Apple introduced Ambient Sounds on the HomePod back in 2019. Ambient Sounds is an accessibility feature that offers the ability to play different sound clips on the HomePod to block out background ...

Microsoft Teams has already emerged as a robust alternative to the Zoom app. The AI-based background noise cancellation feature enhances the service’s utility. It automatically analyzes the audio to ...

Listening to natural sounds can lower stress, relieve perceived pain and foster a more positive disposition, according to research from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Different ...

One of the upgrades to Accessibility in iOS and iPadOS 15 is a new Background Sounds feature that plays relaxing audio tracks to help you stay calm and focused, and to block out background ...

Apple has expanded the Background Sounds feature in iOS 26, adding eight new ambient soundscapes to help you focus, relax, or mask distracting environmental noise. Here's how to make the most of them.

Picture this: it's a rainy day, you have a candle lit, and the sound of falling raindrops is the perfect background to your favorite playlist. Thanks to Apple's latest update, you no longer need to ...

November 9, 2022 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google If you want to drown out environmental noise, or you just like having white noise in the background while you ...

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To get more quality rest, I didn't have to buy a pricey sleep device or switch mattresses. All I had to do was turn on this iPhone feature. Anna Gragert Wellness Editor II Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) ...

New background sounds for neurodivergent users will “mask unwanted environmental or external noise,” making it easier to focus, relax or rest. Reading time 2 minutes Every software update Apple issues ...

Amazon's Fire TV supports all the major streaming apps, and plenty of free ones too, letting you access all your subscriptions and accounts in one place. However, if you use a Fire TV Stick, you'll ...