Wikipedia wants you to hear voices
The Wikipedia voice intro project (WikiVIP) wants to record audio clips of what the famous, and not-so-famous, sound like......»»
Despite public stance, internal Exxon climate analyses were very accurate
Exxon's scientists accurately projected things its executives didn't want to hear. Enlarge (credit: MOF) Currently, the major oil companies appear to have settled on an awkward compromise with the reality of climate chan.....»»
Wikipedia admin jailed for 32 years after alleged Saudi spy infiltration
Activists call for the release of jailed Wikipedia volunteers. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Whistleblowers have alleged that the Saudi Arabian government infiltrated the highest ranks of Wikipedia.....»»
CES 2023: New Sennheiser wireless earbuds help you hear better in noisy places
Sennheiser wants to help you better hear the conversation in noisy places with its Conversation Clear Plus earbuds, announced at CES 2023......»»
Remembering those we lost this year
The auto industry lost several of its well-known stars this year, along with influential voices and faces from decades past......»»
Insider trades on behalf of family are more lucrative than other trades, study finds
When people hear the term "insider trading," they typically think of financial scandals involving Martha Stewart, Ivan Boesky or the movie "Wall Street." But the term also has far less sinister connotations......»»
Lyrebirds are losing their voices due to continued habitat loss
A new study led by Western Sydney University has found that Albert's lyrebirds are negatively impacted by continued habitat loss, with variation in song diversity indicating declining population health and the need for conservation action......»»
How Silicon Valley looks at the Taiwan miracle (9): Ethnic Chinese associations and industry leaders
In recent years, Silicon Valley has seen a growing cohort of Indian tech talent, some of whom run world-class tech firms. But what I hear is that there is only one Indian technology association in Silicon Valley, while the ethnic Chinese community ha.....»»
How to turn on Live Captions for FaceTime calls
The days of struggling to hear what your FaceTime partner says are over. Here's how you can turn on Live Captions to read what's happening.Turn on Live Captions to see a text transcription of your FaceTime calls.The new Live Captions feature is new t.....»»
Maybe we don"t see aliens because they"re waiting to hear a signal from us first
We've had a long-running series here at UT on potential solutions Fermi paradox—why aren't we able to detect any alien life out there in the Universe? But more possible solutions are being developed all the time. Now, another paper adds some additi.....»»
Paying for a power boost in an EV—good idea or worst idea?
Polestar and Mercedes show different approaches to over-the-air power upgrades. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) For some years now, the tech industry has been transforming the automobile. We often hear tha.....»»
Darknet markets generate millions in revenue selling stolen personal data
A handful of markets were responsible for trafficking most of the data. Enlarge (credit: Peach_istock via Getty Images) It is common to hear news reports about large data breaches, but what happens once your personal dat.....»»
Disney CEO Bob Iger nopes Apple merger rumors that you probably didn’t even hear
Longtime Disney CEO Bob Iger recently returned to Disney after two years of retirement, and he’s already saying nope about a potential takeover by Apple. more… The post Disney CEO Bob Iger nopes Apple merger rumors that you probably didn’.....»»
The Quest to Save the Most Precious Voices on Earth
Composer and artist Harry Yeff—aka Reeps One—shares the motivations behind his innovative Voice Gems project with the audience at WIRED Impact......»»
Smartphone and Cheap Earbuds for Accessible Newborn Hearing Test
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a low-cost hearing test for newborns. Traditionally, the equipment for such testing is quite expensive. As newborns cannot let us know if they can hear something, the test is based on creatin.....»»
A history of ARM, part 2: Everything starts to come together
What had started as twelve people and a dream was now a billion-dollar company. Enlarge / The Acorn Archimedes 3000, released in May 1989. (credit: Wikipedia) The story so far: At the end of the 1980s, Acorn Computer.....»»
How to use AirPods to hear better what"s around your iPhone
With an iPhone and a pair of AirPods, you can use iOS 16's Live Listen feature to help when you're hard of hearing, standing in a loud place - or even eavesdrop on conversations from afar.Live Listen was not created to help spies or the paranoid. And.....»»
Callisto Protocol shows how audio design elevates a game from scary to terrifying
In part 2 of our exclusive four-part preview, hear about the sounds & music of horror. Directed by Sean Dacanay. Produced by Justin Wolfson. Edited by Jeremy Smolnik, with Billy Ward. Click here for transcript. (video link) In part o.....»»
Digital activism: Study shows the internet has helped women in urban Ghana and Nigeria raise their voices
Information technology and the internet have proven to be a strong force for building collective action groups and mobilizing communities of protesters. Among the main advantages of digital and online activism are its increasing accessibility (relati.....»»
The best games by or about Native Americans
Video games are a great medium to experience diverse ideas and cultures. Here are the best games created or influenced by Indigenous voices......»»
Why only some voters have climate change on the brain this November
On Election Day, voters across the country will make their voices heard on many contentious issues, from reproductive rights to cannabis legalization. Nov. 8 also lands on the second day of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference and at the.....»»