Munich’s annual High End Show is a must for the audiophile – a nerve center for hi-fi’s elite leaders to converge, converse, build wildly expensive sound systems and showcase their oeuvre. The 2024 show kicked off on Thursday May 9 (10am-6pm) for press and trade visitors only – but on Saturday May 11 (10am-6pm) and Sunday … Read more
In case you’ve yet to be introduced to High End Munich (don’t worry, they’re a very friendly bunch), it’s where the elite hi-fi brands go to flex – see the wild audio experiences, the outrageously expensive system separates or the mind-blowing headphones I’ve been lucky enough to try over the years. So, Q Acoustics’ new … Read more
Surviving high school is a major milestone, but the transition to young adulthood that comes after is often as overwhelming as it is exciting. If you have a recent high school grad in your life, a pragmatic gift to celebrate the occasion could make their next chapter just a bit easier to manage. Below we’ve … Read more
Described by Nature as the “gilded cousin of Graphene”, Goldene is a one-atom-thick sheet of gold created by scientists from Linköping University (LiU) in Sweden. It has unique properties that the researchers believe could pave the way for applications such as carbon dioxide conversion, hydrogen production, water purification, and communication. Shun Kashiwaya, a researcher at … Read more
Fallout, Prime Video’s adaptation of the beloved game franchise, appears to be a hit: it’s currently sitting with 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and a whole bunch of rave reviews. Inverse says it’s “as utterly addicting as it is innovative, and could very well become the new benchmark for the video game prestige series as we … Read more
Loss of pristine tropical forests slowed last year — but the world is still falling far short of a global goal to end deforestation by 2030. The findings, from an analysis of satellite data released this week, highlight the need to improve conservation of tropical forests to protect biodiversity and slow climate change. In 2023, … Read more
I started bird-watching around the age of 0. That’s what happens when your parents are birders. I started using binoculars by age 5, an ancient pair of Bushnell 10x50s I’d grab when my father wasn’t looking. They were huge—so heavy I could barely lift them—but the world they opened up was well worth the neck … Read more
If you are looking for a high performance open source storage solution you might be interested in MinIO. Offering S3 compatibility and allowing users to host their data on their own servers. It provides an alternative to AWS S3, addressing concerns about proprietary software risks and potential performance issues. MinIO supports features such as buckets, … Read more
When it comes to outdoor adventures, one of the essential tools that can make or break your experience is a reliable power source. In this regard, the WonderWatt 99Wh high-capacity outdoor power bank stands as a versatile solution that caters to the varying power needs of outdoor enthusiasts. With its diverse charging capabilities and additional … Read more
Wearable technology has seen a remarkable surge in popularity and innovation over the past decade. From fitness trackers to smartwatches, augmented reality glasses to medical wearables, these devices have become an integral part of our daily lives. What drives the success and utility of these wearables is, to a large extent, the power source that … Read more