People are paying $59 to make their phones worse. The reason speaks volumes about the tech world right now

# The $59 "Brick" Shows People Are Tired of Being Glued to Their Phones Two entrepreneurs created a simple gray square that blocks your phone apps unless you physically carry your phone to it (like your fridge), forcing you to pause and think before mindlessly checking social media. The device is selling well because it does the opposite of what tech companies usually do—instead of making apps easier to access, it makes them intentionally harder, giving your brain a moment to decide if you actually want to use them. It's a sign that many of us are now willing to pay money to use our expensive phones *less*, which reveals how much frustration people feel about how addictive technology has become.