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

Brick allows you to temporarily block chosen apps and notifications on your phone. You can only unblock the apps by tapping ...

I played with the Lego Smart Brick

For example, the most attention-grabbing thing you can do with Lego’s flagship set is have a lightsaber battle. Two Smart ...

I played with the LEGO Smart Brick — my early verdict of LEGO's most controversial change in years

After spending time with LEGO Smart Play at CES, I can properly explain what the Smart Brick really does, why launching it ...

I tried Lego’s new Smart Brick Star Wars sets, and they’ve impressed a lifelong fan

Now, Lego is bringing the culmination of this technology and play features to a galaxy far, far away with its new Smart Play system. With its unveiling at CES 2026, I had a chance to see exactly how ...

What Is the Phone 'Brick'? Device Goes Viral as Social Media Users Resolve to Reduce Screen Time

The “Brick” is a device that locks chosen apps on your phone until you physically return to it, helping users curb mindless ...
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The Brick taught me how to be bored again

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Lego Smart Brick Hands-On: The Unknown Play Experience Is a Feature, Not a Flaw

I think Lego might be really onto something with its tech-equipped Smart Play Smart Brick sets, but is it the future of Lego ...