While sniffing, coughing and slurping are sounds that most of us barely notice, for others, such noises are enough to make you physically cringe. Misophonia is a condition that causes a strong ...

Do you know someone with misophonia? It’s a condition where certain sounds – like chewing, humming and footsteps – can be tortuous to a person and literally drive them into a rage, The New York Times ...

Shucking and slurping are as much a part of the heritage of oyster festivals today as they have been for centuries. But nowadays, prizes are awarded (sometimes big prizes) for the restaurant worker ...

(WIVB) — A new fork wants to help you with your table manners. The $130 fork will mask any slurping sounds you make. The handle has a microphone that picks up noisy eating. It then sends a signal to ...

Instant noodle producer Nissin Food Products has created a "noise-canceling" fork to mask the sound of someone exuberantly slurping down a mouthful of noodles. Named "Otohiko," the utensil has been ...

We’ve all been annoyed by a someone slurping their soup or ramen before, but chances are you’ve never thought someone would create a product that serves as a solution for this vile sound. Well, we’re ...

We've seen some pretty strange tech-related PR stunts over the years -- Engadget editor Edgar Alvarez rounded up some of the most bizarre for your enjoyment. But this new invention out of Japan might ...

You're out with friends at a fancy dinner you've been looking forward to for weeks. The lighting is soft and flattering, the conversation is joyful, and the wine is flowing. Everything feels just ...