“The idea is that we can now mathematically design an object that can block the sounds of anything,” researcher Xin Zhang said in a press release — meaning the future could be far quieter than the ...

Noise isolation in over-the-ear headphones depends on fit materials, cup design, and sealing rather than technology alone ...

Super Mario Bros. Sound Blocks just sit there on your desk until you press down on their heads, and then four different familiar and authentic sound effects emanate from within. Both your old pals ...

Michael Plitkins is cofounder and CTO of Spatial. Founded in 2017, Spatial's virtual soundscapes are redefining the human experience. Sound has the power to move us. Whether it be a single listener or ...

GIK Acoustics’ Sound Block StackPack includes a trio of modular acoustic panels that can be free standing or wall mounted. The room is the most overlooked — and most important — component in any ...

Soundcore’s new Sleep A30 earbuds are designed to provide a restful night’s sleep. They feature Smart ANC and an Adaptive Snore Masking System to block disruptive noise. With a slimmer design for side ...

Each of these features could be critically important to a person with a disability, though they could be useful regardless. Action Blocks, in particular, could help you set up little Google Assistant ...

At first glance, the plan looks like a no-brainer. Sound Transit has promised a pair of subway stations for South Lake Union, one of the nation’s fastest-growing neighborhoods and home to thousands of ...