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 ...

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 ...

Turning off unnecessary notifications on your phone can have several benefits, including reducing distractions, conserving battery life, and improving overall productivity. However, one ...

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 ...

You can have your phone or tablet make a brief noise, chime, or vibration whenever an app, call, or message notification ...

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 ...