Close your eyes and a coffee shop could be mistaken for a coliseum when you’re mixing with L-ISA Studio and a pair of headphones. Julian Vittorio Founded in Marcoussis, just south of Paris, L-Acoustics is a French company with an international reputation for articulate, energetic sound reinforcement. From custom residential sound suites to upscale public…
“Human, I’m hot—cool the thermostat two degrees.”. Kari Shea / Unsplash When the temperatures rise, panting dogs seem to get all the attention. But people seem to forget heat is a problem for cats too, and a good summer scorcher can kill them. Thankfully, making felines comfortable during the hottest months of the year is…
Today’s venture capital market feels strange because it isn’t uniform. While some companies are still able to raise mega-rounds, reach unicorn status, and even attract lots of new capital in sectors that have seen their exits struggle on the public markets, other startups are not having similar luck. After several years in which capital flowed…
Apple is introducing a new perk for Apple Music subscribers, Apple Music Sessions, which gives listeners access to exclusive releases in spatial audio that have been recorded in Apple’s music studios around the world. The performances are also filmed, providing subscribers with companion live music videos. The sessions offer musicians the opportunity to recreate hits…
TikTok announced today that its head of global security, Roland Cloutier, is stepping down effective September 2nd. Cloutier will be replaced by Kim Albarella, who has been appointed the interim head of TikTok’s Global Security Organization. Cloutier will move into an advisory role at the company to focus on the business impact of TikTok’s security…
Money doesn’t need to be protected from sudden vibrations or direct sunlight, so the term “dry powder” strikes me as a poor metaphor for the mounds of cash investors were dropping on startups just a few months ago. “What’s crazy to me is that some of these companies are still in the seed-stage backed by…
TL;DR: Set for release on Nov. 9, 2022, God of War Ragnarök is available for preorder as of July 15. God of War Ragnarök Launch Edition (PS4) — $59.99 God of War Ragnarök Launch Edition (PS5) — $69.99 God of War Ragnarök Digital Deluxe Edition (PS4 and PS5) — $79.99 God of War Ragnarök Collector’s…
NASA is first and foremost a pioneering cosmic photographer and aerospace researcher, but it’s also a Bethesda fan. At least, it would appear that way after a brief interaction between the American space agency and the official Starfield account on Twitter. Professional astronomers and casual lovers of impressive cosmic imagery were collectively awed recently, after…
Netflix needs a buyer. Flying solo while content costs and competition skyrocket and subscription levels stagnate or fall is not sustainable. But is Microsoft the right rescuer? A new rumor suggests that Netflix and Microsoft, which recently climbed on the couch together to binge billions of dollars in ad revenue on Netflix’s upcoming ad-tie-supported service,…
The author, Jen Glantz. Courtesy of Jen Glantz Financial advisors told me it’s smart to keep investing during inflation, but I should make some changes. They recommend dollar-cost averaging over lump-sum investing, and value stocks over growth stocks. They also suggested investing in physical assets, like real estate, that hold value over time. When I…