Beyond sound: Red-eyed treefrogs use sound and vibration in calls for mates and aggression
One would be hard-pressed to take a walk outside without hearing the sounds of calling animals. During the day, birds chatter back and forth, and as night falls, frogs and insects call to defend territories and to attract potential mates. For several.....»»
How do you pronounce “hockey”? US players say it with “fake Canadian” accent.
They don't want to sound Canadian, but like a hockey player—a "linguistic persona." Enlarge (credit: Tommy Gilligan/USMA PAO/CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) University of Rochester linguist Andrew Bray started out studying the evolut.....»»
A spider silk sound system: Webs match acoustic particle velocity for long-distance sound detection
The best microphone in the world might have an unexpected source: spider silk. Spiders weave webs to trap their insect snacks, but the sticky strands also help spiders hear......»»
AT&T plans satellite voice calls and broadband for 5G iPhones
AT&T appears to be closer to letting every iPhone since the iPhone 12 make voice calls and texts via satellite, using 5G.Render of an AT&T/AST SpaceMobile satellite in orbitAT&T has been working on bringing satellite broadband and specifically voice.....»»
Usually $600, this LG soundbar with subwoofer is $400 today
Need to upgrade your TV's sound? It doesn't have to be super expensive if you pick up deals like this......»»
App Store emulator surge continues, this time for PlayStation Portable games
PPSSPP, a popular emulator for PlayStation Portable games, is now available for gamers to play their nostalgic favorites from years past.PPSSPP on the App StoreApple has officially welcomed PPSSPP, a popular PSP emulator (and not the sound to summon.....»»
Democratizing the Demoscene: PicoGUS Brings the 90s Tracker Sound to the Masses
Still entranced by the specific sound of the 90s era Gravis Ultrasound PC card after all these years, Ian Scott set out to emulate it using Raspberry Pi. The post Democratizing the Demoscene: PicoGUS Brings the 90s Tracker Sound to the Masses appear.....»»
A penguin with an unconventional call inspires researchers to change how they study penguins
An emperor penguin's sex determines the nature of their courtship call—male vocalizations are composed of long, slow bursts with lower frequency tones than the female version. But calls of SeaWorld San Diego male penguin E-79 caught the attention o.....»»
Google will use AI to protect users from scam calls
Google will be leveraging the power of its AI in Gemini Nano to screen for potential scam calls and protect users. The post Google will use AI to protect users from scam calls appeared first on Phandroid. We’ve all received scam calls in.....»»
Android’s AI era includes eavesdropping on phone calls, warning you about scams
A scammer says "transfer the money in your bank account," but Android is listening. The "ask this PDF" feature. Google's "code re.....»»
Scientists unlock mysteries of orangutan communication
In a study published in PeerJ, scientists have revealed the intricate vocal patterns of Bornean orangutans, shedding new light on the complexities of their communication. Titled "Vocal Complexity in the Long Calls of Bornean Orangutans," the research.....»»
Google’s holographic ‘magic window’ video calls are becoming a reality
Google said that it is collaborating with HP to start commercializing Project Starline in 2025......»»
iOS 17.5 is now available: Here’s everything you need to know
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Denon adds Siri functionality to its lineup of smart speakers
You can now use Siri on select Denon Home Series speakers — provided you already have a HomePod in your house.The Denon Home Sound Bar 550Denon, a company known for its wireless receivers and smart speakers, has quietly rolled out a feature that al.....»»
Fallout 4 Next-Gen Update 2: What’s New
Bethesda’s pushed a new Fallout 4 patch today, it calls it Next-Gen Update 2, and the firmware is available to download right now. Last week, the company said it would push a new Fallout 4 update to all platforms on May 13th and the company stu.....»»
Stop spam calls at the source by fighting data brokers with Incogni
Spam calls and robocalls flood our iPhones because our personal information is accessed through data brokers, but you can end the insanity with the help of online data removal services.Stop spam calls with IncogniThe number one commodity on the inter.....»»
Best soundbars of 2024: a sound upgrade for your TV
Ready for the next level of movie and TV show audio? Investing in one of these soundbars will enhance your TV's sound in more ways than one......»»
iPhone 16 Pro rumored to feature new display with 20% higher brightness
Mere days after debuting the M4 iPad Pro featuring what Apple calls “the world’s most advanced display,” a new rumor indicates that the iPad’s Ultra Retina XDR isn’t the only display innovation the company has up its sleeves this year, with.....»»
Dell warns of “incident” that may have leaked customers’ personal info
Notification follows claim of compromised database with 49M Dell customers' data. Enlarge (credit: Getty) For years, Dell customers have been on the receiving end of scam calls from people claiming to be part of the comp.....»»
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Looking to start a podcast or improve on your voice/video calls? Then the Shure SM7dB could be it, especially at this 28% discount! The post Get 28% off the Shure SM7dB microphone in this AMAZING DEAL! appeared first on Phandroid. Shure is.....»»
Jack Dorsey Leaves BlueSky Board and Calls X ‘Freedom Technology’
The Twitter founder’s moves suggest an apparent warming of relations between him and Elon Musk. Jack Dorsey has left the board of social networking service Bluesky, which he helped fund and popularize a year ago in the wake of reg.....»»