Stanford study into “Zoom Fatigue” explains why video chats are so tiring

A new study from Stanford University communications expert Jeremy Bailenson is investigating the very modern phenomenon of “Zoom Fatigue.” Bailenson suggests there are four key factors that make videoconferencing so uniquely tiring, and he recommends s… Continue reading Stanford study into “Zoom Fatigue” explains why video chats are so tiring

Spotify to launch lossless audio streaming tier this year

Looking to offer a little something extra for the audiophiles in the crowd, Spotify has announced a new streaming tier for high-quality lossless audio. Called Spotify HiFi, the service was announced at the company’s Stream On online event today, and wi… Continue reading Spotify to launch lossless audio streaming tier this year

PocketBook’s latest e-reader first to use new E Ink color display tech

Swiss e-reader maker PocketBook has launched a new device called the InkPad Color that’s reckoned to be the first e-reader to sport the latest 7.8-inch color screen technology from E Ink.Continue ReadingCategory: Mobile Technology, TechnologyTags: E-re… Continue reading PocketBook’s latest e-reader first to use new E Ink color display tech

Printed paper speakers roll into a ring to offer surround sound

Scientists at Germany’s Chemnitz University of Technology have spent years developing compact and discreet speakers that are quite literally paper thin, and the latest breakthrough improves on this technology for a more immersive experience. The scient… Continue reading Printed paper speakers roll into a ring to offer surround sound

SOUL Wants to Process Your Audio

Abstraction is the core of nearly all progress in computing. Unless you are fabricating your own semiconductors and drawing wire, we all create with building blocks ranging from components like CPUs, to operating system functions, to specialized libraries. Just as …read more

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