Hand-held groove maker simplifies music creation using real-world sounds

Japan’s Sonicware has developed a hand-held groove machine for folks who create music using sounds from the world around them. The SmplTrek is a battery-powered sonic sampler with a built-in sequencer that can also serve as an audio interface for live … Continue reading Hand-held groove maker simplifies music creation using real-world sounds

Spiders found to extend their hearing by using webs as giant audio arrays

We know spider silk carries some amazing capabilities, with its light weight, incredible elasticity and a status as one of nature’s strongest materials. Scientists have made another extraordinary discovery in this area, finding that orb-weaving spiders… Continue reading Spiders found to extend their hearing by using webs as giant audio arrays

Side-channel impacts of coil whine and related acoustical phenomena over time

I am aware of one paper (although I forget the name) in which an AES key is extracted from some meters away as a result of coil whine (potentially audible vibration of an inductor coil), but I can’t find any research which looks into acous… Continue reading Side-channel impacts of coil whine and related acoustical phenomena over time

Sony’s open-ring LinkBuds keep you in tune with the world around you

Sony has introduced an interesting take on the modern earbud that places an emphasis on ambient noise, and does so in a way Sony promises won’t compromise the quality of the listening experience. The newly unveiled LinkBuds feature a unique ring-shaped… Continue reading Sony’s open-ring LinkBuds keep you in tune with the world around you