Multitasking tends to get a bad rap, especially among cognitive psychologists and behavioral scientists.

From checking emails while on a call to cooking dinner and helping with homework, we all operate through multitasking. But new research suggests that our ability to juggle multiple tasks isn't a ...

Two tasks using the same senses are harder than others, research finds. Aug. 13, 2012 — -- We humans like to think we're good at using our nimble brains to deal with two challenges at once. But ...

Over 97% of people objectively lose productivity when switching context, even when subjectively believing they are handling it well.

If you can juggle more, faster, you must be performing well. The problem is that this belief feels productive—but it isn’t.

Multitasking has gotten a bad rap. Decades of studies have been conducted that point out the many costs of multitasking and the negative outcomes it can have (see Multicosts of Multitasking for a ...

Everyone knows that multitasking destroys productivity, right? Haven’t we all seen studies and read articles telling us that it’s impossible to do two things at once? In some ways, that’s true. The ...

The iPad has various multitasking options to help you work more efficiently and get the most out of your tablet. Here we’ll break down the key ways to multitask on your iPad. Split View is a feature ...

iPadOS 26 introduces a robust multitasking framework designed to cater to a diverse range of user preferences and workflows. Whether you thrive in a multitasking-heavy environment or prefer a focused, ...

From checking emails while on a call to cooking dinner and helping with homework, we all operate through multitasking. But new research suggests that our ability to juggle multiple tasks isn't a ...