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‘My Apple Watch is going to hate this’: Our wearables are making us anxious and obsessive — Here’s what we can all do about it
These days, millions of us have smart devices strapped to our wrists, fingers and arms, measuring our metrics and building a picture of the “quantified self” to make us healthier, more active and better prepared for a medical emergency. Wearables can help improve our wellbeing and nudge us towards better…
Read MoreDynaudio’s wild soundbar with moving ‘kinetic fins’ is one of the most impressive I’ve ever seen — I spoke to the company’s CCO about building a luxe soundbar for giant TVs and its impressive 24-driver design
Recently, I had the chance to attend High End Vienna, where I bore witness to an incredible array of audio gear. Whether it was new flagship loudspeakers from Bowers & Wilkins, futuristic looking headphones, or innovative portable DACs, there was a lot to get excited about. But one product really…
Read MoreI watched Spider-Man: Brand New Day in Dolby Cinema — and the sound stole the show
I’ve always been a fan of premium formats at the cinema, and thanks to the combination of a large screen, rich visuals, and sound that really packs a punch, Dolby Cinema has long been my go-to choice — even over IMAX. This week, I ventured to a local AMC in…
Read MoreThe US Navy used a swarm of drone boats to seize $81 million worth of cocaine in the Caribbean
Voyager drone boats tracked smugglers before US Navy forces intercepted the shipment Autonomous vessels helped seize cocaine worth more than $81 million offshore Electric-powered drone boats can patrol continuously for more than 100 days Unmanned surface vessels have helped the US Navy intercept a cocaine shipment worth more than $81…
Read MoreNYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, August 9 (game #1155)
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Saturday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers…
Read MoreQuote of the day by Julian Assange: ‘If you want a vision of the future, imagine Washington-backed Google Glasses strapped onto vacant human faces — forever’
The WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange carved a reputation as a firebrand and intense critic of the modern tech companies after rising to fame following the WikiLeaks disclosures. Although he’s been absent from the public eye in recent years, he frequently commented on the emerging trends in the technology landscape. “If…
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