Yahoo

That alarm sound is actually ruining your day—here’s why (and what to do about it)

The powers that be have gaslit us into a lot of things, but I’m currently quite salty about the way we’ve all been gaslit by our phones into thinking it’s normal to wake up like we’re fleeing a ...
Android Authority

Are noise canceling headphones putting your hearing at risk? Audiologists sound the alarm

Audiologists in the UK are concerned about the long-term effects of noise canceling headphones due to a rise in hearing issues. There has been an increase in cases of Auditory Processing Disorder (APD ...
The Patriot Ledger

Want to wake up to the sound of coffee brewing? Dunkin' collabs with Hatch to make that happen

Dunkin' is collaborating with Hatch on a limited-edition wake-up alarm that sounds like coffee brewing. Coffee lovers can now wake up to the sound of beans tumbling, espresso steaming, and the pour of ...
KWCH

‘Sound the Alarm’ helps make sure people are ready for an emergency

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Volunteers went out Saturday to make sure homes were equipped with working smoke alarms and homeowners had information on how to prepare and respond to an emergency. It was part ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Five Dramatic Ways Animals Respond to Human Noise, From Mimicking Car Alarms While Wooing Mates to Calling Higher Over the Din of Traffic

As human-caused sound gets louder around the world, some animals change their behavior and many creatures suffer health issues Olivia Ferrari As human noise increases around the world, some animals ...