Notifications from smart devices and computers have "dramatically increased," says one expert. (Photo illustration: Victoria Ellis for Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) Ping. Ring. Buzz. These sounds ...

I have made a few key changes to my devices to establish a "pull" relationship with technology so that I can take action on things on my terms. This is in contrast to the default "push" relationship ...

Teens get as many as 237 or more notifications each day on their smartphones, according to a new report. “Because the industry has failed to offer young people better options for managing their ...

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When it comes to updating apps on your phone, caution is key. Michelle from New Jersey recently reached out with a common concern: "When you click on an app on your phone, and you get a message that ...

As mobile phones have become an increasing central aspect of our lives, psychologists and laypeople alike have become concerned with compulsive smartphone use. Whether or not smartphone addiction is ...

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When your phone is face down, you can fully engage in conversations, immerse yourself in a task, or simply enjoy the quiet without the magnetic pull of an active screen. According to research, this ...

Ping. Ring. Buzz. These sounds delivered from electronics fill our days and nights, repeatedly notifying us that there is something we must pay attention to right away. But constant notifications ...