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New Tech Bends Sound Through Space So It Reaches Only Your Ear in a Crowd

Singularity Hub

Audible enclaves are local pockets of sound no one else can hearno headphones required. Newly published research from our team at Penn State introduces a way to create audible enclaves localized pockets of sound that are isolated from their surroundings. What Is Sound? Sound is a vibration that travels through air as a wave.

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A new airplane silently broke the sound barrier. It looks nothing like NASA’s X-59

Fast Company Tech

From the moment Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier for the first time in 1947, zipping from New York to Paris in less than three hours became every travelers dream. On our first flight, we expected to break the sound barrier without a sonic boomthat was our prediction, Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, tells me.

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Jackbox is back with new party games, including one based on sound effects

Engadget

" These include an audio-based game in which players compete to make the best sound effects. The Jackbox Party Pack 11 includes "five brand-new game concepts to bring the party game experience to the next level." Theres also a fantasy-themed trivia title and a head-to-head joke-writing game.

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‘Retail blackout’ sounds exciting, but stores closing on Easter Sunday is nothing unusual

Fast Company Tech

Never underestimate the news media’s ability to amplify the mundane with urgent-sounding headlines. Probably because it sounds more exciting than just saying that stores are closing on Easter. Conversely, retail giant Walmart tends to stay open on Easter as it will again this year.

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Google created a new AI model for talking to dolphins

Ars Technica

With decades of underwater recordings, researchers have managed to connect some basic activities to specific sounds. They also consistently produce "squawk" sound patterns during fights. Read full article Comments

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How to Improve Donor Retention: 3 Surprising Strategies from Top-performing Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

If that sounds familiar, you’re in good company. It sounds small, but it can tell you exactly why your supporters care. Donor retention can feel like a never-ending cycle. Your team spends hours bringing new supporters through the door, only to watch too many quietly leave after their first gift.

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Garmin’s epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire smartwatch is $362 off, and yes, it’s as stacked as it sounds

Mashable Tech

SAVE $361.99: As of April 11, Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 51mm smartwatch is available for $738 at Amazon. That’s 33% off its regular price of $1,099.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire Edition (51mm) $738 at Amazon $1,099.99 Save $361.99

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