The viral new "Drake" and "Weeknd" song is not what it seems
One of the buzziest songs recently circulating on TikTok and climbing the Spotify charts featured the familiar voices of best-selling artists Drake and the Weeknd. But there's a twist: Drake and The Weeknd appear to have had nothing to do with it......»»
Ford adds karaoke to pass time while charging, road-tripping
The touchscreen only displays song lyrics when the vehicle is parked but lets passengers control the experience via smartphone while in motion......»»
Silencing in action: How cells "repress" genomic remnants of ancient viruses
Researchers have identified key cellular control sites that regulate gene expression and prevent the activation of "cryptic" genomic regions, including ancient viral sequences......»»
How Your Brain Tells Speech and Music Apart
Simple cues help people to distinguish song from the spoken word.....»»
This AI can remake a song in any genre you like
Artificial intelligence music makers Suno debuts Covers feature for redoing songs in new styles......»»
How crypto bros wrested Flappy Bird from its creator
Decadelong trademark fight culminates in new game hinting at "Web3 innovation." Enlarge / Imagine owning one of those funky birds as an NFT! (credit: Flappy Bird Twitter/X) Fans of ultra-viral mobile gaming hit Flappy Bi.....»»
Astronomers discover a long-hidden small black hole in an unusually evolved binary system
Chinese researchers have discovered a promising mass-gap black hole using radial velocity and astrometry methods. The study was published online in Nature Astronomy on Sept. 10, and was conducted by a team led by Dr. Wang Song, an associate researche.....»»
The viral ‘GPU purse’ costs $1,024 — but you can make your own for $40
A $1,000 purse made out of a discarded GT 730 GPU is going viral, but you can slap one together for about $40 on your own......»»
Person in Missouri caught H5 bird flu without animal contact
The person recovered, and Missouri officials say risk to public is still low. Enlarge / The influenza virus from an image produced with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter ranges from around 80 to 120 nm. (credit: Ge.....»»
Record measles outbreak in Oregon blamed on vaccine exemptions
Vaccine exemptions at nearly 9% in the state, enabling sustained transmission. Enlarge / A US child infected with measles during a 2024 outbreak. The child’s cheek shows the characteristic rash associated with this viral infect.....»»
After its studio criticized Microsoft, Enotria: The Last Song is coming to Xbox
After announcing an indefinite delay for release on Xbox, Enotria: The Last Song's developers say they've finally gotten in touch with Xbox......»»
Upcoming Soulslike delayed indefinitely on Xbox due to ‘challenges’ with Microsoft
Enotria: The Last Song was originally supposed to come to Xbox Series X/S at launch, but the developers apparently can't get in touch with Microsoft......»»
No, an actual Apple Watch Ultra does not have a hidden camera
If you find a viral video claiming the Apple Watch Ultra has a hidden camera in it, what you're actually watching is a reminder that some unethical sites and companies will stop at nothing to fool the gullible.Counterfeiters are fooling YouTubers wit.....»»
Denmark reports cases of bluetongue disease that can be fatal to sheep but is harmless to humans
Denmark reported Tuesday cases of bluetongue in the country's east, a non-contagious, insect-borne viral disease that is harmless to humans but can be fatal for so-called ruminant animals—mainly sheep but also cows and goats......»»
Ancient viral genomes preserved in glaciers reveal climate history—and how viruses adapt to climate change
As humans alter the planet's climate and ecosystems, scientists are looking to Earth's history to help predict what may unfold from climate change. To this end, massive ice structures like glaciers serve as nature's freezers, archiving detailed recor.....»»
Dealership catches onto scammer, but plays along until cops arrest him
A video showing a customer taking delivery of two Kia Tellurides, then being arrested for allegedly using a fake driver's license, went viral on TikTok......»»
Dogs understand words from soundboard buttons, study reveals
If you've seen those viral social media videos of dogs using soundboard buttons to "talk," you're not alone. These buttons have taken the pet world by storm, leading to impressive and sometimes seemingly miraculous feats shared across platforms like.....»»
Spotify and Instagram working on an MSN-like feature to share songs in real time
Streaming apps like Apple Music and Spotify already provide some kind of integration with Instagram that lets users easily share the song they’re listening to in a post or Story. However, Meta and Spotify have been working on an MSN-like feature th.....»»
Return to Moria arrives on Steam with mining, crafting, and a “Golden Update”
Changes to combat, crafting, and ambient music came from player feedback. Enlarge / It's hard work, survival crafting, but there are moments for song, dance, and tankards. (credit: North Beach Games) The dwarves of J.R.R.....»»
“Should art be regulated by the SEC?” NFT artists file lawsuit
SEC had ruled that some NFT digital art pieces are unregistered securities. Enlarge (credit: Aleksandra Konoplia via Getty) Since around 2013, Jonathan Mann’s sole job has been writing and posting a song online each da.....»»
3D shapes of viral proteins point to previously unknown roles
Viruses are tricky to keep up with. They evolve quickly and regularly develop new proteins that help them infect their hosts. These rapid shifts mean that researchers are still trying to understand a multitude of viral proteins and precisely how they.....»»