In this article, I present the science behind hearing loss and examine the problem as well as various potential solutions that Apple can look into. An average person has 16,000 hair cells in their inner ear (cochlea) that allow their brain to detect sounds. Loud sound can overwork these hair cells. A classic example to explain this phenomenon is a live concert. After leaving such a loud event, people tend to notice that they don’t hear as well....

Derived from Hayastan, the Armenian name for the country, HyeConnect was described at a press conference as a platform to connect all Armenians around the globe, as they seek to build partnerships, launch new businesses, and collaborate on projects to benefit the country and its people. That includes the country’s population of three million, as well as its global diaspora of a whopping seven million people. HyeConnect is currently still a work in progress, which is why I don’t have any screenshots to show you....

According to court documents, the moderator received numerous payments in Bitcoin. Bryan Connor Herrell, 24, who allegedly operated under the nicknames “Penissmith” and “Botah” has been charged with conspiring to engage in a racketeer corrupt organization. Herrel was reportedly paid in the cryptocurrency for his services, and was tasked with settling disputes between buyers and sellers. He has also been accused of operating as a scam watcher, monitoring attempts to defraud the site’s users....

— Fallout (@Fallout) July 2, 2020 Read: N64 classic Pokémon Snap is getting a sequel on the Switch Ordinarily I’m cynical about game-to-other-medium adaptations. There’ something about games that just never seems to translate properly to other mediums — The Witcher might seem like the exception, but remember it’s mostly based on the books, rather than the games. Out of all the game series out there, Fallout is probably one of the few that has a good chance of being decent, given it has a recognizable visual aesthetic, a retro-futuristic apocalyptic world that reveres Americana....

Trying to get work done in your house is never as simple as it seems. When you’re in the office, your focus is usually centered on the job, so staying on task and reaching goals comes naturally. But when you’re working from home, all those attention-grabbers are just within arm’s reach. Whether it’s a TV show or a hobby or the rest of your family just a few feet away, remaining locked in on your work and only your work isn’t always as easy as it sounds....

It’s replacing passwords with passkeys, and will even introduce Safety Check — an emergency feature that aims to assist people suffering from domestic violence. But the most impressive upcoming feature by far is Lockdown Mode. On Wednesday, Apple previewed this new, hardcore security option, designed to protect users from state-sponsored mercenary spyware. As per the company: This is meant to protect people like journalists, activists, human rights defenders, and politicians....

So, say hello to Apple’s new MacBook Air, a machine equipped with what the company calls the “Magic Keyboard,” but whatever anyone with common sense would refer to as “the old keyboard that didn’t suck.” This new/old design will return to the scissor switch mechanism used on older MacBooks, meaning it should deliver a far more reliable experience. You can find out more about the differences between the butterfly and scissor switch keyboards here....

Last night, with iOS 15, the company announced that it’s separating security updates from software updates. Here’s what the firm says: This is a good thing. You might not be jumping to the next software upgrade because you might not have enough storage, or you don’t want to burden your old iOS device. [Read: Why entrepreneurship in emerging markets matters] However, security updates are important and you shouldn’t have to wait for the next version update to get them....

Although the deal with NASA made headlines, a separate mission conducted by private companies in Australia and Canada, in conjunction with the University of Technology Sydney, may see Australian technology hunting water on the Moon as soon as mid-2024. If all goes according to plan, it will be the first rover with Australian-made components to make it to the Moon. Roving in search of water The ten-kilogram rover, measuring 60x60x50cm, will be launched on board the Hakuto lander made by ispace, a lunar robotic exploration company based in Japan....

And well, we have a problem. Let me explain what’s got me riled up. This week we’ve seen a clash of the titans between autonomous vehicle industry experts, The New York Times, and Tesla drivers. It started with a rallying cry against the use of misleading terms like ‘self-driving’ to describe car functionalities that sit firmly in Level 2 of vehicle automation. A New York Times journalist wrote an article that showed a concerning inability to differentiate between FSD/ADAS and autonomous driving while trying out a Cadillac in Super Cruise mode, which left many people greatly concerned....

