SAVE UP TO 20%: The Brick is on sale for $50.15, down from the normal price of $59. That's a 15% discount. Two Bricks are on sale for $94.40, down from $118, for a 20% discount.
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For those who are hoping to spend the summer outside with friends or indoors becoming an expert on a new hobby, spending hours scrolling on a phone isn't part of that plan. If you tend to spend hours unintentionally scrolling instead of doing the productive stuff, The Brick could help. Lucky for us, it's on sale for Memorial Day.
As of May 25, the Brick is on sale for $50.15, down from the normal price of $59. That's a 15% discount that takes $8.85 off the price. Save even more by buying two Bricks, which are on sale for $94.40, down from $118, for a 20% discount.
According to Mashable Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino, The Brick taught her how to be bored again. In her full review of the Brick, she said it's the only thing that's managed to cut her screen time in half.
The Brick works via its app. From there, you select which phone apps to lock by tapping your phone against the Brick. Those apps then unlock when you tap your phone to the Brick again. Mangino puts her Brick on the refrigerator, locking her out of apps she doesn't want to use unless she walks to the fridge to unlock them.
"That small physical element makes a world of difference," explained Mangino. "When I'm lounging on the couch in the evening and want to scroll through Instagram, even though I'm already watching a show, knowing I'd have to get up to un-Brick my phone is enough to deter me from scrolling."
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Unlike many app-blocking controls, Brick requires no subscription fees. Once you have the Brick in hand, you won't need to pay anything extra to gain access to its features. Plus, a single Brick can be used on as many devices as you'd like. Brick your own phone and tablet, but also share access with any housemates.
Since the Brick is on sale for at least 15% off, make the commitment to a summer of less screen time. Your friends, family, hobbies, and that giant stack of books will thank you.