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11 Sounds Today’s Kids Have Probably Never Heard

Who knew that certain noises would eventually become as extinct as the dodo or the flash cube some day?

Yes, that really is what you sound like.

Here’s How to Tell What Your Voice Actually Sounds Like, Sans Recorder

A vocal coach explains how to hear what your voice really sounds like when you talk and sing.

What Is the Wilhelm Scream?

The Wilhelm Scream sound effect has been heard in everything from 'Star Wars' to 'Avatar.' But why do so many filmmakers use it?

Pink Trombone is an simulator that simulates how speech is made.

Play With An Odd Voice Simulator That Mimics How Your Mouth Creates Sound

How many sounds can you figure out how to make?

What’s on Alexander Graham Bell’s Early Audio Recordings? The Mystery Might Finally Be Solved

Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone helped fund his future experiments—some of which have proven tough to decipher.

Bubble curtains have the power to decrease underwater noise.

Human Noise Harms the Ocean’s Biggest Creatures. Tiny Bubbles Could Help Protect Them.

While individual bubbles are fragile things, walls of them can muffle a major source of loud ocean noise.

Catch some quality shut-eye with this budget-friendly device.

Rest Easy With This 4.6-Star-Rated White Noise Machine That’s on Sale for $18

The 4.6-star-rated HoMedics white noise sound machine is on sale on Amazon for a limited time.

What Makes Swear Words So $#%+@&! Offensive? Scientists Have Found a Clue

Scientists found a key trait that makes words sound profane in multiple languages.

How to Use a Cricket’s Chirps as Nature’s Thermometer

The frequency of cricket chirps rises with the heat, and you can use them to estimate the temperature wherever you are—no thermometer needed.

What's the Difference Between a Sound and a Noise?

'Noise' and 'sound' are often used interchangeably—even when they shouldn't be.

A top-rated soundbar for under $70? Yes, please.

This Top-Rated Soundbar Is "Definitely a Steal," and It's on Sale Right Now

Give your home theater the upgrade it deserves with the Bestisan soundbar and save more in the process.

Apple’s New AirPods Pro Are on Sale for Their Lowest Price Ever—Here’s Where To Get Them Before Black Friday

This early Black Friday deal on the new Apple AirPods Pro with a MagSafe charging case is one of the best bargains to shop for on Amazon right now.

Save Up to 50 Percent on Noise-Canceling Headphones During JBL’s Holiday Kick-Off Sale

At JBL’s Holiday Kick-Off Sale, you can save up to 50 percent on in-ear, over-ear, and gaming headphones.

Tune Out the World With These Sony In-Ear Headphones, Now 36 Percent Off

The Sony WF-1000XM3 in-ear headphones offer eight hours of battery life, noise-cancellation, and are now 36 percent off on Amazon.

You Can Save Up to $100 on Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones Right Now on Amazon

Get a pair of Beats Solo3 wireless headphones right now on Amazon for as low as $100 in select shades.

This 4.6-Star Portable Bluetooth Speaker Is on Sale Right Now for Less Than $30

The OontZ Angle 3 Bluetooth portable speaker has more than 157,000 reviews and is now on sale for just $26 on Amazon.

Google doesn't care if you're pitch-perfect.

Hoping to Identify a Song Just by Humming? Google’s Hum-to-Search Feature Can Help

To search a song by humming, you don’t need perfect pitch—but you do need the Google app or Google Assistant.

Listen to the Mysterious Sound of the Northern Lights

Research shows that the northern lights can be heard as well as seen, but scientists are still looking for the source of the sound.

Watch—and Listen—to a Tortoise Snacking on Veggies in Adorable ASMR Video

This ASMR video of a tortoise chowing down on some veggies is as fun to watch as it is to listen to.

The Best Podcasting Equipment for Beginners, According to Experts

It's easier than ever to start your own podcast, but if you want it to sound like a professional production, you'll need the right tools.

Watch a Wine Glass Shatter in This Oddly Satisfying Slow-Motion Video

Thanks to The Slow Mo Guys, we now know what wine glasses look like when they shatter at 187,500 frames per second.

The sounds of the Congo are more accessible than ever.

Listen to More Than 1 Million Hours of Sounds from the Republic of Congo's Rainforests

Cornell University's Elephant Listening Project has captured the sounds of gorillas and other animals in an effort to study their habits and curb poaching.

What Do iPhone Ringtones Sound Like A Cappella? This Group Recreates Those and Other Iconic Tech Noises

The ‘crunch’ you hear when you toss a file into your trash folder in Microsoft Windows? Just as satisfying a cappella.

This $9 Draft Stopper Helps Keep Cold Air From Creeping Into Your Home

This $9 draft stopper on Amazon can keep heat in and cold air out, helping you save money on utilities in the process.