Vocal analysis and AI uncover two new Amazon antbirds in five-species complex

Scientists have discovered that a widely recognized Amazonian antbird is not one, but five distinct species—including two ...
The Verge

Ableton Live is adding audio streaming for real-time musical collaboration

Link Audio is limited to local networks, but much better than emailing project files back and forth. Link Audio is limited to local networks, but much better than emailing project files back and forth ...
Android Authority

I wish every Android phone had Samsung's Separate App Sound feature. Here's how it works

Modern Samsung phones are packed with features — more so than practically any other Android brand. That’s obviously great if you like to tinker with and get the most out of your phone, but with so ...
Santa Barbara Independent

Using Sound Waves to Map Soil Health

Soil is one of our most precious resources. Ecoacoustics, or the study of environmental sounds, has been around for a century, but it has only recently been applied to understanding soils. This ...
Reuters

Apple acquires Israeli audio AI startup Q.ai

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab on Thursday said it has acquired Q.ai, an Israeli startup working on artificial intelligence technology for audio. Apple did not ...
YourTango

People Who Try Too Hard To Sound Smart Often Use These 11 Phrases When They Talk To You

Many people who try very hard to sound smarter than they are and rely on overconfident behaviors to convince people chronically overpromise and underperform, according to a study from the Journal of ...
The New York Times

Video Analysis of ICE Shooting Sheds Light on Contested Moments

new video loaded: Video Analysis of ICE Shooting Sheds Light on Contested Moments transcript Newly available videos and existing footage synchronized and assessed by The Times provides a ...
Wired

Hundreds of Millions of Audio Devices Need a Patch to Prevent Wireless Hacking and Tracking

Flaws in how 17 models of headphones and speakers use Google’s one-tap Fast Pair Bluetooth protocol have left devices open to eavesdroppers and stalkers. Today, security researchers at Belgium’s KU ...
Digital Trends

The Moto Sound Flow speaker makes clever use of UWB tech to give you an immersive listening experience

Motorola is on a roll at CES. In addition to showcasing the new Razr Fold and the Motorola Signature, the company has unveiled a new range of accessories at the trade show, including the Moto Tag 2, ...
ABC7

High-tech home defense system fights fire with sound waves

PACIFIC PALISADES, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A new high-tech system puts out fires using sound waves. It may seem like magic but it's not - it's science. This revolutionary technology from Sonic Fire Tech ...
EurekAlert!

Using sound waves to detect helium

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2025 — Helium leaks are hard to detect. Helium is odorless, colorless, tasteless, and does not react with other chemical substances. Not only can we not see or smell it, but ...
BGR

Can You Use A Soundbar Without An HDMI ARC Port?

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Using an ARC and eARC port has many benefits, including support for high-resolution audio and surround sound formats. But what if your TV ...