How Mockingbirds Compose Songs Just Like Beethoven
The birds aren’t producing sounds at random. Some of their strategies are surprisingly similar to ones used by humans......»»
Best Bluetooth speakers to buy in 2023
Take your entertainment anywhere with these amazing and portable Bluetooth speakers. Bluetooth speakers provide a very convenient way of enjoying one’s favorite music. They allow users to listen to songs from anywhere at any time with.....»»
Samba de Amigo is one of four new games coming to Apple Arcade this month
SEGA’s classic rhythm game Samba de Amigo: Party-To-Go is one of four new games coming to Apple Arcade this month. SEGA says that the revival version is exclusive to Apple’s streaming games service, and includes new songs and a brand-new Story.....»»
Presumed Beethoven skull fragments return to Vienna
Skull fragments, presumed to be from Ludwig van Beethoven, have returned to Vienna, where the legendary 19th century German composer was buried, experts said Thursday......»»
Why Songs Get Stuck in Your Head—and How to Stop Them
Maybe it’s a commercial jingle, a TikTok song, or a new summer bop. Here’s how to trick your brain into hitting pause......»»
Using AI to save species from extinction cascades
Algorithms can predict what movies or songs you might like, but they can also predict which species a predator would most likely eat......»»
All animal intelligence was shaped by just five leaps in brain evolution, new paper argues
The animal world is full of different types of intelligence, from the simple bodily coordination of jellyfish to the navigation abilities of bees, the complex songs of birds and the imaginative symbolic thought of humans......»»
5 best TV theme songs of all time
From Seinfeld to Stranger Things, we rank the 5 best TV theme songs of all time......»»
Lonely people see the world differently, according to their brains
Brain activity differs among people who feel out of touch with their peers. Enlarge (credit: D. Anschutz) There is a reason countless songs about loneliness exist. Many are relatable, since feeling alone is often part of.....»»
Can Your Body"s Response to Music Predict Hit Songs? A New AI Study Claims It Can
A new study suggests AI can analyze cardiac activity to predict whether a song will be a hit before it’s released. But some hit song scientists are skeptical.....»»
YouTube scammer who stole millions in song royalties sentenced to 5 years
YouTube scammer aggressively defended fake rights to 50,000 songs over 5 years. Enlarge (credit: Thomas Trutschel / Contributor | Photothek) A YouTube scammer conspiring to run what Billboard described as possibly the la.....»»
Study shows brain activity helps predict restaurant sales
It has been recognized that the activity of dopamine centers in the brain can predict the popularity of songs, the efficacy of advertising campaigns, and the success of microcredit programs. But can we accurately forecast next year's sales of restaur.....»»
Purely AI-generated songs declared ineligible for Grammy Awards
"A work that contains no human authorship is not eligible in any categories." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Amid increasing use of generative AI in music, the Recording Academy has updated its rules for the 66th annual.....»»
iOS 17 lets users ask Siri to play media on the HomePod using iPhone apps
HomePod users can listen to songs with not only Apple Music, but also third-party services like Pandora, Deezer, and iHeartRadio. However, the list of apps compatible with the HomePod is really small, but Apple is trying to change this. Starting wit.....»»
Lead contamination may mean fewer mockingbirds
A new Tulane University study finds that lead contamination in cities isn't just a risk for children. It could also mean fewer hatchlings for mockingbirds......»»
Elon Musk: Twitter sued by music publishers for $250m
A group representing 17 publishers claims it enabled copyright violations involving nearly 1,700 songs......»»
Spotify launches My Top 5 BTS Songs feature in honor of the group’s 10th anniversary
Spotify launches My Top 5 BTS Songs feature in honor of the group’s 10th anniversary.....»»
Every surprise song Taylor Swift has performed on "The Eras Tour" (so far)
Thirty-two nights of The Eras Tour and only two surprise Reputation songs! In case you haven't heard yet, Swift adds two surprise songs to her Eras Tour setlist each night, to keep things fresh and fans on their toes. To announce this gimmick on the.....»»
Apple Music finally adds option to cross-fade between songs in iOS 17
Apple Music has finally added a feature that has existed on the Android version of Apple Music for a while, has been a staple of iTunes on desktop, and in fact used to exist in the iOS Music app many moons ago. That’s right — iOS 17 finally add.....»»
Google Messages AI-powered Magic Compose feature is rolling out now
Magic Compose is available for a certain group of users – but you'll have to send your messages to Google......»»
You can now test Google’s Magic Compose AI feature
Google has announced that they will be opening up (limited) beta testing spots for its upcoming Magic Compose feature for Messages. Google’s focus during I/O 2023 was mostly about AI, and how the company is developing various AI tools t.....»»