Each home security system has its own set of cues and meanings, and you'll need to consult with your manual to work them out. There are, however, a few universal warning sounds used for most household ...

If you're near 2nd and Division in downtown Spokane, you may hear something unpleasant. It's a high pitched beeping sound coming from the nearby 7-Eleven. "It works ...

One of the most common sounds in the modern world is the beep. From microwaves and cellphones to computers and backing-up trucks, this high-pitched alert pings us from every direction. But how is it ...

However, one thing was different: Residents were met with the sweet sound of silence. The notorious beeping noise that haunted the post office for at least the last three years was gone. Until Feb. 7, ...

A concerned woman pushing a button on her smoke alarm. - Chameleonseye/Getty Images Each home security system has its own set of cues and meanings, and you'll need to consult with your manual to work ...