If your dream productivity hack involves a giant button that literally tells your coworkers to buzz off — good news, the folks behind the Flipper Zero have delivered. Meet the Busy Bar: a $250 desktop gadget that combines the old-school Pomodoro timer with a flashing “do not disturb” sign and the satisfying tactile joy of slamming a big red button. It’s not just a glorified egg timer, though — it's Wi-Fi 6–enabled, syncs with your phone or computer, cancels notifications, and can even change your smart home lighting or trigger “do not disturb” modes when it’s go time. “It’s not me, it’s the Busy Bar,” the company says — but let's be real, it’s definitely you telling Chad in accounting to back off.

Key Points:

• Flipper Devices, known for signal-hacking gadgets like the Flipper Zero, just announced the Busy Bar — a cheeky yet useful $250 desktop device designed to help you focus and fend off interruptions.
• Functions as a Pomodoro-style timer, breaking work sessions into intervals, with chill breaks in between to boost productivity.
• Has two interactive displays — one for personal use, and one rear-facing screen that serves as a glowing stop sign for others (“Recording” mode, anyone?).
• Comes loaded with features: Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, Bluetooth, USB-C port, and compatibility with Matter smart home devices like Apple Home and Google Home controls.
• Syncs with PC, Mac, iOS, and Android; the Busy App can mute notifications and even automate busy statuses based on activities (like starting a call).
• Includes a slam-worthy Start/Pause button, a rotating timer dial, and a satisfying “off” switch — because sometimes, smashing a button is its own reward.
• The whole device is "open source" — so tech-savvy users can customize its functionality with their own code.
• Battery lasts up to 2 weeks standby or 8 hours of active use.
• Now live on Kickstarter for $250 — and while Flipper has a solid rep from its successful Flipper Zero campaign, remember: always approach crowdfunded gadgets with a bit of healthy skepticism.

Bottom line: It’s a productivity gadget with attitude. Whether you’re livestreaming, coding, or just trying to avoid Susan from HR’s weekend stories, the Busy Bar might just be your new favorite coworker repellant — no expletives necessary. Or… maybe just a subtle one.
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