The original Digitone is one of my favorite synths ever. To some that might come off as a bit of a backhanded compliment because, well, the Digitone isn’t just a synth. It’s a powerful multitimbral groovebox with one...
We're all tired of spending money on stuff that breaks. Whether it's a tool that wears out instantly or a pair of pants that gets a hole too soon, it seems like more things in this world should...
For all the fancy electric guitars and amps and the wide array of pedals I own and get to test, I spend the vast majority of my playing time with an old Guild acoustic on my couch. I...
It’s been just over a week since DeepSeek upended the AI world. The introduction of its open-weight model—apparently trained on a fraction of the specialized computing chips that power industry leaders—set off shock waves inside OpenAI. Not only...
Fiona O’Leary, an Ireland-based activist who has autistic children and has spent years trying to highlight the dangers of toxic bleach solution being sold as an autism cure, worries that the Miami conference will “platform” Kalcker and allow...
What Are Microphone Polar Patterns and Gain?Mics have what's called polar patterns, which is a fancy way of saying directions of sound that they pick up and reject. Most microphones use what's called a cardioid pattern, where it...
MacOS Sequoia, also known as macOS 15, is the latest version of Apple's desktop operating system. The new OS adds a few new capabilities to the Mac, including a password management app, videoconferencing tools, and updates to Safari...
More Good KettlesArt and Cook Electric Glass Kettle
Photograph: Art and CookWe've tested several kettles, but not every model deserves a top spot above. Here are a few others that work well, but aren't standouts.Art and Cook Electric Glass...
Alongside making steel, brass, and wooden sculptures, Richardt has created minimalist designs for more than a decade for Danish design studio Frama: A day bed, a lounge chair, candle holders, a shelving system, a “very minimalist” lamp for...
Although fans of A Song of Ice and Fire might still be hankering for the long-delayed next book in the series, bestselling sci-fi/fantasy author George R.R. Martin has instead added a different item to his long list of...
