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.....»»
Sonos has been unable to fix Arc soundbars’ “pop of death” for over 2 years
It has told users to disable Dolby Atmos. Enlarge A loud popping noise that sounds like a bang or gunshot and then no audio at all has been the experience for numerous owners of the $900 Sonos Arc soundbar. But don't w.....»»
Wiim Pro Plus streamer targets audiophiles with upgraded DAC
The Wiim Pro Plus offers a variety of internal upgrades, plus a Bluetooth voice remote for audiophiles looking to add streaming music to their existing gear......»»
Dissolving circuit boards in water sounds better than shredding and burning
They're easier to recycle, and chips come right off. Will they take off? Enlarge / 30 minutes in near-boiling water, and those soldered chips come right off, leaving you with something that's non-toxic, compostable, and looking l.....»»
A Majestic Iron Horse Gallops Across Maker Faire Hannover 2023
A fascinating mix of imposing size and graceful elegance! On August 19 and 20, 2023, visitors to Maker Faire Hanover will be able to admire the 4.5m X 8.5m iron horse by Spanish artist Jorà Ferré in action. To rocking sounds, the mechanically cont.....»»
iPhone 15 series rumored to feature massive camera improvement
The iPhone 15 almost sounds too good to be true. In a new leak shared on Twitter (via MacRumors), user RGloudS says the new iPhone … The post iPhone 15 series rumored to feature massive camera improvement appeared first on BGR. The i.....»»
Bang & Olufsen’s breathtaking Beosound Edge speaker is $1,500 off
The Beosound Edge sounds fantastic and is an utterly beautiful speaker. It's on sale now at Woot with a hefty price cut......»»
Gurman: Apple using custom ‘Apple GPT’ chatbot internally as it plans for generative AI features in 2024
While Microsoft is selling AI to the enterprise, Apple is reportedly developing its own strategy for generative AI. Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has new details on what sounds like a serious effort to develop technology within Apple that can compete wit.....»»
Tidal’s new hi-res FLAC option couldn’t be more annoying
Adding hi-res FLAC to Tidal is something audiophiles have wanted for years. But now that it's here, they're not going to be happy......»»
The OnePlus 12 just leaked again, and it sounds incredible
The OnePlus 12 just leaked again, this time giving us a look at many of its biggest specs. And it's looking like a pretty nice setup......»»
We ranked all the best (and worst) video game system startup sounds
From the PlayStation to the Steam Deck, plenty of game systems have given us memorable startup sounds. But which one is the best?.....»»
Acoustics researchers decompose sound accurately into its three basic components
Researchers have been looking for ways to decompose sound into its basic ingredients for more than 200 years. In the 1820s, French scientist Joseph Fourier proposed that any signal, including sounds, can be built using a sufficient number of sine wav.....»»
Bill Gates says AI risks are real but nothing we can"t handle
Bill Gates sounds less worried than some other executives in Silicon Valley about the risks of artificial intelligence......»»
When the Woods Get Noisy, the Animals Get Nervous
A new study uses trail cameras and speakers to isolate how the sounds of hikers and bikers disturb forest creatures......»»
New teaching method can even out children"s reading skills
How well do children know letters and their corresponding sounds? In Norway, the gender difference on these tasks when children start school is significant. The girls have a clear head start......»»
Pace off: NASA Goddard acoustics chamber and US marine band turn up the volume
With a light flick of the conductor's baton and a unified breath from each member, the band started playing the two deep and ominous notes easily recognized as the theme of "Jaws." The sounds echoed off the walls of the acoustics chamber at NASA's Go.....»»
Researcher calls for new approach to combating transnational sexual exploitation of children
Sexual exploitation of children abroad: the Dutch government calls on its citizens to not look away from "suspicious situations" while turning a blind eye to the root causes of the problem......»»
Twitch announces Hype Chat and it sounds potentially problematic
Twitch's latest feature is Hype Chat, a feature that lets viewers pay to pin messages in a streamer's chat......»»
‘Banging sounds’ heard in search for Titanic tourist sub
Rescuers looking for the Titanic tourist submersible with five people on board have heard periodic banging noises in the search area......»»
AirPods Adaptive Audio could be the future of hearing protection at gigs
AirPods Adaptive Audio is Apple’s latest take on active noise cancellation and transparency modes. The idea is that it allows in the external sounds you’re likely to want to hear, like someone speaking to you, while blocking unwanted noise (like.....»»
A Can Full of Tone
Vintage Gibson electric guitars had a special circuit for modifying the sound of the pickups: the Vari Tone (Figure A). You could set the knob to get six different guitar sounds, from a funky nasal tone to a full-bodied sound. Here’s an.....»»