{
  "id": 17612364,
  "title": "I added Flipper’s Busy Bar to my desk months ago and this retro-style smart display is a productivity gadget in disguise",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/i-added-flippers-busy-bar-to-my-desk-months-ago-and-this-retro-style",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-01T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/i-added-flippers-busy-bar-to-my-desk-months-ago-and-this-retro-style-smart-display-is-a-productivity-gadget-in-disguise"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Flipper's Busy Bar, a smart display with a retro style and productivity features, has become a valuable addition to the author's desk setup. This gadget, from the same company known for the Flipper Zero cybersecurity tool, offers more than just a traditional clock or Pomodoro timer. With dual front-and-back screens, mechanical switch controls, automatic macOS meeting sync, and fold-out monitor feet, it's a versatile and hackable device that brings fun and focus to any workspace. At 6.64 x 2.17 x 1.61 inches, it's compact enough not to clutter the desk while still providing an engaging visual experience. The device's playful, playful white and orange design, coupled with tactile physical controls and a clear chime for Pomodoro intervals, makes it an ideal focus-enhancing tool. The Busy Bar can be used as a busy signal, displaying a \"Keep Out\" message when needed.",
  "summary": "Flipper’s Busy Bar automatically informs others that you’re on a call, but it’s also a Pomodoro Timer to help you hack your workday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Flipper's Busy Bar is a retro-style smart display with productivity features.",
    "It features dual screens, mechanical switches, and macOS meeting sync.",
    "Compact and playful design enhances focus with tactile controls."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}