I tried Brick, the $59 gadget that blocks phone apps. It's the only thing that has helped cut down my screen time.

I tried Brick, the $59 gadget that blocks phone apps. It's the only thing that has helped cut down my screen time.

Brick is a $59 gadget designed to help cut down on phone screen time.Anneta Konstantinides/Business InsiderI've been using Brick, a $59 gadget designed to help cut down on phone screen time.It acts like a physical key. You can only unblock chosen apps by tapping your phone on the Brick device.I started using Brick in January 2025, and it's helped break my TikTok habit.I'm unfortunately among the millions of people who have become hooked on TikTo…