Skip to main content

sound

The Verge's favorite tools to stay organized

theverge.com

As an audio engineer, I prefer not to use sounds like dings or rings as reminders while I’m working. Instead, I rely on my sense of smell. When I need to remember an important meeting, I place a slice of bread in my toaster oven, which is connected to a Wemo smart plug. Then, I ask my Google Assistant to turn on the toaster five minutes before the event. When I smell toast, it reminds me that I have a meeting in a few minutes.

Andru Marino, senior audio producer

Noise Is All around Us—and It's Affecting You More than You Think

thewalrus.ca

Sound aesthetic is important for another reason besides our pleasure. It might lead to a more ethical relationship with our environment and the people around us. Jordan says, once we deal with harmful, excessive noise that causes physical and psychological damage, we might want to reconsider how we deal with the soundscapes we live and work in. He thinks it would make us better citizens and better humans.

Fairbuds XL

theguardian.com

This ethical and repairable design proves Bluetooth headphones can be more sustainable