This SSD for audiophiles sounds suspicious
Spotted by Tom’s Hardware, the audiophile-grade SSD was posted to the audiophilestyle forums by its developer alongside some marketing blurb. They claim it’s been designed from the ground up and co-developed with a controller manufacturer. The co.....»»
The cat larynx can produce purring sounds without cyclical neural input
A recent investigation led by voice scientist Christian T. Herbst from the University of Vienna, published in Current Biology, delivers novel insights into how cats produce their purring sounds. A special "pad" embedded in the vocal folds might expla.....»»
Unique voice prints in parrots could help birds be recognized in a flock, no matter what they say
Parrots are exceptional talkers. They can learn new sounds during their entire lives, amassing an almost unlimited vocal repertoire. At the same time, parrots produce calls so they can be individually recognized by members of their flock—raising th.....»»
Scientists zero in on the life-threatening fungus, Candida auris" ability to stick
In 2009, a mysterious fungus emerged seemingly from out of thin air, targeting the most vulnerable among us. It sounds like Hollywood, but the fungus in question poses a very real threat. Scientists are scrambling to figure out what makes the life-th.....»»
Microsoft Copilot sounds great. Here’s why I definitely won’t use it
Microsoft's Copilot is groundbreaking, and yet, I'm really not that eager to start using it......»»
Diamond materials as solar-powered electrodes: Spectroscopy shows what"s important
It sounds like magic: photoelectrodes could convert the greenhouse gas CO2 back into methanol or N2 molecules into valuable fertilizer—using only the energy of sunlight......»»
So long, robotic Alexa. Amazon"s voice assistant gets more human-like with generative AI
Amazon's Alexa is about to bring generative AI inside the house, as the company introduces sweeping changes to how its ubiquitous voice assistant both sounds and functions......»»
FCC plays whack-a-mole with telcos accused of profiting from robocalls
One Owl Telecom on verge of having all of its calls blocked by US carriers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Thamrongpat Theerathammakorn) A suspicious phone company is on the verge of having all its calls blocked by US-b.....»»
The new iOS 17 notification sound is quieter, and there’s no way to change it back
Alongside the dozens of new iPhone features found in iOS 17, Apple also took the opportunity to update the collection of ringtone and alert sounds. There’s a bunch of new tones to choose from in the Sounds setting for incoming alerts, text alerts a.....»»
What is Qobuz? Music, features, and pricing explained
Calling all audiophiles! There's a streaming platform called Qobuz that prioritizes hi-res audio playback. Here's everything you should know about the service......»»
Radiation Is Everywhere. But It’s Not All Bad
Although radiation sounds scary, it isn’t necessarily harmful. Here’s what to know about the four types......»»
AI and sound - helping firms build their own "sonic identity"
Artificial intelligence is assisting companies in developing their own signature sounds......»»
WD’s new SSD is the Steam Deck upgrade you’ve been waiting for
Western Digital has announced the new SN770M SSD, which is built for devices like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally, and sounds blistering fast......»»
Striking gold with molecular mystery solution for potential clean energy
Hydrogen spillover is exactly what it sounds like. Small metal nanoparticles anchored on a thermally stable oxide, like silica, comprise a major class of catalysts, which are substances used to accelerate chemical reactions without being consumed the.....»»
Q&A: Year-round school—difference-maker or waste of time?
Contrary to how it sounds, "year-round" school usually doesn't mean students going to school throughout the year—or for more days than other students. Often it just means switching up the calendar so that there's not such a long summer break. Below.....»»
Experiencing the texture of skateboard sounds can help bridge divisions, new research says
Experiencing the harsh sounds of skateboarding can help bridge the gulf between the joy and distaste of the noises created by the sport, a new study says......»»
The success of AMD’s FSR 3 hinges on this one feature
AMD's upcoming FSR certainly sounds exciting, offering frame generation across almost any GPU. But AMD has to get latency in check for FSR 3 to work......»»
The success of AMD’s frame generation tech hinges on this one feature
AMD's upcoming FSR certainly sounds exciting, offering frame generation across almost any GPU. But AMD has to get latency in check for FSR 3 to work......»»
Researchers use frog sounds to better understand whether an ecosystem is healthy
A recent study led by Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, with Griffith University and the Forestry Corporation of NSW, recorded the sounds of frogs near the riverbanks of the Murray-Darling Basin. The study is published in the journal Ecolog.....»»
Google Pixel 8 leak shows off its revamped Camera app
It sounds like the upcoming Google flagship will also bring with it an updated version of the built-in Camera app......»»
5 animated shows on Netflix you need to watch in August
With the recent summer days bringing down the heat, staying indoors and binging popular animated series on Netflix sounds like the best plan......»»