Focusing sound vibrations precisely can knock over one Lego minifig among many
The key is a signal processing technique that is akin to ventriloquism. Enlarge / Brian Anderson's experiments with Lego minifigs led to the development of an interactive museum exhibit in Switzerland. (credit: Brian Anderson).....»»
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......»»
Should misogyny be treated as a form of extremism?
The UK government has recently announced a review into their counter-terrorism strategy, focusing on responses to "extremist ideologies." This announcement named misogyny as one of its extremist ideological trends of interest......»»
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......»»
3D shapes of viral proteins point to previously unknown roles
Viruses are tricky to keep up with. They evolve quickly and regularly develop new proteins that help them infect their hosts. These rapid shifts mean that researchers are still trying to understand a multitude of viral proteins and precisely how they.....»»
Sound drives "quantum jumps" between electron orbits
Cornell University researchers have demonstrated that acoustic sound waves can be used to control the motion of an electron as it orbits a lattice defect in a diamond, a technique that can potentially improve the sensitivity of quantum sensors and be.....»»
Indirect emissions the key to agricultural emissions reduction, research suggests
Focusing on the direct emissions from the Australian agricultural sector is not the most effective way in dealing with the industry's greenhouse gas emissions, research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found......»»
Astrophysicists use AI to precisely calculate universe"s "settings"
The standard model of the universe relies on just six numbers. Using a new approach powered by artificial intelligence, researchers at the Flatiron Institute and their colleagues extracted information hidden in the distribution of galaxies to estimat.....»»
Physicists ease path to entanglement for quantum sensing
Nothing in science can be achieved or understood without measurement. Today, thanks to advances in quantum sensing, scientists can measure things that were once impossible to even imagine: vibrations of atoms, properties of individual photons, fluctu.....»»
The 8 best subwoofers for 2024: add boom to your movie or music room
Need a little more low-end presence in your home theater sound? It might be time to invest in a dedicated subwoofer, and we know of several great models!.....»»
New varactor enhances quantum dot device measurements at millikelvin temperatures
The development of quantum computing systems relies on the ability to rapidly and precisely measure these systems' electrical properties, such as their underlying charge and spin states. These measurements are typically collected using radio-frequenc.....»»
Researchers demonstrate metasurfaces that control thermal radiation in unprecedented ways
Researchers with the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have experimentally demonstrated that metasurfaces (two-dimensional materials structured at the nanoscale) can precisely control the optical properties of t.....»»
Rode Wireless Pro review: Impressive features, superb audio quality
Rode's wireless microphone systems have been the choice of creators for years. The new Rode Wireless Pro system has enhanced features, and radically improves sound quality, connectivity, and user experience.The Rode Wireless Pro microphone system is.....»»
Doctor decries Apple gift card discount "scam" after failing to understand the terms of the deal
An academic with a sideline in TikTok videos about marketing scams claims Apple defrauded her over an iPad discount — despite her getting precisely the deal she was promised and should have expected.Apple gift cardsThis will shock you, but it's pos.....»»
Google Clarifies that it’s NOT Discontinuing Fitbit Smartwatches
The Versa and Sense live on, supposedly. The post Google Clarifies that it’s NOT Discontinuing Fitbit Smartwatches appeared first on Phandroid. Just recently, there were rumors that Google will be focusing full-time on its Pixel Watc.....»»
Bowers & Wilkins’ wireless earbuds massive redesign
B&W's newest earbuds get a slew of improvements, including better sound quality, battery life, and ANC, plus a long-awaited inclusion of Bluetooth Multipoint......»»
Bluesound Node Nano review: an affordable, audiophile-grade mini music streamer
Bluesound's Node Nano is its most affordable hi-res music streamer, and yet it doesn't skimp on what matters most: great sound......»»
Bluesound has 3 new hi-res music streamers starting at $299
Bluesound has expanded its network music streamer lineup with three new Node models for all budgets and sound systems......»»
Best cheap headphones and earbuds 2024: Earfun, Soundcore, Beats, and others
Saving money and getting great sound quality needn't be mutually exclusive. These headphones and earbuds prove it......»»
Deals: M2 iPad Air Magic Keyboard $170 off, 1TB MacBook Pro up to $450 off, Bose AirPlay Smart Soundbar, and more
Your Friday 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to go with deals on Apple’s Magic Keyboard for your new M2 iPad Air, the 1TB MacBook Pro, headphones, AirPlay sound bars, and more. You can now score Apple’s Magic Keyboard for the new M2 iPad Air sta.....»»
How to build and preserve a vinyl record collection
Your father-in-law was right: Vinyl records sound amazing and super cool. If you're just starting your collection journey, here's everything you need to know......»»