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The Brick phone-locking gadget gains attention for breaking screen habits
Original: I’ve rewired my brain with the Brick by weaponizing laziness — here’s why I think it’s an essential gadget for every home
A Tom's Guide writer says the Brick, a small device that locks distracting apps on your phone until you tap it to unlock, helped rewire daily habits by making phone use deliberately inconvenient. The reviewer argues the gadget works by exploiting laziness, since the friction of physically unlocking the phone discourages mindless scrolling, and calls it an essential item for every home.
Why now: Growing interest in simple tools that curb phone addiction and screen time
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- I’ve rewired my brain with the Brick by weaponizing laziness — here’s why I think it’s an essential gadget for every home · Tom's Guide
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