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 ...

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, ...
New York Magazine

How I Won the War Against My Phone — Thanks to the Brick

I don’t remember exactly when it happened. Probably around 2012, when I downloaded Instagram to my iPhone and posted my first heavily filtered image. In the years that followed, the iPhone, which had, ...

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 ...