Measles rises globally amid vaccination crash; WHO and CDC sound the alarm
From 2021 to 2022, measles deaths increased 43 percent. Enlarge / A baby with measles. (credit: CDC) The World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are sounding the alarm over the gl.....»»
Record measles outbreak in Oregon blamed on vaccine exemptions
Vaccine exemptions at nearly 9% in the state, enabling sustained transmission. Enlarge / A US child infected with measles during a 2024 outbreak. The child’s cheek shows the characteristic rash associated with this viral infect.....»»
Hybrids, crossovers drive Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia to August U.S. sales gains
U.S. auto sales are projected to rise 7 to 8 percent last month, analysts estimated, with average transaction prices falling as inventory rises and incentives increase......»»
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......»»
Retooled Audi Q5 adds software, driver-assist upgrades
The Q5, Audi’s top seller globally, is the second Audi model to use the brand’s new Premium Platform Combustion architecture following the A5 midsize sedan and wagon......»»
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......»»
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:.....»»
Sunrise alarm clock didn’t make waking up easier—but made sleeping more peaceful
Hatch Restore 2 targets circadian rhythms, but it can't beat sunlight. The Hatch Restore 2 with one of its lighting options on. [credit:.....»»
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......»»
New model to enhance extreme rainfall prediction
New research by an international team of climate experts shows intense, localized, heavy bursts of rainfall can be caused by a rapid rise of air through clouds and proves that these rises in air can be forecast. The team has developed a unique, cutti.....»»
Safeguarding produce from E. coli contamination
Leafy greens such as spinach and lettuce are among the most nutrient-packed foods we can eat—and some of the most prone to make us miserable, or worse. The pathogenic bacterium Escherichia coli O157:H7 causes millions of illnesses globally each yea.....»»
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......»»
SonicWall patches critical flaw affecting its firewalls (CVE-2024-40766)
SonicWall has patched a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-40766) in its next-gen firewalls that could allow remote attackers unauthorized access to resources and, in specific conditions, to crash the appliances. About CVE-2024-40766 CVE-2024-40766 is.....»»
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.....»»
Public trust in drinking water safety is low globally: Study finds association with perceptions of public corruption
A new study finds more than half of adults surveyed worldwide expect to be seriously harmed by their water within the next two years. Led by global health experts at Northwestern University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the stu.....»»