> If you are distracted by a dot, how are you not distracted by all of the other info in the menu bar too? The other things in the menu bar have a consistent d

> If you are distracted by a dot, how are you not distracted by all of the other info in the menu bar too? The other things in the menu bar have a consistent design (e.g. they're black and white) and are static (assuming you aren't changing values in them like increasing the volume). This easily allows it to fade into the background. This dot pulses and uses a color not used elsewhere in the menu bar. It has been intentionally designed to get your attention.