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  Creating a mosh pit physics simulator with gas particles as a model

  By Adi Robertson on February 18, 2013 04:34 pm + 9 comments

  Concert mosh pits are a niche phenomenon even among humans, but researchers at Cornell have found Continue reading…

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  Diplo, Skrillex, and A-Trak launching new YouTube music channel 'Potato'

  By Aaron Souppouris on February 16, 2013 11:24 am + 44 comments

  Three of the biggest names in electronic music are launching a new YouTube channel called Potato on Continue reading…

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  The Verge Playlist: Night Drive

  By Joshua Topolsky on February 14, 2013 05:17 pm + 173 comments

  You've got a long path ahead of you, but you've also got a full tank of gas. The sky is a black Continue reading…

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  Turning solar flares into music, for science

  By Jacob Kastrenakes on February 14, 2013 11:24 am + 2 comments

  Robert Alexander doesn't just look at the stars — he listens to them. Using the process of Continue reading…

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  Library of Congress aims to preserve old audio recordings for future generations

  By Amar Toor on February 14, 2013 05:43 am + 3 comments

  The Library of Congress this week announced a new program designed to help preserve some of Continue reading…

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  Beats betting on curated playlists for upcoming music subscription service

  By Dieter Bohn on February 12, 2013 08:49 pm + 23 comments

  Jimmy Iovine's new project out of Beats will move beyond making bass-heavy headphones: It's the D Continue reading…

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  Sonos starts its long-awaited living room attack with the $699 Playbar

  By Bryan Bishop on February 12, 2013 09:01 am + 48 comments

  Sonos has made a name for itself with high-quality wireless audio products, but even as its built Continue reading…

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  Spotify app turns song titles into Valentine's Day poetry

  By Amar Toor on February 8, 2013 05:52 am + 6 comments

  Valentine's Day is fast approaching, which means it's time to start writing poetry and compiling Continue reading…

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  South Korean air force releases 'Les Miserables' parody to boost troop morale

  By Amar Toor on February 7, 2013 07:51 am + 29 comments

  The South Korean air force needed something to lift the spirits of its servicemen. Their solution? A Continue reading…

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  Hidden iOS 6.1 icons fuel speculation over Apple music streaming service

  By Amar Toor on February 5, 2013 04:30 am + 45 comments

  Rumors of a new music streaming service from Apple are being rekindled this week, thanks to an Continue reading…