse targeted application of the models?

New comment by yarsanich in "Ask HN: How AI/ML can be applied to improve our phone usage habits?"

yarsanich — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 23:03:26 +0000

Apologies for misleading title of my question, I was curious about "improving" our phone usage habits not using it for the purpose of getting more attention. Something like reducing screen time.

New comment by yarsanich in "Ask HN: How AI/ML can be applied to improve our phone usage habits?"

yarsanich — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 22:57:41 +0000

I used my personal usage data in the format

timestamp_of_session, duration_in_seconds

Yes, sorry for lack of details I meant root MSE

Ask HN: How AI/ML can be applied to improve our phone usage habits?

yarsanich — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 22:29:20 +0000

Hey HN!

I've been deep-diving into an intriguing question while working on my side project and during my studies.

I experimented with predicting the length of my future phone usage sessions (from unlock to lock), and the outcomes have been pretty remarkable.

I got my usage data in format

timestamp_of_session, duration_in_seconds

By applying a straightforward linear regression model, I achieved a Mean Squared Error of just around 3 minutes. Isn't that fascinating?

I'm really excited to hear your thoughts and insights on this! Thanks in advance for your input!

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38648248

Points: 2

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New comment by yarsanich in "Humane AI Pin"

yarsanich — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:22:55 +0000

Creating this is a very bold move, regardless of success or failure. The noise it generates draws attention to potential alternatives in how we interact with our devices.

Talking about alternatives often leads to mere concern and agreement without action. Presenting an actual alternative, however, deserves respect.

Yet, there's a hint of skepticism in my appreciation. Why the 'AI' pin? The constant mention of 'AI' arouses suspicion about the product, recalling a time when 'AI' was not a part of their lexicon.

Nonetheless, I wish them good luck with "AI" pin.

New comment by yarsanich in "Ask HN: Why paid apps are not popular?"

yarsanich — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 16:11:36 +0000

Like apps that requires payment up front to be installed. Paid apps in Google Play or App Store

Ask HN: Why paid apps are not popular?

yarsanich — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 10:52:20 +0000

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36643219

Points: 3

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New comment by yarsanich in "Ask HN: What you up to? (Who doesn't want to be hired?)"

yarsanich — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 08:32:05 +0000

Working on a side project. An app that should help to use mobile devices more focused and purposeful. App simply prompts users to type an intention before using the device(Android), certain apps(iOS). I'm making it privacy-focused, no analytics, no sign-ups, with local data storage. At first, I solved my issues with phone usage and now I'm trying to make the app easier to use and I focus on users feedback to improve retention.

https://acture.app

New comment by yarsanich in "Apple agrees to settle potential class action suit by U.S. developers"

yarsanich — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:19:05 +0000

Good to know.

Suddenly Apple rejected my last app release because of link to app Patreon page(it was there in all previous releases).

Hope now I will be able to back this link to the app.

Software and usage intentions

yarsanich — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 21:06:50 +0000

Article URL: https://twitter.com/yarsanich/status/1426924659388424192

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28192537

Points: 2

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Intention first software

yarsanich — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 15:06:09 +0000

Article URL: https://nezn27.medium.com/intention-first-software-5723e99dfcee

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28189335

Points: 1

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Most of the new iOS 15 Screen Time API is available only in Family Controls apps

yarsanich — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 15:02:46 +0000

Article URL: https://twitter.com/yarsanich/status/1426531872109125638

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28181186

Points: 1

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New comment by yarsanich in "TikTok overtakes Facebook as most downloaded app"

yarsanich — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 20:33:51 +0000

The only issue I see that it can be quite addictive without proper moderation.

From tech perspective I think that it brings something new to social media world and that creates some movement in industry. Look at YouTube “Shorts”.

Show HN: Preventing Mindless Twitter Scrolling on iPhone

yarsanich — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 11:51:16 +0000

Article URL: https://twitter.com/actuflow/status/1423318269440798723

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28097857

Points: 2

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Show HN: iOS app that blocks opening other apps until you write purpose (Beta)

yarsanich — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:46:49 +0000

Hi there!

I would like to share my side project.

I work on iOS app that helps to use our devices more mindfully.

There is a huge update coming and it is available now! TestFlight -> https://testflight.apple.com/join/feQ9YDI0.

App use Apple's Shortcuts automation to "lock" selected apps on which you want to spend less time. You can unlock selected apps for a limited period by adding usage intention to the app.

Additionally, the app has an iOS 14 Widget that reminds add intention right on the home screen, keywords daily limits, additional intention check like "captcha"(to check that you do not open apps on autopilot).

I would be thankful for trying app and sharing your thoughts.

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27532021

Points: 9

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I think that screen time software should be a bit different

yarsanich — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 17:43:31 +0000

Article URL: https://nezn27.medium.com/i-think-that-screen-time-software-lacks-something-3e3096c70a79

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26612370

Points: 1

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