Wigmore Hall Live relaunches today as a digital-only platform in partnership with Apple Music Classical, with all recording royalties flowing directly to artists, Gramophone reports. Wigmore Hall is a prestigious 550-seat concert hall on Wigmore Street in Marylebone, London, widely regarded as one of the world’s most important venues for chamber music, early music and vocal recitals. Opened in 1901 and renowned for its particularly good acoustics, the Grade II listed building hosts more than 500 concerts each year. The new partnership with Apple was announced this year as part of the Hall’s 125th anniversary celebrations. Under the artist-driven model,…
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janews/Shutterstock Dutch authorities announced they have foiled one of the largest cyberhacking breaches in history. Targeting more than 17 million consumer devices worldwide, ranging from computers and tablets to smartphones and security cameras, the hackers targeted their victims in a vast botnet system, enlisting them in a residential proxy service used to carry out large-scale cyberattacks. According to a press release announcing the enforcement action, Dutch investigators confiscated 200 servers located in the Netherlands and used to carry out the operation. A botnet is a dangerous form of cyberattack that…
There is no denying how much technological gadgets have improved our daily routine and overall quality of life. For example, when refrigerators were invented, people could now buy perishable foods in bulk without worrying about how to store them effectively. Likewise, when smartphones became a staple in everyone’s pocket, people were able to instantly communicate with anyone, just about anywhere. Yes, history has taught us that most gadgets were created because people faced practical problems that needed to be solved. But while there are indeed devices designed to solve obvious everyday problems that jump…
Smart TVs may be impressive compared to TVs from just a few decades ago, but that doesn’t mean they’re completely free of limitations. For example, all smart TVs have limited storage space. The space available may vary from unit to unit. So, the ways to free up space can also vary. That said, there are some general ways to free up smart TV storage that all smart TV owners should know about. Naturally, these measures can allow a user to download more apps and content. More importantly, freeing up storage space on your smart TV can resolve performance issues that…
Blue Blue/Shutterstock YouTube TV has become a popular service among cord cutters because its user interface resembles what cable and satellite users are accustomed to. The convenience of the platform can be easy to integrate, especially for those who have favorite channels and content from traditional cable providers. And while installing old viewing routines is pretty intuitive with YouTube TV, there are many reasons why you should purchase a YouTube TV subscription. Access to live and local channels and unlimited DVR storage are a few features that most people are familiar with. But there are many others that set YouTube…
Dragon Claws/Getty Images Scientists from the British Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the University of Bristol have created a diamond battery that can operate for more than 5,000 years. The battery, made of carbon-14, has the potential to power devices that are difficult to maintain. These batteries are known as betavoltaic batteries, meaning they convert the waning power of the carbon-14 isotope into electricity. According to a press video shared in 2016 by the University of Bristol, this allows the batteries to continuously generate an electric current. Carbon-14 is a well-known isotope, used in radiocarbon dating to help determine the…
You can pre-order the Faden siblings’ next adventure now. It’s been about five months since our last look at Resonant controlthe highly anticipated sequel to that of 2019 Control from Remedy Entertainment, and now we know when it will arrive: September 24, 2026. The date was announced today as part of the PlayStation State of Play event, but it will also arrive on Xbox Series X/S and PC. The date was revealed alongside a brief trailer that focuses a little more on the story, which will begin with Dylan Faden, the brother of the original game’s protagonist Jesse. The Hiss,…
God of War Ragnarok concluded the series’ Norse saga in a hugely satisfying way – but we’re not done yet. PlayStation Studios has just announced a God of War Laufey game that stars Kratos’ wife, Faye (formerly known as Laufey), and gave her quite the introduction. We were treated to about 20 minutes of gameplay that seemed to happen right from the start of the game. The images started out more or less the same way as the 2018 ones. God of Warwith Kratos placing Faye’s body on a burning pyre and bidding her farewell alongside their son Atreus. Faye…
When setting up a home theater setup in your living room, home theater, or other similar space, one of the most fundamental decisions you need to make is how to install and position your TV. Basically, you have two main options: mount the TV on the wall or support it with a TV stand. Neither option is strictly “better” than the other. You need to consider a number of factors (including your personal preferences) when deciding whether to use a TV stand or mount the TV on the wall of your home theater. Your overall approach to interior design and…
Although China is responsible for more than half of the world’s annual coal consumption, it is also investing heavily in solar energy projects. The largest is the Gonghe Photovoltaic Park, which covers 162 square miles of the Tibetan Plateau, an area seven times the size of Manhattan. The solar farm has gradually changed the desert around it, as the panels create the ideal conditions for the soil below to encourage plant growth. Another solar farm in the area, Talatan Solar Park, has reached an agreement with local farmers allowing sheep to graze in the area, showing how green energy installations…