In a restaurant or at a party, background noise can make it hard to hear people talking, even up close. But soon we could be wearing headphones that use AI to filter out noise that’s more than a few ...

WHATEVER happened to background music in public places? Does one even notice it in the malls or restaurants? (Is piped-in music still there?) When waiting for the order to be served, can you notice ...

ChatGPT’s smartphone app will no longer continue listening if you start a voice conversation and switch to a different app or lock your device. A new “Background Conversation” toggle now resides in ...

If that hum sounds like a roar in your head—one that’s keeping you from your work, say—you’ve come to the right place. A recent study found that people with ADHD rated background noise—from the ...

I have a friend who has been diagnosed with autism, and they have always struggled with sensory issues, particularly related to sound. They can be easily overwhelmed by hearing a lot of background ...