Android Sound Notifications help you catch key alerts

Discover Android's new Sound Notifications feature that alerts you to smoke alarms, doorbells, and baby cries even when ...

Got a new Sonos soundbar? Here’s the 5 settings you need to change first

It's easy to turn on. Head to the settings menu in the Sonos app, and then find the Speech Enhancement menu. From there, you ...

Your laptop speakers aren’t working? Try these 7 go-to fixes

To make sure your laptop speakers aren’t muted left click the speaker icon in the system tray. If the icon has an X next to ...

LG's new Dolby Atmos system promises immersive sound no matter where your speakers are

Ahead of CES 2026, LG has announced a series of new speakers and soundbars, all of which support the brand's new Sound Suite and Dolby Atmos Flex.

Buzzy Audio Brand WiiM’s First Smart Speaker Makes for a Compelling Sonos Alternative

With the release of the Sound and Sound Lite, WiiM has burnished its smart speaker bona fides. Here's how the speakers stack up to their rivals.
Popular Mechanics

The 8 Best Sound Machines for Getting to Sleep or Concentrating

Getting a good night’s sleep is hard. A third of all American adults report getting less than the daily recommended amount of sleep nearly every night. Too little noise, and the mind starts to race.
Forbes

Think You’ve Heard It All? New Research Into ‘The Science Of Sound’ Proves Otherwise

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 ...
The Conversation

Why isn’t there any sound in space? An astronomer explains why in space no one can hear you scream

Chris Impey receives funding from the National Science Foundation. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to ...