Last week we showed you a quick preview of OK Go’s new video for “Needing/Getting”, and now here’s the full monty, compiled from a literal drive-by of 1157 homemade instruments of melodic Rube Goldberg(ish) goodness. More
On February 5, 2012, In Gadgets, by WinebaughEhrle630
Last week we showed you a quick preview of OK Go’s new video for “Needing/Getting”, and now here’s the full monty, compiled from a literal drive-by of 1157 homemade instruments of melodic Rube Goldberg(ish) goodness. More
On January 30, 2012, In Gadgets, by tomjoseph
If trees could talk, what would they say? Well they don’t actually talk, they play music. Sort of
If trees could talk, what would they say? Well they don’t actually talk, they play music. Sort of
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A Record Player that Plays Tree Rings
We’ve seen all kinds of medical implants over the years, but none that had a musical preference — until now. Researchers at Purdue University have created a pressure sensitive microelectromechanical system (MEMS) that uses sound waves as an energy source. The proof-of-concept has a vibrating cantilever that’s receptive to sound — or music — in the 200 – 500Hz frequency range, which is towards the bottom end of the audible range.
We’ve seen all kinds of medical implants over the years, but none that had a musical preference — until now. Researchers at Purdue University have created a pressure sensitive microelectromechanical system (MEMS) that uses sound waves as an energy source. The proof-of-concept has a vibrating cantilever that’s receptive to sound — or music — in the 200 – 500Hz frequency range, which is towards the bottom end of the audible range.
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Purdue University creates ‘bass’ powered medical implant, knows where it hertz
On January 26, 2012, In Gadgets, by TomFray
It hit two million paying subscribers in September of last year and 2.5 million in November, and now Spotify has hit another big milestone. According to the Financial Times , it now has three million subscribers paying for one of its premium services, which reportedly represents more than 20 percent of its active user base. As the FT notes, that percentage is up from 15 percent in March of last year, and Spotify says that its “active” users don’t include folks who signed up for a a free trial of its premium service but didn’t continue to use the free service.
It hit two million paying subscribers in September of last year and 2.5 million in November, and now Spotify has hit another big milestone. According to the Financial Times , it now has three million subscribers paying for one of its premium services, which reportedly represents more than 20 percent of its active user base. As the FT notes, that percentage is up from 15 percent in March of last year, and Spotify says that its “active” users don’t include folks who signed up for a a free trial of its premium service but didn’t continue to use the free service.
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Spotify tops three million paying subscribers, 20 percent of its active user base
If there’s been one must have accessory at NAMM this year it’s been the iPad . That’s right, no mixer, instrument or microphone is stealing the show, it’s Apple’s 9.7-inch slab of touchability that everyone is after.
If there’s been one must have accessory at NAMM this year it’s been the iPad . That’s right, no mixer, instrument or microphone is stealing the show, it’s Apple’s 9.7-inch slab of touchability that everyone is after.
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Alesis brings a pair of new musician-friendly iPad docks to NAMM
On January 20, 2012, In Gadgets, by klamka13303
Sony has unveiled a slate of new Walkman MP3 players today, with the launch of its B170 Series.
Sony has unveiled a slate of new Walkman MP3 players today, with the launch of its B170 Series.
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Sony unveils Walkman B170 Series, promises to boost your bass
On January 20, 2012, In Gadgets, by klamka13303
MegaUpload’s founder, Kim Dotcom, was arrested in New Zealand with at least three other MU employees as part of federal actions against the file-sharing website today. And The four had better get used to their cells, they’ll be there through the weekend as a North Shore District Court denies their request for bail. More
MegaUpload’s founder, Kim Dotcom, was arrested in New Zealand with at least three other MU employees as part of federal actions against the file-sharing website today. And The four had better get used to their cells, they’ll be there through the weekend as a North Shore District Court denies their request for bail. More
We already knew Akai was refreshing its legendary MPC range, but the newest member to the family — the Fly — has to be about the cutest. It kinda looks, initially, like a knock-off MPC novelty case, until you realize those pads are real, and that software on screen is legit
We already knew Akai was refreshing its legendary MPC range, but the newest member to the family — the Fly — has to be about the cutest. It kinda looks, initially, like a knock-off MPC novelty case, until you realize those pads are real, and that software on screen is legit
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Akai releases MPC Fly for iPad, waits ’til you get the pun (video)
Ready to get smart in the Big Apple? We are, and so is Apple
Ready to get smart in the Big Apple? We are, and so is Apple
Facebook, along with its launch partners, has finally let loose its Timeline Apps platform, setting Open Graph apps free to roam the web. Announced at the company’s f8 conference in September, Timeline Apps allow third-parties to build Facebook applications that facilitate information sharing amongst users and their social network
Facebook, along with its launch partners, has finally let loose its Timeline Apps platform, setting Open Graph apps free to roam the web. Announced at the company’s f8 conference in September, Timeline Apps allow third-parties to build Facebook applications that facilitate information sharing amongst users and their social network
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Facebook launches Timeline Apps platform, socialites rejoice