Laptop and smartphone (IMAGE) Binghamton University Caption Multicommunicating can be most beneficial when people can balance their divided attention and effectively manage the expectations of whoever they are communicating with, according to new research co-conducted at Binghamton University, State University of New York. Credit "Group of diverse people having a business meeting" by Rawpixel Ltd is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.