It doesn't quite read your mind, but the experimental Brainput device tracks brain activity to recognize when users are multitasking to offload work. Martin LaMonica is a senior writer covering green ...

Men's brains are compartmentalized and specialized. This limits their ability to multitask, but it also helps them focus on ...

You’re reheating your coffee for the third time, half-listening to a conference call and taking inventory of your fridge to see what you can throw together for dinner. If this sounds familiar, you’re ...

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As I prepare lazily for my gym workout, I can't help but to notice a fair percentage of this cardio killing population that, while tackling their caloric goals, are engrossed in their handheld ...

The local gym is reasonably populated on this fall afternoon: women are speed-walking the high tech treadmills, pumping their arms vigorously while conversing about their hectic week. The gym rats ...

According to a new study and report by Keith Nissen, MRG Co., multitasking while watching TV has become a hot topic within the TV entertainment industry. Everyone is seeking to understand how we will ...

Nearly 90% of modern TV viewing continues to come with multitasking activities -- but not just with use of a mobile phone. A new study from Altice USA’s pay TV provider Optimum says major multitasking ...

You're reheating your coffee for the third time, half-listening to a conference call and taking inventory of your fridge to see what you can throw together for dinner. If this sounds familiar, you're ...