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The Flipper Zero creators’ Busy Bar productivity display will go on sale next month First announced over a year ago in April 2025, the Busy Bar will be available for purchase starting on July 14th when the device also starts shipping. Created by the same team behind the Flipper Zero wireless multitool, the Busy Bar is instead described as a "productivity multitool" that relies on a pixelated LED display […]

Flipper Zero maker unveils 'Busy Bar,' a new ADHD productivity tool Flipper Zero maker unveils ‘Busy Bar,’ a new ADHD productivity tool By Bill Toulas April 10, 2025 09:00 AM 3 Flipper Devices, the company behind the popular Flipper Zero, has launched an open-source productivity tool called Busy Bar, designed to help reduce distractions for people with ADHD. People who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can have trouble focusing, get easily distracted and disorganized, act impulsively, and often suffer from restlessness. BUSY Bar is designed to relieve those symptoms by eliminating distractions as much as possible while also helping those with ADHD function through timed bursts of productivity. It features an LED display, fidget buttons, and a Pomodoro timer, and can be synced with the BUSY app for iOS and Android to mute notifications and control smart home devices to optimize working environments. When set on 'BUSY Mode,' the device adjusts settings for calls, live streaming, or other programs to display a personalized busy message along with a countdown timer. Notifications across all connected devices are silenced automatically to avoid disrupting the user wh…

The Creators of Flipper Zero Want to Boost Your Productivity With a New ... By Arol Wright Published Apr 10, 2025, 11:09 AM EDT Arol is a tech journalist who currently works as a contributor at How-To Geek since 2022. He first began writing online for the short-lived portal of Spanish-language gaming forum Emudesc in 2013. Years later, in 2017, he got his true start in tech journalism working for a small Google-focused site called Pixel Spot. He transitioned to a news and feature writer role at XDA Developers that same year, where he worked until 2021 before making the jump to other websites. Arol brings nearly a decade of writing experience, and the occasional hot take, to his writings. While he's a technology lover at heart, he holds computer hardware and smartphones particularly close to heart. You'll normally find him covering news, although he has also written the occasional deal, buyer's guide, how-to post, and round-up. He's also written for Android Police and MakeUseOf. He's also a Political Science student. When he's not writing, you'll probably find him hitting the gym, trying to ace a new hobby, reading his textbooks, or traveling. You can reach him at me@arolwright.com…

Flipper Device's new Busy Bar is a customizable display for productivity The first StrictlyVC of 2026 hits SF on April 30. Tickets are going fast.Register now. Founder Summitticket savings of up to $190 end June 26. Join 1,000+ founders and VCs for all-day bootcamp.REGISTER NOW. London-basedFlipper Devicesis known for itsFlipper Zero gadget, used by hackers and tinkerers to access different radios with Bluetooth, RFID, NFC, and a sub-1GHz transceiver. The company today took a different direction and launched a productivity-focused gadget called Busy Bar, which helps you set timers, block apps, and display custom messages and widgets on an LED display. Flipper Devices announced the device last year, and now it is putting it on open sale next month. The Busy Bar looks like a table clock with many knobs and buttons. On the front, it has a 72×16 LED matrix display with up to 400 nits of brightness, support for 16 million colors, and a sensor to adjust brightness automatically. On the back, there is a monochrome screen to display status, timer, battery, and connectivity indicators. This lets you look at information if the screen is facing the other side. What’s more, there is a sma…

The Busy Bar is a $249 device that does more than inform your boss ... The Busy Bar is the latest product from Flipper Devices, the creators of the multi-tool device,Flipper Zero. Described as “a productivity multi-tool device”, Busy Bar is a dual-display device that shows when a user is busy. While that greatly simplifies it, the device is actually feature-packed. Right out of the box, the Busy Bar can be turned on to display a status that says “Busy”. Users can also choose to let it display a timer, using the scroll wheel, to show how long they are busy. There's also the option to display a custom message or connect it to your phone or computer. When connected to a computer, the Busy Bar will automatically display an “On Call” status once your computer's microphone or camera is active. It can also display info from apps and computer programs such as the clock and weather apps; orstats from YouTubeandInstagram. Busy Bar has a companion app for Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS that users can download. When connected to a phone or PC, Busy Bar can automatically mute notifications when busy mode is activated. There's even the option to block apps, preventing distractions until the…

