Sound

Using babies, Israeli study reveals why AI fails to truly understand animal calls

Even as AI masters human language, a groundbreaking Israeli study reveals a fundamental flaw in how AI decodes the animal kingdom: It hears the volume and pitch, but misses the point.

German shepherd barking (illustrative)
Turn down the echo. Turn up the comfort.

What are acoustic wall panels? WoodUpp panels pair oak slats with a felt backing that absorbs echo

WoodUpp acoustic panels combine sound absorption and Scandinavian-inspired design to create quieter, more comfortable interiors.

Wooden acoustic panels from WoodUpp tame echo in large rooms

Fitnexa - Somnipods 3.

Review: Fitnexa Somnipods 3 – the earbuds that will give you a quiet night


AeroClip headphones: Do not block your ears

The brand’s new Open Ear headphones, soundcore, offer a comfortable and ideal experience for workouts and travel.

soundcore AeroClip.

The brain listens 'smarter' when we focus, Israeli study discovers

A Hebrew U study shows the brain predicts and times sounds during focus, revealing how we tune out noise and stay attentive, a finding that could improve hearing aids and attention training.

A person cups their hand to their ear in an act of listening (illustrative)

What war sounds like: From fear to the music of recovery - opinion

We’ve become attuned to the aural side of the war: the unsettling rings of the phone alarms, the undulating waves of sirens, the knocking of rockets out of the air.

His shouts are the sound of a gate opening, says the writer. (Illustrative)

I returned to the new version of the speakers I fell in love with in high school

Harman Kardon’s iconic speakers are back with a new design. I tested them and discovered that they not only preserved the magic but also deliver excellent sound and great value for the price.

Harman Kardon’s Soundsticks 5

The still image moves: Google launches a new tool that turns a photo into a video with sound

Gemini pushes boundaries, and now you can create video clips from any image using a simple text prompt. The service is gradually becoming available in Israel.

Google now turns even a photo into a video

Israeli scientists: Stressed plants emit ultrasonic sounds influencing insect behavior

Female moths avoid plants emitting distress sounds, Israeli scientists find.

 Israeli scientists: Stressed plants emit ultrasonic sounds influencing insect behavior.

Review: The headphones that connect you to your surroundings – EarFun's OpenJump

EarFun's OpenJump headphones offer an open design, high-quality sound, water resistance, and dual device connectivity at an affordable price.

 EarFun - OpenJump

Canarit Audiobooks: An Israeli firm making books more accessible for busy consumers

A new Israeli venture makes literature more accessible and alluring for busy consumers.

 An illustrative image of headphones around books.

Can wind exceed sound? Scientists observe 33,000 km/h winds on a planet

To put the wind speeds into perspective, the fastest winds ever observed in our solar system are on Neptune, at a speed of 1,800 kilometers per hour.

 Can the wind go faster than sound? Scientists observe winds reaching up to 33,000 kilometers per hour on a planet.

Review: Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar – a premium upgrade for your TV

The soundbar is now a TV essential, and the Arc Ultra is an audiophile’s ideal choice. Sonos’ new model features stronger bass, more channels, and integration with the company’s ecosystem.

 Sonos - Arc Ultra