The Brick is a small, $60 physical screentime barrier that allows users to "Brick," or block select apps and websites on phones.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When I first heard about Brick, the small, square-shaped device that connects to your phone to block out ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I've been using Brick, a $59 gadget designed to help cut down on phone screen time. It acts like a physical key. You can only ...

I tried the app-blocking device that promises to turn your smartphone into something simpler and less engrossing The NFC-enabled Brick device allows you to block time-wasters while keeping the phone ...

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Oh shoot—it's bricked! Maybe you've just dropped your iPhone in the lake, or your Android took a fall that mangled more than just the screen, or your laptop just won't boot up no matter how many damn ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Screentime. It brings us together, tears us apart, and more people are wanting distance from it. In recent years, several apps and ...

Screentime. It brings us together, tears us apart, and more people are wanting distance from it. In recent years, several apps and devices have entered the market promoting a phone-free, or at least ...