We live in an age of casual miracles. We demand machines that are simultaneously omnipotent and invisible, packing the power of a supercomputer into a …
The Physics of Impossible Objects: How Pocket-Sized Tech Bends the Rules of Engineering

We live in an age of casual miracles. We demand machines that are simultaneously omnipotent and invisible, packing the power of a supercomputer into a …
There is a certain magic to a vinyl record. It’s a ritual—the careful handling of the sleeve, the weight of the disc, the gentle drop …
We’re tearing down the modern karaoke system to reveal the invisible orchestra of physicists, engineers, and computer scientists who power your performance—no screwdrivers required. * …
We tore down a modern karaoke machine not to review it, but to reveal the hidden science of sound, light, and connectivity that powers our …
We tore apart a modern karaoke machine (metaphorically) to reveal the hidden genius of acoustics, digital signal processing, and wireless tech that makes you sound …
In the winter of 1665, the Dutch physicist Christiaan Huygens lay ill in his room, his gaze idly falling upon two pendulum clocks he had …
It’s a familiar scene: the living room is buzzing, LED lights are pulsing to a beat, and a friend is belting out a classic rock …
There’s a fundamental tension at the heart of every modern gathering. We crave music that is powerful enough to feel in our bones, yet it …
Your smartphone is a pocket-sized furnace. The solution to its heat problem isn’t new—it’s a 200-year-old thermodynamic magic trick. The sun is relentless, turning the …