Brick App Blocker Curbs Doomscrolling for $59, Cutting Screen Time
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Updated · Yahoo · Aug 6
Brick App Blocker Curbs Doomscrolling for $59, Cutting Screen Time
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo · Aug 6
Summary
$59 Brick, a small app-blocking device paired with a phone app, helped the author sharply reduce doomscrolling and feel more productive after built-in limits and other habits fell short.
The device works by letting users tap their phone to a 2-inch magnetic block that disables chosen apps, websites and notifications, with schedules, timers and different blocking modes.
Brick works on iOS and Android, needs no charging or subscription, and one device can serve a whole household as long as each user has the app installed.
Five emergency unbricks are available if the device is lost, while resets require an online form and take about two business days—adding friction meant to keep users off distracting apps.