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Neat audio illusion explained using that annoying Smashmouth song
The creepiness of a sonically dead room
I enjoyed this recent article in the New York Times about the weird experience of being in an anechoic chamber—a special room that absorbs absolutely all the sound around you. Caity Weaver: Legends tell of an echoless chamber in an old Minneapolis recording studio that drives visitors insane. I figured I'd give it a whirl.… READ THE REST
Why footstep sounds are the hardest for foley artists to master
Who isn't fascinating by foley art, the process of recreating ambient sounds for film and television? And who doesn't giggle just a bit imagining this as an actual, well-paying job — a profession ripe for parody. In this "Movies Insider" segment they look at the particularly difficult challenges of getting footsteps to sound right. READ THE REST
Relax to the calming sounds of Kmart in 1973
Attention Kmart shoppers: Please enjoy this recording of a reel-to-reel audio recording played in the store in 1973. "In my opinion, the opening Kmart jingle is the most important artifact of this recording, but the music and small number of commercials make it a great listen," writes the uploader. READ THE REST
This moving sand lamp blends art and functionality into one furniture piece for $88
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. There's just something therapeutic and relaxing about locking your eyes onto a soothing light. With LEDs becoming more mainstream in lighting fixtures, you can tap into an array of colors with a simple… READ THE REST
Get an Apple iPad mini for 62% off with free shipping and guaranteed delivery by Christmas
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. One of the best parts of the holiday season is giving — but finding a gift can get stressful when you don't know what to buy. How about an Apple iPad… READ THE REST
Need an affordable laptop? This near-mint HP EliteBook is under $300.
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. With inflation and all, it may seem like you can't buy any electronics at a reasonable price. Or so you thought! You just have to know where to look. Sometimes, you can… READ THE REST
