Brick review: After one week of testing the viral gadget, I finally have relief from doom scrolling

This tiny device blocks apps on your phone to remove distractions.

This Pocket-Sized Gadget Is Designed To Lock You Out Of Addictive Apps

Digital detox tools are everywhere, but this one adds a physical step between you and your phone, raising questions about how ...
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, ...
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Brick app-blocker review 2026, tested by an expert

As social media continues to favour endlessly addictive short-form videos and infinite scrolling, it’s little surprise that many of us are starting to feel uncomfortably close to the humans in Wall.E.
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, ...