“A new study suggests that hackers may be able to untangle typed text just by studying the acoustics of key presses through voice chat software like Skype”

Sound & Vibration Engineering
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“Researchers based in New Zealand say they have restored the first known recording of computer-generated music which dates back to 1951 and was produced on a contraption made by Alan Turing.”
“Clients are ready for strategies that mitigate stress, increase happiness, and reduce costs” http://new.aia.org/articles/19541-six-design-decisions-that-will-entice-client
“As many pickers will tell you, playing an acoustic guitar in some rooms, like a lounge or bedroom, can result in rather lifeless and dry tones fighting for air. Yamaha is looking to inject some concert hall warmth and vitality into such performances by taking a technology originally developed for its acoustic pianos and installing it in a new range of acoustic guitars.”
“University of Southampton research finds public places can feature high frequency sounds beyond occupational health limits”
Remember the good ol' days of building spaceships out of Legos and vocalizing the sound effects? A "whoosh" here and a "pew pew" there? It was a great way to transform our toys into living, breathing machines, letting us recreate our favorite scenes from Star Wars or create new tales of our own. http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2015/11/30/lego-star-wars-toys-custom-sound-effects-with-brick-sound-kit/