The timer trend is everywhere. Tons of apps are built around strict sessions, breaks, and nudges. I downloaded the one making the rounds right now, but I won't be using it. Sometimes the tool that ...

Focus Friend is a cute focus timer app from YouTuber Hank Green that recently came out of nowhere to dominate the US App Store charts. It’s currently the number 1 app in the Top Free Apps category, ...

YouTuber Hank Green launched "Focus Friend." The app quickly went No. 1 in the App Store.Kelly Sullivan/Getty Images; Focus Friend I needed to focus and write this article. Hank Green had just the ...

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Focus ...

Can a smiley cartoon bean help you stay focused? Hank Green, one of the earliest and most influential online creators, hopes so. Focus Friend allows users to set a timer to get a task done, similar to ...

Keeping focused can be difficult with the constant distraction of emails, notifications, and scrolling social media. In recent years, though, the Pomodoro Technique has proven to be an effective time ...