Epidemic Sound raises $450M at a $1.4B valuation to ‘soundtrack the internet’
The popularity of video and other streamed content like podcasts is continuing to grow at a breakneck speed, and today a startup called Epidemic Sound, a marketplace to source the background music for that media, is announcing a huge round of funding.....»»
Researchers find a place to take a python"s pulse
Stethoscopes don't work well on reptiles. Scales interfere with sound transmission. Scared tortoises and turtles hide behind their legs, covering their hearts......»»
JLab brings dual-driver, hi-res sound to its best sports earbuds
JLab's Epic Sport ANC 3 brings new sound quality and spatial audio it its best earhook earbuds......»»
Internet Archive’s e-book lending is not fair use, appeals court rules
Publishers prevail despite lack of proof of market harm. Enlarge (credit: tunart | iStock / Getty Images Plus) The Internet Archive has lost its appeal after book publishers successfully sued to block the Open Libraries.....»»
The White House thinks it"s time to repair a weak link in the internet
It's time to talk about the Border Gateway Protocol, the White House says......»»
Dynamic Colors and Sound Make up Kanto Audio’s New Speaker Range
Check out Kanto Audio's newest gear. The post Dynamic Colors and Sound Make up Kanto Audio’s New Speaker Range appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re after a set of speakers which manage to impress both in terms of sound and lo.....»»
AirPods Max with bone conduction could make phone calls more private
Future AirPods Max or other personal audio accessories could increase the privacy of sound, by using bone conduction to transmit calls or private audio to the user without being heard by anyone else.Like other forms of communication, audio can someti.....»»
How to add audio to PowerPoint
Add some flair with music or sound effects, or record your own voice. We’ll show you how to add audio to PowerPoint for enhancing your next slideshow......»»
How I proved to my ISP that my internet connection was inexcusably bad
Although my internet connection was downright terrible, my internet service provider couldn't care less. A shockingly simple tool helped me fix the problem......»»
Don’t use your Windows PC without using these security settings
Keep your Windows 11 PC safe and sound by tweaking these security settings. In just a few clicks, you’ll have increased your security and peace of mind......»»
Nonprofit scrubs illegal content from controversial AI training dataset
After backlash, LAION cleans child sex abuse materials from AI training data. Enlarge (credit: Kirillm | iStock / Getty Images Plus) After Stanford Internet Observatory researcher David Thiel found links to child sexual.....»»
Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9 review: a bare-bones soundbar with brilliant sound
Sony's newest flagship soundbar can produce impressive sound for movies and shows, but its lack of extra features makes us question its high price......»»
New discoveries about how mosquitoes mate may help the fight against malaria
A high-pitched buzzing sound in your ear is an unmistakable sign that a female mosquito is out on the hunt—for they, not males, drink blood. Hearing that tone might make you turn to try to swat the pest. But for a male mosquito, that tone means it'.....»»
Here’s why the iPhone 16’s Capture button will be a bigger deal than it sounds
One of the expected features of the iPhone 16 is a dedicated Capture button for photos and videos. CAD drawings and dummy models suggest all four models will get the button. That might not sound like too big a deal, especially for those who own an.....»»
Save a Hundred Bucks with Sony’s Highly-Recommended ANC Headphones!
The XM4s are still amazing. The post Save a Hundred Bucks with Sony’s Highly-Recommended ANC Headphones! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re after a pair of great-sounding wireless headphones with terrific sound and features.....»»
Eli Lilly raises price of Zepbound while trumpeting discount on starter vials
Cost for insured patients without coverage for the drug rises from $550 to $650 a month. Enlarge / An Eli Lilly & Co. Zepbound injection pen arranged in the Brooklyn borough of New York, US, on Thursday, March 28, 2024. (credit:.....»»
US: Alaska man busted with 10,000+ child sex abuse images despite his many encrypted apps
Encryption alone won't save you from the feds. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) The rise in child sexual abuse material (CSAM) has been one of the darkest Internet trends, but after years of covering CSAM.....»»
I just found this bass-heavy Vizio 20-inch home theater sound bar for $70
Want to improve your home cinema? Don't miss this Vizio 20-inch sound bar deal at Target. It's already priced competitively, more so with the discount......»»
Children and the internet: Helping kids navigate this modern minefield
The United States' most senior public health official, surgeon-general Vivek Murthy, believes social media platforms should come with warning labels. The United Nations' education, science and culture agency says smartphones should be banned in schoo.....»»
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 review: better audio for the active set
The OpenRun Pro 2 take what Shokz has done well — open-ear headphones for active types of folks — and made them sound much better......»»
Algorithm raises new questions about Cascadia earthquake record
The Cascadia subduction zone in the Pacific Northwest has a history of producing powerful and destructive earthquakes that have sunk forests and spawned tsunamis that reached all the way to the shores of Japan......»»