Glamping on the roof of a Kia Sorento is better than it sounds
Throw a Roofnest on top of a car and you’ve got yourself a weekend away. Enlarge / The Roofnest tent is quick to deploy and keeps you off the ground. (credit: Tim Stevens) I've had a fascination with rooftop tents ever sin.....»»
Here’s what the electric Dodge Charger’s “Fratzonic exhaust” sounds like
Dodge wants to keep the aural spectacle even as it moves to electric propulsion. Enlarge / Dodge doesn't want to be accused of building a boring EV. (credit: Dodge) Electric motors have many advantages over internal comb.....»»
How headphones are helping people with sensory needs live a calmer life
For people with sensory needs such as the neurodivergent or those with ADHD, the sounds of the world can be excruciating. Here's how headphones can help......»»
This Is How a Healthy Coral Reef Sounds—And Why It Matters
Coral reef soundscapes could help researchers assess their overall health......»»
iOS 18 expands ambient noise lineup with new Fire and Night sounds
Did you know that iOS includes built-in ambient noise options? Third-party white noise apps are great, but if you don’t need the extra features they offer, Apple’s own solution is already on your device at no extra cost. And in iOS 18, two new ba.....»»
China begins launching a megaconstellation, and it sounds a lot like Starlink
Like Starlink, China's Qianfan satellites have an easy-to-pack flat-panel design. Enlarge / A Long March 6A rocket launches the first 18 Internet satellites for China's Qianfan, or Thousand Sails, broadband network. (credit: VCG.....»»
The iPhone 17 Slim sounds like Apple’s weirdest iPhone ever
The iPhone 16 is coming in a few months, but the iPhone 17 rumors are starting up. So far, it sounds like Apple's weirdest iPhone yet......»»
Scientists using new sound tech to save animals from extinction
Research, conducted by The University of Warwick and the University of New South Wales in Australia, analyzes animal sounds from endangered species including types of elephants, whales and birds......»»
A camera trap for the invisible—a solution to difficult pattern recognition problem in experimental particle physics
It sounds fantastical, but it's a reality for the scientists who work at the world's largest particle collider......»»
How to Save Your Home From a Wildfire
Small improvements to the roof, siding, windows, and vents of your house can make a big difference when threatened by the risk of flames......»»
New tech helps find hidden details in whale, cassowary and other barely audible animal calls
Over the past few decades, animal sounds have seen a huge surge in research. Advances in recording equipment and analysis techniques have driven new insights into animal behavior, population distribution, taxonomy and anatomy......»»
AMD has a new motherboard, but you should avoid it at all costs
AMD is introducing the B840 motherboard chipset, which sounds like a slightly downgraded version of B850. It cuts a major feature, however......»»
A four-day week can work if staff and employers can deal with the challenges
It sounds like a dream for many people currently working five days a week: how about just doing four days and having a long weekend?.....»»
SpaceX space junk crashed onto Saskatchewan farmland, highlighting a potential impending disaster
In late April, farmers in Saskatchewan stumbled upon spacecraft fragments while preparing their fields for seeding. It sounds like the beginning of a science fiction movie, but this really happened, sending a powerful warning: it is only a matter of.....»»
Forget about the iPhone 16. This new iPhone 17 rumor sounds incredible
We're just weeks away from the iPhone 16 series. However, there continues to be news about next year's iPhone 17 — and things are getting exciting......»»
The Mystery of Consciousness Is Deeper Than We Thought
Despite great progress, we lack even the beginning of an explanation of how the brain produces our inner world of colors, sounds, smells and tastes. A thought experiment with “pain-pleasure” zombies illustrates that the mystery is deeper.....»»
A new Galaxy S24 Ultra update is coming soon, and it sounds like a big deal
Another software update is set to arrive for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. The August 2024 update once again focuses on cameras, and it sounds like a big one......»»
Combining community values with science is key to ecosystem restoration, study demonstrates
Up on the "roof of the world," one of the world's largest ecosystem restoration projects is taking place. The Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP) in western China is the world's highest plateau and covers a land area roughly five times the size of France......»»
macOS Sequoia brings Headphone Accommodations feature to the Mac
Since iOS 14, iPhone and iPad users can customize their experience with AirPods and Beats headphones using the Headphone Accommodations feature, which amplifies soft sounds and adjusts certain frequencies according to the user’s hearing needs. With.....»»
Green-minded Subaru store uses rain to power car wash
Planet Subaru has installed a pair of 800-gallon tanks in its service area that collect rainwater from the dealership roof, filter it, and use it for its customer car wash with the help of gravity......»»
Sony’s new Android phone just leaked, and it sounds mighty interesting
The Sony Xperia Pro C is set to be a potent flagship phone with some interesting camera capabilities. Here's some of what you can expect......»»