Spiderweb Thread Inspires Ultrasmall Microphones
Sound recording could take a cue from arachnid acoustics.....»»
Apple Vision Pro users are experimenting wearing the headset without the light seal
A Reddit thread has popped up suggesting Vision Pro owners try wearing the headset in a non-standard configuration, without the large light seal attached. As modelled by Ray Wong and Scott Stein in the photos above, this seemingly provides a more.....»»
The 6 best XLR cables for microphones in 2024
We've picked out all the best XLR cables for hooking up your microphone, with a look at all the best features you could need......»»
Women and people of color remain "invisible" as most people pick white men as their heroes, researchers say
Women and people of color remain invisible to many people in Britain and the U.S. as people pick white men as their heroes instead, a study shows. Their achievements are often forgotten or not recognized when people are choosing who inspires them, re.....»»
AI-generated puffy pontiff image inspires new warning from Pope Francis
Francis fears "the creation and diffusion of images that appear perfectly plausible but false." Enlarge / A cropped portion of an AI-generated image of Pope Francis wearing a puffy coat that went viral in March 2023. (credit: @sk.....»»
Thread Group stops by, where are HomeKit routers & more CES news on HomeKit Insider
On this episode, Johnathan Hui and Sujata Neidig join the HomeKit Insider podcast from the Thread Group to break down the latest news and talk about changes to Thread networking.HomeKit Insider PodcastDespite the avalanche stemming from CES, there wa.....»»
DJI Mic 2 takes your audio recordings to the next level
DJI has announced the Mic 2, a new set of wireless microphones that comes with Bluetooth connectivity that will upgrade your audio. The post DJI Mic 2 takes your audio recordings to the next level appeared first on Phandroid. The microphon.....»»
Researchers develop technique to synthesize water-soluble alloy nanoclusters
In recent years, ultrasmall metal nanoclusters have unlocked advances in fields ranging from bioimaging and biosensing to biotherapy, thanks to their unique molecular-like properties......»»
Social scientist: While providing help inspires others, people would rather help a family member than a neighbor
Doing the shopping for a neighbor, driving a friend to an appointment, helping an aunt with the garden: there are plenty of people who occasionally provide a little assistance. In her Ph.D. thesis, Marlou Ramaekers has shown that while providing help.....»»
Thread border router fix should improve smart home networking
The Thread Group will be fixing one of the largest adoption issues of Matter as a smart home standard, by making Thread border routers work nicely as one larger network.Eve Motion, a Thread-enabled deviceOne of the problems with using Thread in a sma.....»»
Aqara unveils fresh Matter and Thread smart home devices
Popular smart home device maker has unveiled three new Matter and Thread accessories at CES today. The incoming devices include the new U300 smart handset lock, the Border Router Plug, and the Hub M3. more….....»»
Early CES releases, new version of Thread, & listener questions on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts go through some of the CES products that have already been announced, talk about the new version of Thread, and answer your listener questions.HomeKit InsiderAt CES 2024, the Thread Group ann.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Homey Pro now works with Matter-over-Thread devices, including Eve, Nanoleaf, and more
Last week, I ran through the and I think it’s a fantastic device and ecosystem. Suppose you’ve gotten into where you want HomeKit to do more than it can functionally. In that case, I think it’s a great ecosystem to invest in as you can continu.....»»
JBL Quantum Stream microphones takes content creation on the go
Streaming is all the rage these days and continues to be a popular form of content creation. We also saw the rise in popularity of podcasts during the pandemic where people were cooped up at home. If you’re looking to get in on the livestreaming or.....»»
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.....»»
Ant behavior inspires autonomous material assembly research
The survival strategies employed by one of the most aggressive, territorial and venomous ant species may pave the way to revolutionize robotics, medicine and engineering......»»
Fossil might have called it quits on Wear OS smartwatches
A recent thread on Reddit has suggested that Fossil could be done with its Wear OS smartwatches. The post Fossil might have called it quits on Wear OS smartwatches appeared first on Phandroid. When it comes to Wear OS smartwatches, it’s.....»»
14-inch M3 MacBook Pro $170 off, Eve Flare smart lamp $90, Belkin 15W MagSafe gear, more
A $170 discount has arrived today on Apple’s latest 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro, as a new Amazon low arrives at $1,429. It comes joined by a rare chance to save on Eve’s new Flare smart lamp with HomeKit and Thread at $90, as well as one of the best d.....»»
Research reveals advantages of scheduling retail employees with higher performers
One barely has to wade into a Reddit thread in which workers whine about their employer before encountering something related to shifts. This often focuses on with whom a worker is scheduled and how that makes things better or worse......»»
Marketing company claims it can eavesdrop on your conversations thru your devices
In what would be a massive privacy breach if it were true, a major marketing company is claiming that it can eavesdrop on your conversations, through microphones in smartphones, TVs, and smart speakers. Calling the claimed capability Active Listen.....»»
Glassy shell of microscopic algae inspires tiny ultrasound detectors for medical imaging
A multidisciplinary team of researchers from Skoltech has discovered the resonance frequencies of diatom frustules. These intricately structured silicon dioxide shells of single-celled microalgae provide a promising model for nature-inspired electron.....»»