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

"I'm unfortunately among the millions of people who have become hooked on TikTok, losing countless hours of productivity to 30-second clips of soup recipes I've yet to make, hair-growing products I've yet to buy, and gua sha tutorials I'll likely never try. Tired of spending my one wild and precious life staring at a screen, I decided to make a change. And thanks to Brick, a $59 gadget designed to block phone apps, I've actually been able to follow through."

"This same struggle is what led TJ Driver and Zach Nasgowitz to create Brick, which allows you to temporarily block chosen apps and their notifications via a physical device that comes in the form of a 3D printed, 2-inch by 2-inch square magnet. You can still access the apps you need throughout the day - like texts, photos, or Google Maps - but Brick makes it harder to give in to the temptation of a quick social media dopamine hit."

Millions of people become hooked on TikTok, losing hours to short videos and distractions. A $59 device called Brick blocks chosen phone apps and their notifications by requiring a physical tap on a small 3D printed square magnet to re-enable them. Brick allows essential apps like texts, photos, and Google Maps to remain accessible while making social apps harder to open. The device pairs via a companion app and activates by tapping the phone on the Brick. Brick's design intentionally leaves the unlock key out of reach, transforming the phone into a distraction-free device until the user returns.

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