While research tends to go back and forth on the advantages of noise versus silence for creativity and productivity, I always find myself more relaxed and focused at work after turning on a light ...

Some people work or study better in silence, and silence drives other people nuts. If you like background noise, Deepfocus helps you mix music with ambient sounds to help you stay focused while you ...

There are tons of background sound sites and apps, but most do the same things. We’ve compiled the best ones, all free online, plus a collection of the best background sound mobile apps. Use them as ...

Ambient background noise turns out to be an important factor affecting creative cognition among consumers, according to new research. The sound of silence isn't so golden for consumers, and both ...

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

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 ...

Do you feel you’re better focused on the job with a little light background jazz or coffee shop chatter compared to pin-drop silence? Scientists might know why. According to Onno van der Groen, a ...

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.

A good night's rest isn't always easy to come by, especially if you're a light sleeper who wakes up with even the faintest of sounds. Sound machines offer a solution for those who struggle to fall ...

Along with the release of iOS 13.2 for iPhone and iPad, Apple rolled out the same update for HomePod, bringing highly anticipated features like Handoff, support for multiple users, and Ambient Sounds.

If you've ever wondered why you can't focus without the TV humming in the background or why silence makes you anxious rather ...