distractions

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This smart typewriter lacks the distractions of a laptop—like a way to check Facebook—and can send dad’s drafts to the cloud, where he can access them wirelessly from other devices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

But new research suggests they may struggle with something humans do every day: staying focused on the task at hand when distractions get in the way.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

AppLovin’s above-market performance has continued despite the distractions.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

A proposed guideline also would set new limits on student access to the internet, prioritizing “curriculum-aligned tools” to avoid distractions from learning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Which left me with little in the way of distractions.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer