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Everyone has different habits. Some people prefer to have some background noise, like music, going when they’re working or exercising. Others need complete and total silence to be able to accomplish ...
Although music has long been thought to enhance creativity, new research says that it may actually have the opposite effect. According to the new study, listening to background music while performing ...
A new study has found that listening to music may have a negative impact on creativity. This is contrary to the popular idea that music and creativity often go hand in hand. According to the ...
This is the first article in "The Art of Listening" series. Music plays many different roles in our lives. Maybe it’s a part of a morning routine, the soundtrack to a study session, or a way to unwind ...
Despite arguments to the contrary, background music can undermine both creative innovation and productivity. According to several surveys, most people believe listening to music boosts their ...
Music is often associated with creativity. However, a study published in the journal Applied Cognitive Psychology has found that listening to background music impairs certain types of creative ...
YouTube Music free background listening will finally be a feature starting November 3. Unfortunately, this feature will only be available in Canada. There’s no word on when this feature might expand ...
The popular view that music enhances creativity has been challenged by researchers who say it has the opposite effect. Psychologists investigated the impact of background music on performance by ...
Apple's iOS 15 has a new feature, and this small one may elevate one's music listening experience, which plays a "Background Sound" on an audio device or via the speakers. This small feature is a ...
YouTube looks set to add audio-only background ads to the video platform but only when you’re listening to content in the background on desktop. In a blog post, YouTube product manager Melissa Hsieh ...
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