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Study: Phone Notifications Distract for 7 Seconds

A new study reveals that phone notifications can disrupt concentration for 7 seconds, especially if the message is personally relevant.
WHO: Hippolyte Fournier
WHAT: Study on phone notifications and concentration
WHEN: Mar 19, 2026 at 7:52 PM ET
WHERE: Switzerland
WHY: To investigate the impact of message notifications on concentration.
Sources (1): CNET News

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