Outdoor businesses and venues could benefit from boosting birdsong sound biodiversity
Visitors to vineyards enjoyed their tours more when they heard enhanced sounds of diverse birdsong, new research has found. The findings from the University of East Anglia suggest that outdoor businesses could improve their customer experience by inv.....»»
Full recovery from breaches takes longer than expected
In 2024, businesses reported taking an average of 7.3 months to recover from cybersecurity breaches – 25% longer than expected and over a month past the anticipated timeline of 5.9 months, according to Fastly. Cybersecurity leaders feel unprepa.....»»
R sounds are rough, and L sounds are smooth: Cross-cultural study finds these associations may be universal
People around the world associate a trilled R sound with a rough texture and a jagged shape, and an L sound with a smooth texture and a flat shape, according to the findings of a new study. Researchers believe this association may be more universal t.....»»
Study: Why Aztec “death whistles” sound like human screams
The basic mechanism relies on the Venturi effect, producing a unique rough and piercing sound. Archaeologists have discovered numerous ceramic or clay whistles at Aztec sites, dub.....»»
Why people would rather clean the toilet than check their bank balance—and the spending problems this leads to
"One in three people would rather deep clean their bathroom—deep clean with rubber gloves and everything—rather than check their savings," according to AJ Coyne, chief marketing officer at online bank Monzo. While this might sound like marketing.....»»
Researchers develop pioneering monitoring technique to help build mangrove resilience
Mangroves are remarkable ecosystems home to amazing biodiversity, dense vegetation, and conditions that capture large quantities of carbon. Since they occur in warm, tropical, and subtropical coastal regions, they also take the brunt of the impact fr.....»»
Save $45 on the Amazfit T-Rex 3 smartwatch during this early Black Friday sale
The rugged and outdoor-friendly Amazfit T-Rex 3 is on sale for Black Friday and its one of the best companions for adventurous and active sorts......»»
The climate and biodiversity crises are entwined, but we risk pitting one against the other
Climate change and biodiversity policies have largely evolved in isolation, even though the two crises are deeply intertwined. They have their own UN summits, with the same name and numbering system: the UN biodiversity summit Cop16 just concluded in.....»»
These Sony OTC hearing aids offer optimized audio and all-day comfort
With these Sony OTC hearing aids experience sound in your environment like it was always meant to be. They analyze and optimize audio for you......»»
More logging is proposed to help curb wildfires in the US Pacific Northwest
U.S. officials would allow increased logging on federal lands across the Pacific Northwest in the name of fighting wildfires and boosting rural economies under proposed changes to a sweeping forest management plan that's been in place for three decad.....»»
Ford boosts year-end discounts on 2024 Lightning, Mach-E Models
Ford is boosting incentives on its bestselling electric vehicles, the 2024 F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E models......»»
Rainforest protection reduces the number of respiratory diseases, research suggests
Rainforest protection is not only good for biodiversity and the climate—it also noticeably improves the health of humans who live in the corresponding regions. This is the conclusion drawn by a current study by the University of Bonn and the Univer.....»»
Biodiversity in the city: Designing urban spaces for humans and animals
Animals and plants also live and thrive on public squares. This creates opportunities for greater biodiversity and well-being for the human population. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have studied at 103 locations in Munich ho.....»»
What a name: Amazfit T-Rex 3 is a rugged outdoor smartwatch packed with features
The new Amazfit T-Rex 3 rugged smartwatch was built for the great outdoor and enthralling adventures. Learn all about it here......»»
This Costway outdoor pizza oven isn’t messing around — $169 off for Black Friday
Walmart has this Costway outdoor pizza oven that's the real deal on sale for a huge discount as part of Black Friday. Don't miss this one folks......»»
Sonos Arc Ultra review: Stellar sound like no other
As a longtime Sonos user, I was excited when I first learned that Sonos was updating its soundbar lineup to add a new high-end model. … The post Sonos Arc Ultra review: Stellar sound like no other appeared first on BGR. Sonos A.....»»
PSA: Final Cut Pro’s new ‘Transcribe to Captions’ feature is only available in English
Apple on Thursday released a major update to Final Cut Pro that introduced multiple new features, including the ability to generate captions using AI. However, not everyone will benefit from this new feature at launch, as it is limited to a single la.....»»
What 2025 holds for user identity protection
In this Help Net Security video, David Cottingham, President of rf IDEAS, discusses what he sees as the most prominent areas for improvement and continued change in the space: As we move into 2025, it’s evident that businesses recognize MFA as esse.....»»
Strava’s latest feature aims to make outdoor exercise safer
With reduced daylight as we head into winter, Strava is expanding its heatmaps feature to help improve the safety of its users......»»
Apple updates Logic Pro for Mac and iPad with Quantec Room Simulator
Apple on Wednesday released a major update to Logic Pro, its professional audio workstation software. Both Mac and iPad versions of Logic Pro are getting multiple new features, including a Quantec Room Simulator and improvements to Sound Browser on i.....»»
Rakuten Viber unveils new security solutions for businesses
Rakuten Viber has launched new solutions to further protect communication on the platform. Businesses can now quickly authenticate users to enhance trust and reduce fraud, making interactions more secure. Verification messages provide a secure and se.....»»