Monthly Archives: July 2022

A first look at Discord on Xbox

Screenshot: Tom Warren / The Verge It’s finally happening: Discord voice chats are coming to Xbox consoles. Starting today, Xbox Insiders can test this new integration, allowing you to connect to Discord calls from an Xbox One or Xbox Series S / X console. While this isn’t a Discord app for Xbox, you’ll be able…

Fender Acoustasonic Player Telecaster review: A singular guitar with multiple tones

Working musicians looking for more tone with less hassle will appreciate this guitar’s responsive, fun-to-play feel. Julian Vittorio While guitar manufacturers have been combining electronic components with acoustic instruments since the 1930s, conventional electric and acoustic guitars remain largely separate instruments with their own unique sounds, strengths, and limitations. Sure, an electric pickup can be…

Mammals’ ears may hold the secret to warm-bloodedness

A mammaliamorph breathing out hot hair in a frigid night, hinting at endothermy, or warm-bloodedness. Luzia Soares Today’s mammals and birds enjoy numerous advantages from being able to generate their own body heat. Warm-blooded animals have high metabolic rates that allow them to be more active than creatures that depend on their surroundings for warmth….