Sounds above 80 dB can cause hearing damage, and we should limit the exposure to prevent hearing loss. Decibel apps are a convenient way to measure volume fairly accurately with your phone. Our ...

Thanks to the App Store, your iPhone can now morph into a number of different tools, from a sketchbook to a drum kit. Thanks to FaberAcoustical and its new SoundMeter application, the device is taking ...

Sound-level meter apps available for smart phones "can have a tremendous and far-reaching impact in the area of noise control," says the CDC. Do you have a favorite sound? Is it the sweet laughter of ...

With the newest Apple Watch update, WatchOS 6, Apple's smart watch gains a new feature: The Noise app. This new app measures the ambient noise levels of whatever environment you're in and warns you if ...

Setting up a home theater system doesn’t have to be as complicated as it used to be. You no longer need expensive specialized gear just to test and calibrate your sound. You can turn your phone into a ...