I tried Brick, the $59 gadget that blocks phone apps. It's the only thing that has helped cut down my screen time.

Brick allows you to temporarily block chosen apps and notifications on your phone. You can only unblock the apps by tapping ...

'I Tried a Brick To Spend Less Time on My Phone—and I’m Not Sure How I Ever Lived Without It'

Yes, the Brick is worth it. I love it so much that I gave it to three of my family members for Christmas, telling them that ...

What Is the Phone 'Brick'? Device Goes Viral as Social Media Users Resolve to Reduce Screen Time

The “Brick” is a device that locks chosen apps on your phone until you physically return to it, helping users curb mindless ...
The New York Times

I Bricked My Phone for 2 Weeks. My Brain Feels Much Better.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Elissa Sanci Elissa Sanci is a senior writer who has reported on label makers, ...

This app blocker cut my screen time to just two hours a day

‘Schedule’ lets you block apps at a particular time without needing to tap your phone to the Brick. Once your scheduled focus ...
CNET

This $50 Magnet Curbed My iPhone Addiction

I spend way too much time on my iPhone – I'm talking an average of nine to 10-and-a-half hours a day. A lot of that time comes from social media use. For example, I typically spend about four hours a ...

Can Brick Solve My Screen Time Problem?

Find out if the NFC-enabled Brick screen time reduction device, which lets you block time-wasting apps while keeping ...
Marie Claire

Listen Up, Doomscrollers: I Tried the ‘Phone Detox’ Device Going Viral - and Wow, It Works

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