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New space probe data gives us a 'high fidelity' simulation of how the Big Bang sounded

By Adi Robertson on April 8, 2013 11:23 am + 31 comments

Though the Big Bang took place long before anyone was around to observe it, we've known for years Continue reading…
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Apple sued by THX over iMac, iPad, and iPhone speaker design

By Amar Toor on March 16, 2013 09:00 am + 223 comments

THX, the audio technology company founded by Star Wars creator George Lucas, has accused Apple of Continue reading…
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Remembering Stefan Kudelski, the man whose tape recorder changed filmmaking forever

By Amar Toor on February 4, 2013 03:55 am + 3 comments

Stefan Kudelski, the Polish engineer whose Nagra III portable tape recorder revolutionized Hollywood Continue reading…
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Panasonic announces new wireless and Lightning-compatible stereos and speakers

By Justin Rubio on January 7, 2013 01:30 pm

Panasonic has announced that it will be releasing a new line of stereo components and mobile Continue reading…
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'Sound Bottle' captures audio, automates the remix

By Aaron Souppouris on January 2, 2013 04:18 am + 14 comments

Re: Sound Bottle is a music creation device like no other. Designed by a student at Japan's Tama Art Continue reading…
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Listen to Alvin Lucier's chilling aural decay

By Amar Toor on December 29, 2012 09:27 am + 41 comments

In 1969, American composer Alvin Lucier recorded "I am sitting in a room" — a haunting, 15-minute Continue reading…
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Watch this: creating the sights and sounds of 'The Hobbit'

By Amar Toor on December 18, 2012 08:10 am + 25 comments

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey opened to largely lukewarm reviews last week, with critics taking Continue reading…
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FCC asks TV viewers to report excessively loud commercials

By Amar Toor on December 14, 2012 09:37 am + 31 comments

The FCC's Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act went into effect yesterday, after Continue reading…
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Abstract Christmas tree electrifies Brussels with spellbinding light show

By Amar Toor on December 2, 2012 03:13 pm + 30 comments

An enormous abstract Christmas tree has been unveiled at the center of Brussels, though some are Continue reading…
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Watch this: creating the sounds of 'Lincoln' from a silent era

By Amar Toor on November 21, 2012 05:14 am + 10 comments

As the sound designer on the set of Lincoln, Ben Burtt was charged with the daunting task of lending Continue reading…