Console startup sounds are supposed to be iconic. Memorable. Maybe even comforting. But let’s be honest—some of them were straight-up annoying. Whether it was the audio equivalent of a jump scare or a ...

Even the smartest people can't help but get annoyed by these unnecessary sounds. Struggling with misophonia — an experience of extremely strong anxiety, disgust, and irritation in response to certain ...

The sound of someone sniffling can be irritating, but that has almost nothing to do with the sound itself, new Carnegie Mellon University research shows. “It’s not the sound, it’s how I feel about the ...

A sign of a good power-up screen is the way it ‘scratches the itch’ in your head. The sensation is both comforting and satisfying in many respects. With earlier systems, it was also a telltale sign ...

Kailey Galaviz and Jeff Roper share the list of banished words for 2025 revealed by Lake Superior State University. These are words they say are overused and aren't popular anymore. Plus, find out ...