Reading Lord of the Rings aloud: Yes, I sang all the songs
It's not easy, but you really can sing in Elvish if you try! Like Frodo himself, I wasn't sure we were going to make it all the way to the end of our quest. But this week, my fami.....»»
eBay to pay $59M after DOJ ties pill press sales to fentanyl drug rings
It's DOJ’s first e-commerce settlement under the Controlled Substances Act. Enlarge (credit: Iryna Imago | iStock / Getty Images Plus) eBay has agreed to pay $59 million after the US Department of Justice accused the o.....»»
No more Taylor Swift on TikTok after negotiations with label break down
Universal Music Group says TikTok is engaging in "bullying" as contract expires. Enlarge Universal Music is set to pull its songs from TikTok after a breakdown in negotiations over payment, which would remove the social.....»»
Here’s everything you should read about the Mac’s 40th birthday
Today marks the 40th birthday for the Mac, and there’s a lot of reading out there for Mac fans looking to celebrate. Here’s a roundup of some of the best things I’ve come across today. more….....»»
Learning to read in another language is tough: How Namibian teachers can help kids
In a classroom in Namibia's northern Oshikoto region, a teacher has written English vocabulary words on the chalkboard. She asks her learners to read them aloud. When they stumble with pronunciation, she corrects them. She also helps the youngsters t.....»»
The Ultimate Stoner Book List for 4/20 and Everyday High Reading
On the 20th of April, tens of thousands of people around the United States celebrate marijuana. Worldwide, cannabis and budpop vape consumers look forward to this day as an excuse to gather in large groups and celebrate with pals. Who among the Bloom.....»»
Apple Music enhances music parties with collaborative playlists
Apple Music's latest feature, collaborative playlists, is a game-changer in how music lovers share and experience songs. The company released a video on how to use it.Apple Music listeners can collaborate in playlistsApple has steadily enhanced its A.....»»
Oscar nominations 2024: full list of nominees
Did Oppenheimer, Barbie, and Killers of the Flower Moon strike gold? Find out by reading all of the 2024 Oscar nominations......»»
Apple Music incentivizes artists to release Spatial Audio music with royalty bump
Apple Music hopes to increase its Spatial Audio music offering by paying artists up to 10% more royalties as long as they've published songs in the format.Apple MusicDolby Atmos music, which Apple has dubbed Spatial Audio music, launched in 2021 on A.....»»
Q&A: Growth rings in fish give clues about fluctuations in climate over decades
A giant tree in your backyard can reveal stories about Earth's past climate. The concentric rings in the trunk, besides indicating the age of the tree, also shed light on the corresponding weather conditions during each year of the tree's life......»»
Schmigadone! Apple TV+ not renewing musical series for third season
Some unfortunate news for Schmigadoon! fans: Apple has chosen not to renew the musical series for a third season on Apple TV+. Schmigadoon! co-creator Cinco Paul shared the update on Instagram, revealing that the third season with 25 new songs was al.....»»
Harmonix is ending Rock Band DLC releases after 16 years, ~2,800 songs
Previously purchased songs will still be playable via Rock Band 4. After 16 (nearly unbroken) years of regular DLC releases, Rock Band's avatars haven't aged a day. Here at Ars Technica, we remember covering Rock Band's.....»»
10 best fantasy movies ever, ranked
The best fantasy movies bring viewers to magical worlds full of possibilities, from The Wizard of Oz to The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring......»»
Deepen your empathy by reading more and reading more often, linguist says
Reading stories regularly strengthens social-cognitive skills—such as empathy—in both children and adults. And this, in turn, ensures that we can empathize with characters more effectively and more quickly when we are reading. This is the subject.....»»
Astronomers think they finally know origin of enormous “cosmic smoke rings“
Massive stars burn out quickly. When they die, they expel their gas as outflowing winds. Enlarge / Odd radio circles are large enough to contain galaxies in their centers and reach hundreds of thousands of light years across. (c.....»»
Sennheiser’s new earbuds sync with Apple Health, Garmin, Peloton, more
At the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2024, Sennheiser unveiled three new pairs of headphones – including the Momentum Sport – which can help track your fitness while you listen to music across multiple health platforms. Keep reading below the fo.....»»
Chemists develop new approach to inserting single carbon atoms into rings
Molecules with a central ring system play an important role in the search for active ingredients for new pharmaceutical products—and it is important that the rings should have the correct size if the desired product is to be manufactured as efficie.....»»
Reading genetic information of ancient Teotihuacans
Teotihuacan was one of the largest metropolitan centers in ancient Mesoamerica in the pre-Columbian era. Six ancient individuals unearthed from the Teotihuacan between the third and seventh centuries AD were examined in a study led by Dr. Fuzuki Mizu.....»»
The best Kindle for reading outside, at night, and more
The Amazon Kindle consists of an amazing range of devices, but do you know your Paperwhite from your Oasis? Here are the best Kindle devices you can buy today......»»
Prescription lenses for Vision Pro to cost $149 – far less than predicted
Apple has announced that prescription lenses for Vision Pro will cost $149, significantly less than had been predicted by Bloomberg back in the summer of last year. There will also be reading lenses – a range of standard-strength lenses without.....»»
Astronomers observe three iron rings in a planet-forming disk
The origin of Earth and the solar system inspires scientists and the public alike. By studying the present state of our home planet and other objects in the solar system, researchers have developed a detailed picture of the conditions when they evolv.....»»