Between Slack messages, email notifications, calls from family and friends, calendar reminders and alerts from dozens of apps, our smartphones would ring and ding like slot machines, if we let them.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You’re probably familiar with your iPhone’s Do Not Disturb ...

Even if your phone is on silent or set to “Do Not Disturb,” emergency weather alerts can still break through — and that’s a good thing. As severe storms grow more frequent and unpredictable, keeping ...