SCOUT· 61%15m·2026-08-07·News PoliticsThe Gadget That Fixed My 8-Hour Screen Time Habit
If you've ever looked at your phone's screen-time report and wondered where the day went, you're not alone. Many people want to stop mindlessly scrolling, but find it challenging to stop. Some Wirecutter staffers have found a solution: The Brick, a physical device that locks you out of the apps you choose. This…
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“Brick is a ridiculous gimmick compared to simpler and more effective options like the app Freedom (which I've been using for over a decade because I'm an Olympic-level procrastinator and my life would go up in flames if I didn't tie my futu…”
“I love my Brick. It works for me. Guess I’m just dumb and gullible. Oh and yeah, and I just need to put my phone down because easy peasy. 🤷♀️”
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