Screentime. It brings us together, tears us apart, and more people are wanting distance from it.
In recent years, several apps and devices have entered the market promoting a phone-free, or at least less-phone, lifestyle. One gaining widespread traction is the Brick, which wirelessly connects to smartphones to block apps and websites selected by a user for any given period of time. Unlike smartphone screentime limits, which can be easily bypassed, the Brick offers a physical hard stop to digital overconsumption.
Typically, I find my screentime manageable, but like many of my Gen Z peers, I am interested in peeling myself away from screens. For months, I received targeted Brick ads, so, like the consumer I am, I bought one to try for two consecutive weeks to see if I felt better when limiting my screentime intentionally.
So is the Brick hype worth it? Here's some insight into how the device works and my experience with "Bricking."
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