EV Warning Sounds Should Be Music
On my walk to work the other day, something odd happened. While waiting for a light, I heard a strange wheezing noise coming from the street, like some odd bird …
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How industrial music album Halber Mensch changed an artistic director’s life, but made his friends start to isolate him
Halber Mensch (1985), the third album from seminal German experimental band Einstürzende Neubauten, blended their trademark early sound of harsh industrial noise, often created using instruments made by the band …
What happens when you report your Apple device as stolen?
If your Apple device is stolen, you’re probably wondering what you can do to get it back. Device thefts have become an increasingly common problem in recent years, with Apple …
What is Bluetooth 5.2?
If you’re shopping around for a new smartphone, pair of headphones, laptop or wireless speaker, you may have come across the term Bluetooth 5.2. We’ve provided this guide to explain …
What is IP67? The IP rating explained
If you’re in the market for a new smartphone or Bluetooth speaker, you may have come across the term IP67 in the specs list. Keep reading to learn all about …
What is IPX7? The water resistance rating explained
If you’re looking to pick up a new pair of earbuds, a speaker or another device, you may have come across the term ‘IPX7’. Keep reading to learn everything you …
Supersonic Passenger Travel Is Back Thanks To Super Strong Winds
In a magical time called the 20th century, there were supersonic passenger jets that could fly rich people from New York to London in less than three hours. These days, …
These Bizarre New Musical Instruments Are Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Seen… or Heard
For the past 26 years, the Guthman Competition at Georgia Tech’s School of Music has introduced the world to strange and innovative instruments. The contest welcomes inventors from all over …
The Meanings Behind the Mechanical Sounds You Hear on a Plane
In addition to the beeps and chimes that you hear on an airplane, you may also pick up on a variety of mechanical sounds before and during a flight, as …
What is ANC and how do noise-cancelling headphones work?
Noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds are a godsend. If you’ve ever owned a pair, you’ll know their ability to create a peaceful, noise-free listening experience that’s excellent for listening to music, …