(CNN) -- Spotify's new royalty system means so-called functional noises like the sound of rainfall will earn significantly less than traditional music files. (CNN) — Spotify’s new royalty system means ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Functional content — think rain noises, whale sounds, recordings of wind rustling the leaves and the like — will be significantly ...

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A good night's rest isn't always easy to come by, especially if you're a light sleeper who wakes up with even the faintest of sounds. Sound machines offer a solution for those who struggle to fall ...

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NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. White noise machines can help reduce outdoor noises, mask ...

On the Background Sounds page on the iPhone, you can choose from eight different sounds, including bright noise, dark noise, ocean, rain, stream, night and fire. Jim Rossman / TNS I work in a place ...

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