In a world where digital solicitations and physical interruptions are common, maintaining concentration has become a major challenge, especially in open or home work environments. It is to meet this growing need that Flipper Devices, the team already recognized for the pinball zero, launches the Busy Bar, a gadget that promises to be the goalkeeper of your concentration and your productivity. Because yes, the project is serious and we could not miss this tech gadget with questionable utility.
At the heart of the Busy Bar, there is a programmable color LED screen of 72 X 16 pixels (800 nits) capable of displaying clear and personalized messages (busy, in a meeting, not disturbing …) to unequivocally signal its unavailability to those around him. It can also display a count, indicating precisely when the user will be available again, or even specific information thanks to his open API, opening the door to integrations with third -party services such as social networks.
A large button located on top allows you to activate or deactivate the display instantly, while a dial offers the possibility of defining the desired duration for a concentration session. For quick check without having to turn the device, a small monochrome secondary screen is positioned at the rear.
Much more than just a flashing screen
But the Busy Bar is not content to display messages and that is all the interest of this funny gadget, with the design straight out of another era. It fits into the physical environment, by landing on the desk or by clinging to the instructor, and above all digital. With a Wi-Fi connection and a USB-C port, it is compatible with the Matter protocol, allowing it to communicate with home automation ecosystems such as Google Home or Apple Home. It is therefore possible to include the busy bar in scenarios and act on connected equipment. Imagine: launch a work session and automatically see your lights adjust or your background music get started. The device can even detect automatically if you are on call or streaming to activate without manual intervention.
To go further in the management of digital distractions, a dedicated mobile application (iOS/Android) accompanies the Busy Bar. It allows you to block the notifications of smartphones and tablets during work periods. A “hardcore” mode is even planned to temporarily lock access to the most time -consuming applications like Instagram or Tiktok. In addition, for the followers of structured working methods, a Pomodoro timer is directly integrated.
249 dollars to say “leave me alone” (and amuse the geeks)
This funny accessory is mainly intended for professionals playing in shared spaces. He can also interest those who want to optimize their working time, as well as developers and technology enthusiasts thanks to his open API. The most geeks should thus be able to benefit from extensive personalization.
Offered via a Kickstarter campaign at the Price of around $ 249, the Busy Bar is not really cheap for a display. But it must also be seen as a productivity tool that combines intelligent display, intuitive control, automation, home automation and digital distractions management. Without forgetting this retro-modern look that can seduce a certain audience.
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