A magnetically actuated acoustic metamaterial
Space coiling acoustic metamaterials are static and require manual reconfiguration for sound-field modulation. In a new report published in Communications Materials, Christabel Choi, and a team of scientists in computer science and engineering in the.....»»
Researchers identify the neurons that synchronize female preferences with male courtship songs in fruit flies
When it comes to courtship, it is important to ensure that one is interacting with a member of the same species. Animals use multiple sensory systems to confirm that potential mates are indeed suitable, with acoustic communication playing an importan.....»»
Kuo: New AirPods Max, HomePod mini, and low-cost AirPods to begin mass production in second half of 2024
Respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said that he expects Apple to refresh its acoustic audio products beginning in the second half of 2024. Specifically, Kuo anticipates a new model of AirPods Max, the second-generation HomePod mini, and a ne.....»»
Hands-on: iPad Pro wireless charging isn’t built-in yet, but MagEZ makes it possible
As an iPad Pro enthusiast, I have always dreamed of a scenario where I can magnetically throw my iPad on a stand and have it just begin wirelessly charging, just as MagSafe does for iOS devices. The M2 iPad Pro was rumored to bring some version of A.....»»
Topological acoustic waveguide to help reduce unwanted energy consumption in electronics
A team of researchers has developed a new acoustic waveguide based on the mathematical concept of topology, which will lead to reduced energy consumption in many everyday electronic devices......»»
MGG Wireless Charging Station review: You get what you pay for
The MGG Wireless Charging Station shows that, just because the product is compatible with MagSafe, doesn't mean it's great.MagSafe works with iPhone 12 devices or later, and allows you to connect different accessories magnetically to the back of your.....»»
Microsoft’s new AI can simulate anyone’s voice with 3 seconds of audio
Text-to-speech model can preserve speaker's emotional tone and acoustic environment. Enlarge / An AI-generated image of a person's silhouette. (credit: Ars Technica) On Thursday, Microsoft researchers announced a new tex.....»»
Astronomers make most extensive study yet of young stars" magnetic activity
Astronomers have made the most extensive study yet of how magnetically active stars are when they are young. This gives scientists a window into how X-rays from stars like the sun, but billions of years younger, could partially or completely evaporat.....»»
Sonos rolling out Trueplay EQ tuning support for iPhone 14 and 14 Pro
Sonos first launched its custom EQ software called Trueplay back in 2015 which has evolved over the years to dial in the best acoustic performance based on the room you’re using the speakers. After a curious delay, the Sonos app now appears to sup.....»»
Helping acoustic concepts resonate with students
"I am sitting in a room, different from the one you are in now." With these words, Alvin Lucier begins a fascinating recording where his voice warps and becomes indistinguishable over time—solely because of how sound reflects in the room. For physi.....»»
Safely clean your AirPods with Belkin"s new cleaning kit
Belkin has released an AirPods Cleaning Kit that claims to remove earwax and restore acoustic performance for certain AirPods.Belkin AirPods Cleaning KitOur ears constantly produce wax and naturally occurring oils as a cleaning mechanism. Some will i.....»»
Large terrestrial mammals are more vulnerable to acoustic impact of drones than to visual impact
Large terrestrial mammals are vulnerable to the acoustic sounds of drones, technological systems which are increasingly used to study the wildlife in open habitats such as the savanna and marshes......»»
Hydroacoustic signals help study impacts of underwater explosions off French coast
A study of hydroacoustic, acoustic and seismic waves from underwater explosions off the French coast could help guide the disposal of unexploded World War II ordnance (UXO) in those waters, according to a new study published in the Bulletin of the Se.....»»
Guiding worm locomotion with magnetically reconfigurable microtopographies
The living worm Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) has ~60% gene similarity to humans. This similarity has been studied to develop therapies for age-induced diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. However, the resear.....»»
Collision risk assessments for bats are inaccurate for large wind turbines
Many bats are at risk of colliding with wind turbines. To prevent this, approval procedures for new turbines require acoustic surveys to assess this risk. The surveys help to identify those conditions under which bats are particularly active in the r.....»»
Tai-Saw steps up deployment in healthcare and automotive sectors
Taiwan-based Tai-Saw Technology (TST), dedicated to supplying SAW (surface acoustic wave) filters and quartz crystal components, has stepped up its deployment in the healthcare and automotive sectors......»»
Buyers to split up bankrupt interior parts supplier Gissing
Gissing, a unit of a Chinese automotive supplier, carried about $100 million in liabilities, including $13.3 million owed to Tesla. The company makes interior acoustic and cargo management systems at six plants in the U.S. and Mexico......»»
Learning from animal evolution to reproduce materials for vibration damping and acoustic wave control
Through millions of years of evolution, nature has produced biological systems with exceptional properties and functionalities. Many organisms have adapted to their particular environment by creating extraordinarily efficient materials and structures.....»»
Reducing noise pollution with acoustic walls and rubberised roads
Sound-diffracting walls and rubberised asphalt ingredients tackle the major environmental concern of noise pollution from traffic......»»
Development of high-time-resolution measurement of electron temperature and density in a magnetically confined plasma
Fusion power generation uses the energy generated by fusion reactions in high-temperature plasma. To achieve this, it is necessary to precisely measure the fast-changing high-temperature plasma to understand and control the physical phenomena......»»
New fishing management tools for the Pyrenean marine coastline
The Pyrenean marine coastline has a high biological connectivity between fish populations that move around different habitats at a regional scale, according to the RESMED project (2019–2021), an initiative based on acoustic telemetry techniques for.....»»