Phone-free bars and restaurants on the rise across the U.S.

Phone-free bars and restaurants are emerging across the U.S. as people seek to disconnect from screens and devices.The big picture: This trend is emerging amid a societal shift, with several countries imposing social media bans for children and teens, some U.S. states prohibiting phone use at school, and more live events restricting phones.Studies and other evidence showing the negative impact that smartphones and social media have on learning, information retention, socialization, and self-este...