Busy Bar: Productivity gadget from inventor of the Flipper Zero appears ... The security multi-tool Flipper Zero became a cult gadget, not least because of its innovative design at the time. Now inventor Pavel Zhovner is launching a new helper: The Busy Bar is intended to help digital workers curb external disturbances through clear signals. Similar to the Flipper Zero, the device is expandable and can be paired with many Smart Home ecosystems. The Busy Bar is a plastic box measuring 17×6×4 cm, dominated on the front by a 6.35-inch (approx. 16 cm) LED display with a resolution of 72×16 pixels. Its core function is simple: at the press of a button, the name-giving inscription “Busy” appears in pixelated letters on the display. To indicate the duration of the occupation to colleagues or family members, this can be set using a rotary knob. This function is mainly intended for open-plan offices and is designed to support workers in “deep focus,” i.e., deep concentration. They clip the Busy Bar onto their monitor – with the large display facing colleagues. A smaller monochrome display shows the concentrating worker the remaining time and the current status. Inventor Pavel Zhovner: “W…

Flipper Zero Creators Release Hackable ‘Busy Bar’ Desk Display https://www.europesays.com/ie/564924/ Flipper Busy Bar The open-source “Do Not Disturb” gadget brings Flipper’s retro aesthetic to your workspace, automatically blocking…

The Flipper Zero creators' Busy Bar productivity display will go on ... Tech Gadgets News The Flipper Zero creators’ Busy Bar productivity display will go on sale next month The focus-enhancing device is still priced at $249, but the first 3,000 units will be discounted to $199. The focus-enhancing device is still priced at $249, but the first 3,000 units will be discounted to $199. by Andrew Liszewski Jun 29, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC Link Share Gift The Busy Bar makes it obvious to others when you don’t want to be distracted. Image: Flipper Devices Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. First announced over a year ago in April 2025 , the Busy Bar will be available for purchase starting on July 14th when the device also starts shipping. Created by the same team behind the Flipper Zero wireless multitool , the Busy Bar is instead described as a “productivity multitool” that relies on a pixelated LED display to help reduce distractions and improve focus. The first 3,000 units purchased on July 14th will be discounted to $199, but the Busy Bar will normally retail…

Flipper Devices’ Busy Bar is here to silence workplace noise By Shubham Sawarkar By Shubham Sawarkar Editor-in-Chief I’m a tech enthusiast who loves exploring gadgets, trends, and innovations. With certifications in CISCO Routing & Switching and Windows Server Administration, I bring a sharp... Follow: - Editor-in-Chief Apr 11, 2025, 6:42 AM EDT Share Image: Flipper Devices SHARE It’s 10 a.m. on a Tuesday, and you’re trying to focus. Your inbox is pinging, your phone’s buzzing with group chat nonsense, and a coworker just popped by to “quickly” ask about last week’s report. Sound familiar? In a world that feels designed to derail your attention, the team behind the Flipper Zero —a quirky, hackable gadget beloved by tech tinkerers—has a new trick up their sleeve. Meet the Busy Bar , a device that’s part productivity tool, part digital bouncer, and entirely about reclaiming your focus. Flipper Devices , the company that turned a Tamagotchi-like hacking tool into a cult favorite, isn’t chasing another cybersecurity rabbit hole this time. Instead, they’re tackling something more universal: the struggle to get stuff done in an age of constant interruptions. The Busy Bar, which launched…

The Busy Bar is an open-source productivity tool that comes from the ... By Simon Batt Published Jun 29, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech. Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart , Listverse , and MakeTechEasier . However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics. Sign in to your XDA account Summary The Busy Bar is a desktop productivity gadget showing status, alerts, and serving as a Pomodoro timer. Activate 'busy mode' manually or via calls/apps to mute notifications, block apps, and trigger smart-home automations. Costs $249 (early $199 for first 3,000). Join the waitlist and get notified when it goes on sale July 14. Sometimes, all you need to help get yourself organi…