While research tends to go back and forth on the advantages of noise versus silence for creativity and productivity, I always find myself more relaxed and focused at work after turning on a light ...

I have always gravitated towards ambient music during early mornings, late nights and when I study, and I personally believe ...

From soothing drones and chimes to the sound of rain gently tapping on the roof - ambient music is transforming the way people sleep, focus and relax. Once an esoteric 1970s genre, mood music ...

Everything you need to know about ambient noise monitoring—from sensor technologies to reporting best practices.

I magine walking into a garden center a decade from now, looking for something to liven up your backyard. A rose bush? Fruit tree? You’re not sure, exactly, but you’ll get to a decision almost ...

As organizations seek to attract talent, optimize operations and ensure resilience, ambient-aware environments will become a ...

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Automate dark and light mode based on your surroundings.

Brian Eno’s favourite music genre is getting cool again, as a number of events dedicate new areas to the art of the chillout. But why now? Unless you’re from the new breed of permanently hydrated ...

It’s not where your friends are, but how close they are that matters. After years of exact coordinate checkins, both Foursquare and Facebook are now focusing on ambient proximity — constantly and ...