I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a ...

Ever had a peaceful night’s sleep shattered by a noisy animal? If you have lived for any amount of time in Costa Rica, your answer is likely a resounding Yes! If you are like me, you may have tossed ...

This leads to a variety of acoustic challenges: wind or traffic noise, transactions with shopkeepers, dishes banging, etc. One of my oldest friends even says, when I call, “Wait, I’ll put on ...

The best cheap noise-cancelling headphones show that active noise cancelation (ANC) can be yours for a reasonable price. Premium capability made affordable? What’s not to like about that?

Nobody wants a noisy washing machine, but sometimes an increase in volume can indicate a bigger problem inside your machine. Washing machines with a higher spin speed tend to make more noise, although ...

Britons are set to see fines for so-called "busybody offences" increase five-fold as the Home Office vows to crackdown on car idling and messy gardens. On-the-spot fines for Public Spaces Protection ...

Here’s how it works. Planning a business trip or a vacation? If you’ve heard people rave about the best noise-cancelling headphones transforming their flights and train journeys, take this as ...

Tinnitus can be temporary or long term. Exposure to loud noise can increase the risk of tinnitus, but the exact cause may be unclear. A person may also hear hissing, roaring, or whistling sounds ...

“Noise colors” are terms used in audio engineering to describe different kinds of noise. The “colors” are differentiated by the amplitude of various frequencies across the audible spectrum. Typically, ...

Active noise cancelling (ANC) headphones use an 'active' combination of hardware (microphones) and firmware to make external sounds or noises sound quieter when you’re listening to your ...

A Sheffield city centre pub could see its licence revoked over claims it is not managing noise from the venue. Perch faces a review after the city council's Environmental Protection Service raised ...

Noise-cancelling earbuds have emerged as a crucial tool in today’s world and across budgets, there are multiple options to choose from. They are essential whether you’re working in an office ...