Event Brief
Study Reveals Phone Notifications Distract for 7 Seconds
Filed: Mar 28, 2026 at 7:02 PM ET
Summary: A new study shows 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 28, 2026 at 10:36 AM ET
WHERE: Switzerland
WHY: To understand the impact of phone notifications on concentration.
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