The bouba-kiki effect: Baby chicks match sounds to shapes just like humans

When we hear certain sounds, our brains often pair them with specific shapes. For example, most people will associate a sharp ...

Why does sound startle these caterpillars even though they don't have ears?

Tobacco hornworm caterpillars have no organs that resemble ears. Yet, scientists were able to figure out how they hear—and it could inspire next generation microphones.
InfoQ

Beyond Code: How Engineers Need to Evolve in the AI Era

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
Android Authority

I wish every Android phone had Samsung's Separate App Sound feature. Here's how it works

Modern Samsung phones are packed with features — more so than practically any other Android brand. That’s obviously great if you like to tinker with and get the most out of your phone, but with so ...
Ars Technica

Wikipedia volunteers spent years cataloging AI tells. Now there’s a plugin to avoid them.

On Saturday, tech entrepreneur Siqi Chen released an open source plugin for Anthropic’s Claude Code AI assistant that instructs the AI model to stop writing like an AI model. Called “Humanizer,” the ...
Android Police

Gmail has a note-taking app hiding in plain sight — and now I use it daily

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...
The Columbian

From the Newsroom: Columbian’s app gets fresh look, better sound

Last week, The Columbian launched an updated version of our app on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, and it is a huge upgrade to the experience. Available on your iPhones, iPads, Android ...
9to5Mac

Security Bite: What ‘Ask App Not to Track’ actually does

9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to ...
GeekTyrant

How the Sound and Frequency of the THX Deep Note Heightened the Anxiety of the Audience

Anyone who has sat in a theater in the 90s and heard the THX Deep Note knows the feeling. Before a movie even begqn, the room tightens. The sound swells, fills every corner, and puts audiences on edge ...
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A sound reportedly only boys can detect

A sound that only boys can hear and what it means. Lack of oil aboard Venezuela tanker seized by US raises eyebrows Ex-FBI agent breaks down Minnesota shooting video Petition calling to deport Nicki ...
Lifehacker

This Volume App for Mac Lets You Do More With Your Earbuds and Speakers

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. You can use SoundSource 6 to create a group of ...