Ambient music, background noise and calming sound effects have soothed the anxious, isolated and sleep deprived this year. By Zoë Beery The soundtrack to Maya Montoya’s year was white noise.

Did you know that iOS includes built-in ambient noise options? Third-party white noise apps are great, but if you don’t need the extra features they offer, Apple’s own solution is already on your ...

If you need help falling asleep or staying focused while working at home, you may be familiar with “white noise,” a type of sound that includes all audible frequencies. It’s pretty common and ...

Some businesses in California are in the process of reopening. But many people working from home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic may face several additional months of hunching over their ...

In today’s horn-honking world, finding a quiet working space isn’t easy. However, there are more apps to help you increase work productivity, get sound sleep, or relax. Noisli app claims to have been ...

It only took two years, but you can now use your HomePod to play ambient sounds from nature if you want to relax or you’re seeking some background white noise for working or sleeping. Currently, we ...

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Yuri Suzuki has designed The Ambient Machine, a device that allows people to customise their own background noise with a number of sounds and effects. The Ambient Machine has four rows of eight ...

Whether you prefer working to the tune of a crackling fireplace or need ocean sounds to fall asleep, Google Assistant offers a selection of soothing white noise to help you achieve slumber, or at ...

The noise in your workspace can help you focus, think more creatively, or work longer— but only if you match the audio to the task, according to research of sound’s effect on productivity. “There’s a ...

The importance of the new study, which comes from the University of Basel, is that it should pave the way for a new type of cochlear implant. Despite advances with hearing aids and research into the ...