Plasma-based noise cancelling could silence rooms, cars and planes

EPFL researchers have developed a 100% effective, ultra-thin active noise cancelling system that uses an ionized air plasma propulsion system instead of speakers. A 17-mm-thick (0.6-in) layer can block 20 Hz noise as well as a 4-m-thick (13-ft) wall.Co… Continue reading Plasma-based noise cancelling could silence rooms, cars and planes

The guitar pedal that threatens to bring the house down, literally

Whether you’re after a hand in home renovating, a quick path to tinnitus or a surefire way to sour your marriage and estrange your neighbors, this Fender guitar pedal designed by My Bloody Valentine’s sonic mastermind Kevin Shields may be able to help…. Continue reading The guitar pedal that threatens to bring the house down, literally

Audiophiles, B&W ‘s iconic Nautilus has a 30th birthday surprise

Bowers & Wilkins’ iconic Nautilus loudspeaker is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and the company is celebrating with a stunning one-of-a-kind iteration of its award-winning speaker.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, TechnologyTags: Bowers … Continue reading Audiophiles, B&W ‘s iconic Nautilus has a 30th birthday surprise

Breakthrough ultrasound method can detect tension in human tissue

Researchers have developed a new ultrasound method that can, for the first time, measure tension in human tissue, potentially revolutionizing disease diagnosis.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Ultrasound, Diagnosis, Diagnostic devices, D… Continue reading Breakthrough ultrasound method can detect tension in human tissue

V2M tech is designed to catch car problems – by listening for them

While there are some mechanical problems that can easily be detected by a car’s onboard sensors, there are others which are a bit trickier. The V2M system is designed to catch those other ones, by listening for them using onboard modules.Continue Readi… Continue reading V2M tech is designed to catch car problems – by listening for them