Is it one of the best children’s tunes? Is it annoying because of it? “Yellow Submarine” might be a fan favorite for some, but its sound effects are annoying for others. When The Beatles recorded the ...

Summer, for most, is all about rest and relaxation. But there will always be those sounds that inevitably disrupt our Zen at the most inopportune times. Whether it be something that jolts us out of a ...

Console startup sounds are supposed to be iconic. Memorable. Maybe even comforting. But let’s be honest—some of them were straight-up annoying. Whether it was the audio equivalent of a jump scare or a ...

Kailey Galaviz and Jeff Roper share the list of banished words for 2025 revealed by Lake Superior State University. These are words they say are overused and aren't popular anymore. Plus, find out ...

Struggling with misophonia — an experience of extremely strong anxiety, disgust, and irritation in response to certain sounds — can make everyday activities unbearable. Research has found that this ...

Some sounds are music to your cat’s ears, like the crackle of a treat bag or the pop of a wet food can. Others? Not so much. In fact, there are certain sounds cats hate so much they’ll bolt under the ...