Automakers have turned dashboards into glossy slabs of glass, inviting drivers to swipe, scroll and tap their way through ...

Car dashboards once relied on buttons and knobs you could adjust by feel. Today, large touchscreens dominate vehicle ...

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Don’t take your eyes off the road to read new research from the University of Washington. In partnership with Toyota Research Institute, UW researchers are exploring how modern touch screens in cars ...

Drivers seem pretty comfortable chatting on their cell phones while navigating the streets. But brain researchers say it's a terrible idea, even with a hands-free device. "If you're driving while cell ...

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 ...

Does multitasking help us be more productive, or is it just stressing us out? Here's what experts say. (Getty Creative) The allure of multitasking is hard to ignore. Of course it sounds like a great ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Benjamin Laker is a university professor who writes about leadership We live in a world that glorifies “busyness”. The ability to ...

Research is clear that multitasking significantly undermines career progress despite its popularity in modern workplaces. But why does multitasking harm workplace productivity? And how can you ...

Drivers may feel comfortable chatting on their cell phones while navigating the streets. But brain researchers find it's a dangerous combination,... Multitasking In The Car: Just Like Drunken Driving ...