Active noise cancellation is a big feature on most wireless earbuds now. These are the best noise-canceling earbuds you can ...

City living isn’t always as glamorous as it appears. Though the concept of a city that never sleeps may seem appealing to young adults moving into the capital for the first time, listening to the roar ...

We live in a world of ambient hums, from air conditioners and distant traffic to the whir of our own thoughts. It’s no surprise many people reach for active noise-cancelling (ANC) headphones to escape ...

In a world buzzing with constant noise—whether it’s the hum of engines, the chatter of a crowded coffee shop, or the drone of a daily commute—a good pair of noise-canceling headphones is no longer a ...

The headline feature of the AirPods 4 may be active noise cancellation (ANC), but Apple has done well to improve the overall audio quality in addition to blocking environmental sounds. For the first ...

Loop Experience Earplugs, our top top pick for best concert earplugs, offer solid noise protection and are comfortable to wear. Foam earplugs (we recommended Mack’s Slim Fit Soft Foam Earplugs) can be ...

Noisy neighbours? Loud streets? These 7 noise-blocking curtains are the easiest way to create a calm, private, and comfortable home. Having noisy neighbours that blast music all night or decide to ...

Boston University’s customized ventilated Phase Gradient Ultra-Open Metamaterial (PGUOM) achieves broadband acoustic silencing while preserving airflow—reaching up to 70% openness. Photo courtesy of ...