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Brick’s new app blocker is designed for bedtime doomscrolling

A new device blocks distracting apps in bedrooms to combat late-night doomscrolling.

By · Published October 23, 2026  19:31 UTC · Updated October 23, 2026  20:24 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: A new device blocks distracting apps in bedrooms to combat late-night doomscrolling.
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A device that locks apps when entering the bedroom has been unveiled. According to ZDNET, Brick just unveiled its new device. The device, dubbed Brick Night, is a puck that uses geofencing technology to detect when a user enters their bedroom and lock their apps.

CNET also covered the story, referring to the device as one that 'bricks' a user's phone when they enter their bedroom. The Verge emphasized the device's purpose: to combat bedtime doomscrolling. The current state of the story is that Brick has unveiled a new device designed to block distracting apps in bedrooms.

Coverage from multiple outlets, including Digital Trends and The Verge, emphasizes the device's purpose and functionality. Further details on the device's release and availability have not yet been disclosed.

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The obvious questions

What is the purpose of the new device?

The device is designed to combat bedtime doomscrolling by locking apps when users enter their bedroom.

What is the price of the device?

The device is priced at $129.

What is the device's name?

The device is called Brick Night.

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