Great ape laughter reveals a hidden origin of human speech

A new study from the University of Warwick suggests that the rhythm of human laughter has remained surprisingly consistent for at least 15 million years. By comparing the laughter of humans and other great apes, researchers uncovered evidence that this ancient vocal pattern may offer valuable clues about how human speech gradually evolved.

10 Hacks Every Apple Home User Should Know


Smart home platforms have plenty of powerful features for automating every device in your home, but you have to do some upfront work to make it happen. You also have to know what you're looking for. Here are the hidden tips and tricks to maximize everything connected via Apple Home.

Five Hacks Every Shokz User Should Know

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If you've made the switch to bone conduction, you probably use Shokz. And if you use Shokz, you already know the big selling points: situational awareness, all-day comfort, and ears that stay free and open. But once you've had your Shokz headphones for a few weeks, you start to wonder if you're really making the most of this technology. Personally, I've been rocking with my OpenRun Pro 2s before every run for the past year now. I've discovered a number of hacks to make the Shokz experience better. Here are five of my favorites:

Prolific tech analyst Dan Ives is exiting Wedbush for a new venture

Dan Ives, Wedbush Securities analyst.

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Dan Ives, one of Wall Street's most recognizable technology analysts, is leaving his longtime role at Wedbush Securities to launch a merchant bank aimed at combining research, advisory, capital raising and investing under one roof.

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Average New Car Prices Hit Record High Of $51,974, But People Are Still Rushing To Buy Them - Jalopnik

A front three quarters shot of a gray Toyota RAV4 Woodland edition driving through dirt with its headlights on

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You probably don't need a car blog to tell you this, but life is rather expensive at the moment. From elevated gas prices thanks to President Donald Trump's decision to drag us into a war with Iran to the inflated price of groceries, now is a great time to be rich, and a rough time to be broke. It's an even worse time to be broke if you happen to need a new car, since according to data from Automotive News and Catalyst IQ, the average marketed price of a new car reached a new record high price on June 30 of an eye-watering $51,974. The previous record was set three-years ago on July 7, 2023.