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The viral sound making TikTok ‘think big’

'The delivery is hilarious but the message is strong.'

On Aug 5, 2022 by Audra Schroeder

Internet Culture

The cheesy origins of the ‘Wow. Crazy. You crazy girl’ TikTok sound

A woman dipped a burrito in cheese, and a sound was born.

On Apr 22, 2022 by Audra Schroeder

Internet Culture

Illustration of phone with Dipsea app next to an illustration of two women embracing.

What is Dipsea, and should you try this revolutionary audio porn app?

It's worth your time—and money.

On Nov 21, 2020 by Ana Valens

IRL

A total guide to bone conduction headphones, plus our recommendations

While bone conduction audio may sound a little crazy, the devices that deliver it look pretty normal.

On Nov 12, 2019 by Jill Duffy

Tech

Review: AirPods they’re not, but Tivoli’s Fonico earbuds stay put for a fraction of the price

Tivoli's water-resistant earbuds can't compete with Apple audio, but if you're on a budget, they're definitely worth considering.

On Sep 6, 2019 by David Britton

Tech

Netflix’s audio quality just got a whole lot better

But will you hear the difference?

On May 8, 2019 by Mikael Thalen

Streaming Tech

Is this toy saying ‘Brainstorm’ or ‘Green Needle’?

Do you hear 'Brainstorm' or 'Green Needle'?

On May 18, 2018 by David Britton

Internet Culture

We now know if the recording was saying ‘Yanny’ or ‘Laurel’

Is the word 'yanny' or 'laurel'? Now we know.

On May 17, 2018 by David Britton

Internet Culture

How to make Facebook videos stop shouting at you

How can you discreetly scroll through Facebook if your phone is blasting video audio?

On Feb 15, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Tech

Here’s how much Apple’s Lightning-to-headphone adapter is going to cost you

You'll need an adapter for the iPhone 7 to use your old headphones. Here's what it will cost you.

On Sep 7, 2016 by John-Michael Bond

Tech

Turtle Beach retakes the gaming audio throne with the Elite Pro Tournament headset

Turtle Beach may have regained its place atop the gaming audio industry.

On Jun 10, 2016 by Mike Wehner

Tech

These glass speakers use beams of sound to isolate your audio in front of you like magic

Directional audio makes sound private again.

On Jun 9, 2016 by John-Michael Bond

Tech

Willow Smith posts stunning, cryptic song ‘Jimi’

Willow Smith releases 3-year-old track via SoundCloud.

On Feb 22, 2016 by Sherry Tucci

Streaming

Can Sobo do for 6-second audio what Vine did for video?

It's the closest thing thus far to a screech owl.

On Sep 22, 2014 by Rae Votta

Tech

Museum of Endangered Sounds keeps vintage noises alive

The din of typewriters and Tamogatchis lives on.

On Jul 30, 2014 by Miles Klee

Tech