Spiderweb Thread Inspires Ultrasmall Microphones
Sound recording could take a cue from arachnid acoustics.....»»
Upgrade your Audio Production with the Anker’s M650 Wireless Lav Mic!
Anker's AnkerWork M650 Wireless Lavalier Microphones are a great option especially for creators who do a lot of speaking in front of the camera. If you’re a content creator, chances are you’ve occasionally looked at upgrading so.....»»
Stressed Plants "Cry"--and Some Animals Can Probably Hear Them
Microphones capture ultrasonic crackles from plants that are water-deprived or injured.....»»
Jabra"s new Elite 4 earbuds offer clarity in noisy environments
Jabra has released a new pair of true wireless earbuds called Elite 4, which offer active noise cancellation and microphones.Elite 4 earbudsFollowing the entry-level Elite 3, the Jabra Elite 4 headphones have more advanced features. The essential tru.....»»
Belkin takes “big step back” from Matter, endangering universal smart home standard
But there are still many devices from other companies that will support Matter. Enlarge / Several of Belkin's Wemo smart home accessories support the Thread networking protocol, but the company is holding off on Matter support fo.....»»
Belkin takes “a big step back” from Matter, endangering universal smart home standard
But there are still many devices from other companies that will support Matter. Enlarge / Several of Belkin's Wemo smart home accessories support the Thread networking protocol, but the company is holding off on Matter support fo.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Onvis’s Thread-enabled HomeKit door sensor unlocks multiple automations
Onvis has recently updated its , to incorporate Thread technology. With this update, the Onvis CT3 contact sensor is now able to seamlessly integrate with HomeKit Over Thread for a more reliable experience via Siri and the home app. This contact s.....»»
Worker asks Elon Musk on Twitter: Have I been fired?
In a viral Twitter thread, Halli Thorleifsson is asked by Elon Musk what work he has done for the firm......»»
Have I been fired? worker asks chief executive Elon Musk on Twitter
In a Twitter thread that went viral, Halli Thorleifsson was asked by Elon Musk what work he had done for the firm......»»
Scientists thread rows of metal atoms into nanofiber bundles
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have successfully threaded atoms of indium metal in between individual fibers in bundles of transition metal chalcogenide nanofibers. By steeping the bundles in indium gas, rows of atoms were able to mak.....»»
Hansel and Gretel"s breadcrumb trick inspires robotic exploration system for caves on Mars and beyond
House hunting on Mars could soon become a thing, and researchers at the University of Arizona are already in the business of scouting real estate that future astronauts could use as habitats. Researchers in the UArizona College of Engineering have de.....»»
Low-cost microphones could be used to help track infectious disease risks in the wild
Researchers have shown how sounds recorded by low-cost microphones could be used to help track infectious disease risks in the rainforest and in other rapidly changing landscapes......»»
Extinct-in-the-wild species in conservation limbo
For species classified as "extinct in the wild", the zoos and botanical gardens where their fates hang by a thread are as often anterooms to oblivion as gateways to recovery, new research has shown......»»
Single gene causes stinging cell to lose its sting
When scientists disabled a single regulatory gene in a species of sea anemone, a stinging cell that shoots a venomous miniature harpoon for hunting and self-defense shifted to shoot a sticky thread that entangles prey instead, according to a new stud.....»»
Audio Technica ATH-M50x Review: Still great in 2023
The Audio Technica ATH-M50x is a now-classic, well-performing set of over-the-ear, studio-wired headphones that come in under $200.Audio Technica covers everything from microphones to headphones and turntables for quality audio experiences. Their hea.....»»
Squid skin inspires novel “liquid windows” for greater energy savings
Bio-inspired system optimizes wavelength, intensity, dispersion of light reaching interiors. Enlarge / Artist's impression of a "liquid window' prototype inspired by the structure of squid skin. (credit: Raphael Kay, Adrian So).....»»
Digital revolution inspires new research direction in ecosystem structural diversity
A special issue of the journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment lays the foundation for pursuing structural diversity as a new research direction in ecology. The issue also describes the digital data collection methods that enable the new res.....»»
ChatGPT sets record for fastest-growing user base in history, report says
Intense demand for AI chatbot breaks records and inspires new subscription plan. Enlarge / A realistic artist's depiction of an encounter with ChatGPT Plus. (credit: Benj Edwards / Ars Technica / OpenAI) On Wednesday, Re.....»»
New species of ultrasmall microalgae found in home aquarium could have multiple useful applications
A new species of microalgae was found in water from a home aquarium. While analyzing DNA samples taken from the algae, researchers from the University of Tokyo discovered a DNA sequence that didn't match any on record. This new species is the smalles.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Wemo Smart Plug with Thread might be the best value for smart outlet adaptors
Smart outlet adaptors, like the are a great smart home device for newcomers looking to bing some basic home automation to into their lives. Wemo is Belkin’s smart home brand, and they’re actually the very first smart home product I bought nearl.....»»
Amazon will add Matter over Thread support to Echo and eero
Amazon is bringing support for networking standard Matter to various Echo and eero products in 2023 via the Thread protocol.Amazon EchoThe company announced a gradual rollout of Matter support in 2022, saying it wanted to move slowly to ensure a smoo.....»»