Spiderweb Thread Inspires Ultrasmall Microphones
Sound recording could take a cue from arachnid acoustics.....»»
Thread standard is still messy, creating the risk of multiple networks in your smart home
The Matter and Thread standards are supposed to ensure that a huge range of smart home devices can work seamlessly together, mirroring the benefits offered by HomeKit compatibility. But this isn’t the case, say multiple manufacturers. The main b.....»»
Sew Wearable Soft Speakers
We’re going to explore ways to make audio speakers more wearable — not by sewing ordinary hard speakers into garments, but by creating new kinds of speakers out of textiles and conductive thread. Then we’ll make a soft speaker of our own! HOW.....»»
Reddit beats film industry, won’t have to identify users who admitted torrenting
Court quashes subpoena for names of users who talked torrenting in 2011 thread. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Priscila Zambotto) Film companies lost another attempt to force Reddit to identify anonymous users who discu.....»»
A new millipede species is crawling under LA. It"s blind, glassy and has 486 legs
The City of Angels, a metropolis of freeways and traffic, has a newly discovered species named in its honor: The Los Angeles Thread Millipede......»»
Citizen science inspires kids to take local action
North Carolina State University researchers recently found that a program designed to get Girl Scouts involved in citizen science—programs where members of the public can participate in real scientific research—not only taught girls about the pro.....»»
A butterfly"s first flight inspires a new way to produce force and electricity
The wings of a butterfly are made of chitin, an organic polymer that is the main component of the shells of arthropods like crustaceans and other insects. As a butterfly emerges from its cocoon in the final stage of metamorphosis, it will slowly unfo.....»»
The best USB microphones in 2023
Have an idea for a cool podcast? Do you want to stream a cool game? Or maybe you want to record music? You'll need the best USB microphones to choose from......»»
SmartWings shades, SwitchBot Lock adds Matter & more on the HomeKit Insider Podcast
On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts review the Thread-enabled SmartWings shades, talk about the Switchbot lock adding Apple Home support through Matter, making home scenes for vacation time, and more!HomeKit InsiderThis.....»»
Aqara P2 Thread sensor & new home automation gear on the HomeKit Insider podcast
In this news-filled episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts highlight several new smart home products and discuss their new projects.HomeKit InsiderAqara's Thread lineup kicked off this past week with the launch of the P2 contact sensor. T.....»»
Aqara"s first Thread HomeKit sensor can monitor doors & windows for home security
The latest door and window sensor developed by Aqara is the company's first to be compatible with the Matter network standard out of the box and seamlessly integrates with HomeKit to enhance home security.Aqara sensor for doors and windowsThe company.....»»
Threads iPhone app launches tomorrow; web preview today; no EU availability
Meta’s attempt to replace Twitter officially kicks off tomorrow, with the Threads iPhone app launch scheduled for Thursday – but Mark Zuckerberg has opened a welcome thread, which you can already view on the web. Initially billed as a text-based.....»»
One shot of a kidney protein gave monkeys a brain boost
An early experiment suggests that an injection of klotho improves working memory. Enlarge Klotho, the ancient Greek goddess of fate, is responsible for spinning the thread of life. In the human body, a protein with the.....»»
Thread smart lock, Deebot T20 review, & more smart home news
Your hosts discuss a new Thread-enabled interior door knob, review the Deebot T20 Omni, and cover plenty of news on this week's Homekit Insider podcast.HomeKit InsiderThis week in smart home news, beloved Apple Home accessory maker Eve has been bough.....»»
Retro MacOS desktop blanket trades pixels for thread, and it looks Mac-nificent
New knit screenshot throw celebrates the Mac's early years. We talk to its creator. Enlarge / Throwboy's new monochrome throw includes a Mac desktop screenshot knit into the blanket itself. (credit: Throwboy) Vintage tec.....»»
Virtual laboratory opens possibility for machine learning to understand promising class of quantum materials
Thomas Edison famously tried hundreds of materials and failed thousands of times before discovering that carbonized cotton thread burned long and bright in an incandescent light bulb. Experiments are often time-consuming (Edison's team spent 14 month.....»»
Logitech’s Brand Restructuring Spells the End for its “Blue” Microphones
This new strategy will merge several brands under the Logitech G banner, and into a more unified ecosystem. The rise of the “device ecosystem” has led to many different brands and companies adopting a strategy similar to what.....»»
Team artificially re-creates cell "skeletons" using strands of DNA
The tiny tubes and thread-like structures that give cells their shape and help determine their function have been artificially re-created using strands of DNA in a study led by UCL researchers......»»
Blue Microphones branding is going away after 28 years
The Blue name was a hat tip to the co-founder's Latvian roots. Enlarge (credit: Logitech/Amazon) If you were to search among tech review sites for a USB microphone recommendation, you'd almost definitely see a Blue prod.....»»
Best USB microphones for content creators
Find the the best USB microphones to record podcasts, voiceovers, or music that elevate your audio quality.Best USB microphones roundup Read more........»»
iPadOS 17 adds support for external USB-C webcams and microphones
With iPadOS 16, Apple introduced the DriverKit API, which, for the first time, lets accessory manufacturers create specific drivers to make their products compatible with the iPad. But iPadOS 17 brings an even more significant improvement. The updat.....»»