Noise

January 1, 20242min readResearchers harness acoustics principles to seal out noise pollutionBy Rachel Berkowitz Constant city noise has been linked to long-term health problems, but it's hard to keep out of homes and businesses; low-frequency sounds such as traffic and construction propagate easily through walls and other solid materials. Expensive, specialized paneling can help, but a new study in the Journal of Applied Physics shows how everyday materials and clever physics can also do the trick, creating a kind of…

The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday dismissed an aircraft noise violations case against Denver International Airport that had prompted a lower court to award $33.5 million to Adams County and other plaintiffs. The high court concluded that Adams County’s 2018 lawsuit against DIA was filed 20 years too late. The county and other participating communities, including Aurora, alleged that the airport had been underestimating its noise impacts on surrounding communities for years by using a method that violated an…

Touted to be India’s first Open Wireless Stereo (OWS) earbuds, the Noise Pure Pods adopt an open-ear design that strays away from the norm. The wireless audio category has been extremely popular in recent times and one can find devices with different features at different price points. However, the open-ear form factor of the Noise Pure Pods makes it stand out from the crowd and works better for certain use cases. Let’s get into some more details.DesignThe Noise Pure Pods come inside a case that’s much larger than what…

Travis Kelce has his head in the game as the Kansas City Chiefs prep to face the Baltimore Ravens this weekend. During a Chiefs press conference Friday, Kelce answered a question about his relationship with Taylor Swift and said they are working together to ignore the headlines and conversations surrounding their relationship. “The only thing we’ve talked about is that as long as we’re happy we can’t listen to anything that’s outside noise,” he said. Kelce also said he had reflected with his brother about the…

Concrete concept: This aircraft design was developed as part of the ARTEM project. Credit: Umberto Iemma/Universita Roma Aircraft noise is often a nuisance for people living near airports and in flight paths—and, in the worst case, a health hazard, from sleep disorders to cardiovascular diseases. According to a report by the European Environment Agency, about 4 million people in Europe were exposed to excessive levels of…

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2024 kicked off on January 13, and was previously set to close on January 18 but has now been extended till January 19. This extension will therefore allow you to enjoy the discounted prices offered on a wide range of items during the sale. Things like home appliances and personal electronic gadgets are some of the most popular buys at this time and we have talked about top deals on several of those items earlier. As the end of the sale inches closer, we bring you some of the best budget…

Noise ColorFit Chrome has been launched in India and will go on sale in the country soon. The smartwatch is equipped with a 1.85-inch AMOLED screen that supports different watch faces. The watch also supports Bluetooth calling. It comes with a stainless steel body and is offered in three colour options. The smartwatch also arrives with the Noise Health Suite which provides support for heart rate, blood oxygen level, stress, sleep, and menstrual cycle tracking.Noise ColorFit Chrome price in India,…

The QuietOn earbuds as compared to a dime illustrate their tiny size. Jack Wallen/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysQuietOn earbuds are available now for a price of $289.When they are properly fitted, they create a soothing sleeping environment. The sound reduction is remarkable,They are pricey and aren't nearly as comfortable as claimed when combining side sleeping with a harder pillow.I'm a light sleeper and the slightest noise can wake me. Since moving into our new house, I started sleeping with earplugs -- the foam kind…

The last pair of Final noise-canceling headphones I tried were the delightfully simple and very well-priced Final UX3000. I liked their build, I liked their sound quality, and I liked how easy they were to use. They weren’t a pair of headphones that changed the game, instead approaching their job with a kind of gentler touch that was unexpected.They succeeded — they were super simple, blocked out plenty of noise, and sounded incredible not just for the price, but for something far more expensive. Now, Final hopes to…

Beats Fit Pro earbuds in the three newest colors have dropped back down to their best price in a deal on Amazon. The true-wireless, noise canceling headphones are 20 percent off for the Volt Yellow, Coral Pink and Tidal Blue designs, making them just $160. These popular earbuds normally go for $200, so you’d be saving $40. If those options are too vibrant for your style, there’s a 10 percent discount on other, subtler colors as well. That includes Beats Black, Beats White, Sage Gray and Stone Purple, which are all just…