Is it one of the best children’s tunes? Is it annoying because of it? “Yellow Submarine” might be a fan favorite for some, but its sound effects are annoying for others. When The Beatles recorded the ...

These days almost everyone has either flown a drone or listened to the nasty whining sound they produce. Although small drones (up to 20 kg) are about 40 decibels quieter than conventional civil ...

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 ...