There are better ways to convey that your company is constantly improving, creating and growing. To find out what works, we asked a panel of Young Entrepreneur Council members the following: Many startups describe themselves as “innovative,” and while that may very well be true, this buzzword can get lost in the noise. What is one word or phrase that companies should use to describe themselves instead, and why? Here is what they said:...

According to a court letter filed yesterday, seen by Finance Feeds, the US government is finding it increasingly difficult to secure voluntary testimonies from Deirdre Ceannt, Derek Collins, Diane Sands, and Gregg Begley – the BoI’s staff involved in the case. It was initially thought the witnesses were willing to provide a voluntary account however, court documents say they will now only cooperate when it’s compulsory. The Bank of Ireland reportedly told the US government that Ceannt and Sands would not testify voluntarily....

Learn more: https://t.co/vNkyXcBqwL pic.twitter.com/XIWG36fYA5 — 2K (@2K) December 9, 2019 The original BioShock is one of those games that, if you’re a gamer of a certain age, was very likely to stick with you. Most of us remember the exact moment we first saw the underwater city of Rapture, or when the game’s signature story twist hit us. It’s been six years since the last game in the series, BioShock Infinite, which moved the series setting to the cloud city of Columbia....

The initial objective was to create an online peer-to-peer digital cash system that lets users transfer value online while only having to reveal information required to the transaction – ensuring privacy and confidentiality. Many other cryptocurrencies have spawned following the launch of Bitcoin. Take Litecoin for example, it uses some base code from Bitcoin, and tweaks to decrease the time it takes for transactions to be confirmed. Or consider Ethereum....

Before we get into that product specifically, let’s talk about Bluesound. The company creates audiophile-ready streaming gear. This includes things like wireless speakers, stereo components, and, yes, soundbars. I’m a big fan of its equipment. The company’s hardware is geared towards audioheads, this means it has features like a wide array of inputs (LOVE YOU) and support for streaming of 24-bit music files (more info on that here). Effectively, Bluesound focuses on stuff that Sonos doesn’t have, but nerds care about....

The Cambridge Audio Evo comes in two models that vary in power output. The Evo 75 offers 75W($2,250) per channel, while the Evo 150 ($3,000) outputs up to 150 watts per channel. It’s using Hyper NCore Class D amplifier modules; if that sounds like gibberish to you, suffice to say these are some of the highest quality amplifiers on the market, especially among what you can get in a compact form factor like this....

In honour of Castlevania Season 3 dropping on @netflix we have a little surprise for fans — #Castlevania Symphony of the Night is now available on mobile! #Retro iOS: https://t.co/cnrmE8rXPcAndroid: https://t.co/B3HXU4HXqe pic.twitter.com/Z0ozrXsS7z — KONAMI Europe (@konamieu) March 4, 2020 The mobile port features several features not present in the original title, including achievements and a continue feature. The game also supports bluetooth controllers — which is fortunate if you’re like me and despise touchscreen controls (seriously, the screen is small enough, I don’t need my thumbs covering up the visual real estate)....

I’m obsessed with the latest and greatest tech available. As much as I want to deny it, I’m a sucker for specs. So when I heard about Sony’s new A7R IV mirrorless camera with a monstrous 61-megapixel sensor, I had to remind myself that I don’t need to spend a small fortune on a camera to snap good pics. Especially when there are much more financially viable alternatives on the market — like its older sibling, the A7 II....

There are times when you see a product and think “I may buy it because it’s good for its price.” Then, there are some products that you just have to get when they’re discounted. Sony’s famous WH-1000Xm3 wireless noise cancellation headphones are one of those products. They’re currently on sale for just $278, down from $349. Believe me, you’re not going to regret anything after you make this purchase. A couple of months ago, when I got them just before I left for a journey to my home town which involved a flight and a bus ride, they turned out to be quite noisy, and thankfully, WH-1000Xm3’s fabulous noise cancellation helped me get some rest....

If you want a good DSLR camera, you’ve gotta be prepared to shell out a huge sum of money on just the body alone. Then, you have to spend even more on accessories such as lenses, bags, a tripod, and memory cards. Not today I’ve found a deal that you simply can’t resist. The Canon 80D 24-megapixel camera with a mega kit of 16 accessories is on sale for just $969, down from $2,705....