The short version
A physical device that blocks selected distracting apps on a smartphone.
From the HackerLinks archive
Brick
A physical device that blocks selected distracting apps on a smartphone.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-07-25
Last seen:2026-07-25
Times seen:1
Website:getbrick.com
Why it caught our attention
A recent purchaser gave an unusually strong direct recommendation for reducing social-media use.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-07-25
“Unsolicited endorsement, but I bought a “Brick” device recently, and I can’t recommend it enough for cutting back on social media.”
morelandjs · recommendation · first hand use
Direct HN comment
It's getting harder to focus every day