We are in sound overload, even when we are not consciously aware of it. Those with misophonia may be casualties of the overwhelming environment.

The ability to make two distinct sounds at once is shared with human beat boxers and throat singers. The horse whinny, or neigh, has been a familiar sound at least since the animal was domesticated, ...

A horse's whinny is an unusually distinctive mix of sounds including both high and low frequencies, a new study in Current Biology shows.

Horses use their larynx to make two sounds simultaneously, so they are effectively singing and whistling at the same time ...

How exactly horses produce that distinctive sound — also called a neigh — has long eluded scientists. The whinny is an unusual combination of both high and low pitched sounds, like a cross between a ...

Have you ever noticed ringing, buzzing, or even a whooshing sound in your ears when everything around you is quiet? If so, you’re not alone. Many people experience sounds that don’t come from the ...

This story is sponsored by Hearing and Brain Centers of America. One of the most common complaints at Hearing and Brain Centers involve ringing in the ears. Tinnitus (pronounced tin·ni·tus or ...

Never underestimate the chilling powers of grainy grayscale imagery and ethereal whooshing sounds. Outside Parties asks, "What if I Spy, but in an alien hell dimension?", and it is impressively ...

These odd, unpredictable noises can often take us by surprise – and be annoying because it feels like we have no control over them. They start when your diaphragm – the thin sheet of muscle under the ...

LAS VEGAS—At CES, Lego is stepping into the spotlight with a fresh category of interactive toys, highlighted by a Luke Skywalker minifigure that produces its own lightsaber sounds. Winner of our Best ...

New sensor-packed Smart Bricks introduced at CES add color, sound, and interactivity to classic Lego builds, debuting with Star Wars sets this spring. I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering smart home and ...

No AI — and smarter than I expected. is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. When ...