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Flipper Device's new Busy Bar is a customizable display for productivity
The company's productivity-focused gadget helps you set timers, block apps, and display custom messages and widgets on an LED display.
TL;DR
- Flipper Devices has launched Busy Bar, a productivity gadget distinct from their Flipper Zero.
- The Busy Bar features a 72x16 LED matrix display for custom messages and widgets, and a monochrome screen for status indicators.
- It includes functionality for setting timers, blocking apps on mobile devices, and displaying an 'on call' status for macOS users.
- The device is Matter-certified, allowing integration with smart home systems.
- It offers customization for developers with open firmware, HTTP API, MQTT, and libraries for Python and TypeScript.
- Pricing starts at $179 for waitlist sign-ups, $199 for the first 3,000 early purchasers, and $249 for others.
- Shipping begins on July 14 to the U.S., EU, U.K., and Canada.