For instance, the sound of an English "bang" iconically resembles a sharp noise, and a meow resembles the crying sound of a cat. Notably, in American Sign Language (ASL) and in numerous other sign ...

There are few things I look forward to more in the theater than a new musical production from Deaf West. So, when Center ...

What’s your pleasure, what is your pain?” An American Sign Language interpreter, Maria Cardoza, stood alongside the actors, signing Weber’s directions. At one point, Colin Analco ...

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a ...

If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, a white noise machine could be the answer to your sleepless nights. A good white noise machine can lull you into deep, restorative rest. Of course ...

Why can’t the city enforce its anti-noise laws, they and other residents asked. Why do residents have to complain incessantly about the same violations without a response from the city that ...

But for a truly immersive and stress-relieving experience, what you really need is a pair of the best noise-canceling earbuds. Today's active noise cancellation (ANC) earbuds can kill unwanted ...

The Earfun Air Pro 4 earbuds deliver serious bass depth and are among the most successful sub-$100 pairs at canceling distracting noise. They offer excellent connectivity options, too, with ...

In the past decade, noise-cancelling headphones have gone from being a niche technology enjoyed by frequent flyers to being worth £4.2 billion a year in sales worldwide. Pioneered by Bose ...

If you've spent even five minutes on a noisy airplane, train or coffee shop, you'll know just how important it is to have a pair of the best noise-canceling headphones. Active noise-canceling ...

Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio ...