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Brick’s new app blocker is designed for bedtime doomscrolling

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Briefings

Brick, the company behind the $59 OG Brick app blocker, launched the $129 Brick Night, a new device designed to reduce bedtime doomscrolling. Unlike the OG Brick, which requires physical tapping, the Brick Night uses Bluetooth to automatically activate when users enter their bedroom, offering a location-based approach to app restriction. The device requires two CR2477 batteries and allows users to define a 25-foot x 25-foot zone for activation. Both devices allow users to select specific apps to block rather than rendering the entire phone inaccessible.

Key points

• Brick Night uses Bluetooth to automatically activate when users enter their bedroom, eliminating the need for physical tapping required by the OG Brick.
• The Brick Night requires two CR2477 batteries and supports a 25-foot x 25-foot zone for location-based app blocking.

Context

Brick, the company behind the $59 OG Brick app blocker, has launched the $129 Brick Night to address the specific need for reducing doomscrolling during sleep. This represents a significant price increase and a shift in activation method from manual to location-based Bluetooth triggering.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single product launch announcement from October 2026. Specific battery life, activation duration, and user testing data are not provided. The article does not contain quotes from Brick executives or user feedback, limiting the ability to assess adoption rates or user experience.

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