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 ...

Eating good ramen is one of life’s great pleasures and slurping your noodles is the culturally appropriate way to do it.— But what if you’re someone who justcan’t stand the sound of people enjoying ...

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 ...

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 ...

Leave it to Japan. Ramen-maker Nissin created a pricey utensil that disguises eating sounds by linking to your smartphone. CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is ...

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 ...