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Flipper Devices Launches Busy Bar to Hack Your Attention

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Wired ·

Flipper Devices, known for its banned hacking gadget, introduces the Busy Bar, a wearable that signals to others that you are occupied. The device aims to reduce interruptions by displaying a red light, leveraging social cues. Priced at $49, it targets remote workers and open-office environments.

Meridian48 take
A clever but niche solution to a problem that could be solved with a simple sign or app, the Busy Bar feels more like a novelty than a necessity.
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