Note: This piece is better heard than read. To hear this review and the specific musical moments it references, listen at the audio link. Mark Korven specializes in making scary sounds. Lately, though ...

Whether you’re trying to mask the noise around you or fill the silence, a sound machine can be a handy sleep aid. The constant background noise it creates can drown out loud (potentially ...

Thankfully, sound machines are simple devices. Most look like fancy alarm clocks with a few more dials and buttons and switches to access their various sounds and features. If you’re ready to upgrade ...