All articles tagged with #background noise
A new study suggests that tapping at a rate of 1.5-2 times per second before listening to speech in noisy environments can help improve comprehension, offering a simple trick to better hear conversations in loud settings.
A study from Northwestern University found evidence that the inability to block out multiple sensory information in those who are creatively talented. The study included 100 participants and had them answer questions about their creative achievements in the visual arts, creative writing, scientific discovery, culinary arts, and more. The results showed that people who gave the most creative answers and achievements also were very sensitive to background noise while working.
A study of Russian readers found that background noise, such as chatter in a coffee shop or traffic noise, doesn't affect how our brain comprehends written text. The study examined the effects of auditory and visual noise on reading fluency and comprehension. The researchers found that dealing with a clutter of words increased reading speed, possibly because we find the process more irritating and want to finish reading quickly. The study supports the good-enough language processing theory, indicating that auditory and visual noise doesn't make us rely any more or less on this particular comprehension method while we're reading.
Apple has introduced a new feature called Voice Isolation to iPhone cellular calls that prioritizes the sound of the user's voice over other sounds in the surrounding environment. To enable this feature, users must be on an active cellular phone call and swipe down from the top right corner to open Control Center on iPhone, then tap on the Mic Mode button and choose "Voice Isolation" from the available options. This feature is available on iOS 16.4 or newer and can help to improve the clarity of voice communication on iPhone calls and reduce other sound distractions from the environment.