If you need help falling asleep or staying focused while working at home, you may be familiar with “white noise,” a type of sound that includes all audible frequencies. It’s pretty common and ...

Sound masking—otherwise known as “white noise” or “pink noise"—is the only acoustical treatment that involves all sound paths, according to the Taylored Systems Blog. The acoustical effect of walls, ...

Editor’s Note: Our editors published this story about sound masking and its indispensable role in the return to office on Wednesday, Aug. 27. We will note any subsequent updates. The workplace ...

It’s not just noise that’s a nuisance. People tend to be more dissatisfied with sound privacy than noise level. That’s the biggest drawback of open floor spaces — there’s absolutely no speech privacy.

Open floor spaces are now the rage. Their trendy, minimalist design appears artsy and chic, which may impress a visiting client, but working without walls can be maddening. There’s a severe lack of ...

Aly Lopez was a writer on the sleep and wellness team at CNET. She tested, researched and reviewed sleep and health-related products, technology and trends. She received her bachelor's degree in ...