Trending Now - Samsung's New App Aims to Alleviate Motion Sickness With Sound

WHO:

CNET - Samsung is the company behind the new app called "Hearapy."

9to5Google - Researchers from Nagoya University in Japan contributed to the backing data for the app.

WHAT:

theverge.com - The Hearapy app allows users to adjust the duration of the tone between 40 to 120 seconds.

Techmeme - The app is designed to mitigate motion sickness by playing a 100Hz sine wave tone for 60 seconds, which can provide relief for up to two hours.

TechRadar - The Hearapy app is reported to be effective when used with the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.

GSMArena.com - The app can also be used with headphones, not just earbuds, as long as they can reach 100Hz frequencies.

GSMArena.com - Listening to a 100Hz sine wave at 75-85dB for several minutes can temporarily alleviate motion sickness by improving balance.

9to5Google - Samsung's Hearapy app can keep your brain stimulated for "up to two hours" after a quick session.

CNET - Samsung's Hearapy app is free to download.

9to5Google - The app is designed to be a companion for users of Samsung's Galaxy Buds, specifically the Galaxy Buds 4, which are highlighted as effective for the app's sound therapy.

9to5Google - The app can be used with any earbuds that can reach 100Hz frequencies, not limited to Samsung products.

CNET - Samsung's Hearapy app is designed to alleviate motion sickness through sound therapy.

9to5Google - The app plays specific audio frequencies to reduce travel nausea for up to two hours with a quick session.

9to5Google - The app emits bass sine waves at frequencies as low as 100Hz for a duration of 60 seconds at a time.

WHERE:

9to5Google - The app is available on the Google Play Store and can be used with any earbuds that can reach 100Hz frequencies.

WHEN:

9to5Google - The app was released in 2026.

WHY:

theverge.com - The app was inspired by research conducted by Nagoya University in Japan, which found that specific sound wavelengths helped reduce discomfort for individuals reading in a moving vehicle.

9to5Google - The app aims to help users process movements better by stimulating the balance system inside the inner ear.

HOW:

theverge.com - For the app to be most effective, it requires headphones or earbuds to reproduce the tone at an 80 to 85-decibel volume level.

Techmeme - A 60-second session of listening to the 100Hz sine wave can provide relief from motion sickness symptoms for up to two hours.

GSMArena.com - The app requires the volume to be loud but not uncomfortably so for effective results.

9to5Google - The app requires the 100Hz tone to be played without interruption from other sounds to be effective.

9to5Google - The app works by playing sound waves to stimulate the inner ear's balance system, which helps improve balance when listening to a 100Hz tone at a certain volume for around a minute.

(UPDATED April 1, 2026 04:03 UTC)

The Hearapy app, designed to alleviate motion sickness, allows users to customize the duration of a soothing tone between 40 to 120 seconds. This app plays a 100Hz sine wave tone for 60 seconds, providing relief for up to two hours, and was inspired by research from Nagoya University in Japan that highlighted the benefits of specific sound wavelengths for those reading in moving vehicles. To achieve the best results, users should listen with headphones or earbuds at a volume level between 80 to 85 decibels.

(UPDATED March 31, 2026 23:07 UTC)

The Hearapy app has been reported to be effective when used with the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, and it can also be utilized with any headphones that can reach 100Hz frequencies. A quick 60-second session of listening to a 100Hz sine wave can provide relief from motion sickness symptoms for as long as two hours. This innovative app is making waves in the tech community for its potential benefits.

(UPDATED March 31, 2026 17:22 UTC)

Listening to a 100Hz sine wave at a volume of 75 to 85 decibels for several minutes can temporarily alleviate motion sickness by enhancing balance, according to GSMArena.com. Samsung's Hearapy app, which can keep your brain stimulated for up to two hours after a quick session, works best when the volume is loud but still comfortable. This innovative approach offers a new way to tackle motion sickness while providing cognitive benefits.

(UPDATED March 31, 2026 13:24 UTC)

Samsung has launched its Hearapy app, which is now available for free download and designed to enhance the experience for users of the Galaxy Buds 4, known for their effectiveness in sound therapy. While the app is optimized for these earbuds, it can also be used with any earbuds that can reach 100Hz frequencies. To achieve the best results, the app requires a continuous 100Hz tone to be played without interruption from other sounds.

(UPDATED March 31, 2026 07:21 UTC)

Samsung has launched a new app called "Hearapy," designed to alleviate motion sickness through sound therapy, with backing data from researchers at Nagoya University in Japan. The app plays specific audio frequencies, including bass sine waves as low as 100Hz, to help reduce travel nausea for up to two hours after a quick session. Available on the Google Play Store, Hearapy can be used with any earbuds that can reach those frequencies, aiming to help users better process movements by stimulating the balance system in the inner ear.