Spiderweb Thread Inspires Ultrasmall Microphones
Sound recording could take a cue from arachnid acoustics.....»»
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.....»»
“Pool Party” process injection techniques evade EDRs
SafeBreach researchers have discovered eight new process injection techniques that can be used to covertly execute malicious code on Windows systems. Dubbed “Pool Party” because they (ab)use Windows thread pools, these process injection t.....»»
New Thread motion sensor, Find My wallet, & hands-on with Eve Play on HomeKit Insider
On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts goes through the latest smart home news before going hands-on with the new Eve Play.HomeKit InsiderThis week, Faith O'Hara joins the podcast as co-host to talk through the latest news.....»»
iPhone 16 microphones, Apple Watch flashlight, and Emergency SOS on the AppleInsider Podcast
This week, we're all being spied on — a little — while some sources are hearing news about iPhone 16 microphones, and others are having their lives saved by Emergency SOS on their iPhones.Hosts William Gallagher and Wes Hilliard get into the good.....»»
iPhone 16 rumored to get better Siri with AI and improved microphones
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that the microphones in the iPhone 16 range will be markedly improved, and says that it's part of Apple's plans to integrate more AI into Siri more effectively.Siri may be improved by the iPhone 16 gaining better micropho.....»»
Nature inspires a new wave of biotechnology
Biological molecules called peptides play a key role in many biological activities, including the transport of oxygen and electrons. Peptides consist of short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. They are also the inspiration for n.....»»
A gamma-ray pulsar milestone inspires innovative astrophysics and applications
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), in conjunction with the international Fermi Large Area Telescope Collaboration, announce the discovery of nearly 300 gamma ray pulsars in the publication of their Third Catalog of Gamma Ray Pulsars. This mile.....»»
Matter vacuums, Thread locks, & more smart home news on HomeKit Insider
On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts talk about a new Matter over Thread smart lock for the EU, Matter-enabled vacuums, and much more.HomeKit InsiderThe fourth generation Nuki has launched, this time with Matter over Thre.....»»
These are the best microphones for streaming you can buy
Streaming is all the rage, and there’s no better time to get started. But you will need a quality mic. Here are some of the best microphones for streaming......»»
Using miniature microphones to record rat"s happy squeaks
A team of neurobiologists at the University of Haifa's, Sagol Department of Neurobiology has found, via the use of novel miniature microphones, that rats make sounds when in the company of other rats for no other reason than because they are happy. I.....»»
A big Black Friday sale on Shure microphones and earbuds just started
Amazon has a huge sale on Shure microphones and earbuds so if you want to upgrade your audio equipment, here's what you need to buy......»»
Simple circuitry, surprising engineering: Inside counterfeit Apple gadgets
10- to 15-year-old chips, fewer microphones, inferior heat management, and more. Enlarge / Lumafield's blog shared this image showing CT scans of three earbuds. The left is a real AirPods Pro (2nd Gen). The wire-riddled two on th.....»»
Why Scientists Are Bugging the Rainforest
Scientists use microphones and AI to automatically detect species by their chirps and croaks. This bioacoustics research could be critical for protecting ecosystems on a warming planet......»»
HomeKit Weekly: New Onvis Smart Plug checks all the boxes with Matter and Thread
There are two things I want to see in every new smart home product: Matter and Thread. Matter lets me know that I’ll have access to the product regardless of which platform I use in the future. Thread lets me know that it’s going to work extremel.....»»
Ancient architecture inspires a new way to work with metal-organic frameworks
A centuries-old technique for constructing arched stone windows has inspired a new way to form tailored nanoscale windows in porous functional materials called metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)......»»
iPhone 15 with Thread, Home Key smart lock, & more on the HomeKit Insider podcast
On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts talk up the iPhone 15, check out the Sonos Move 2, and cover plenty of smart home news.HomeKit InsiderWe kick off the new show going hands-on with our new iPhone 15 units, discussing w.....»»