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Composing the sound signature of your car: Audi R8 e-tron e-sound

by AudiOdysseus on May 14, 2012

So, does a car really have a signature sound? Yes. I know this because my father worked for Mercedes-Benz for 30 years. As a result, I’ve been able to tell when a Mercedes is driving up behind me since middle school. The engine has a very distinctive sound that I could easily pick out of [...]

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Raising Lil’ Bow Wow: hiding my taste in music from my child

by Mamadyne on May 9, 2012

As soon as I got pregnant, I had to rethink many things in my life, including one of my most prized possessions – the small case of CDs mixes I had made in high school during the glorious days when Napster was alive. With the help of free downloads, every Friday night my friends and [...]

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4 ways American Idol is like the Hunger Games

by TheBenevolentSiren on May 7, 2012

Full disclosure: I love televised singing competitions, and American Idol is a regular feature on my DVR. Despite the overly-maudlin backstories and ubiquitous product placement, it’s hard to forgo the delicious pleasure of ruthlessly judging people from the comfort of my own home–especially since it lets me live their dreams vicariously and forget that I could never [...]

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Dick Clark Was Like Family

by Penny Lane on April 22, 2012

RIP Dick Clark 1929-2012 I’ll always remember exactly how I felt when I heard the words, “America’s oldest teenager died today at the age of 82.” I as at work that day, April 18, 2012. When my co-worker told me that the legendary radio and TV personality had passed, a wave of sadness washed over [...]

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Getting Inside Outside Lands

by Penny Lane on April 18, 2012

If you haven’t heard of Outside Lands, it’s not too late. Tickets for this 3-day music, food, beer, wine and art festival in Golden Gate park August 10-12, 2012 go on sale tomorrow at noon. It shouldn’t take you long to decide if you want to go. The full lineup has just been released and [...]

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Jack White streaming his debut solo album “Blunderbuss” online via iTunes

by AudiOdysseus on April 17, 2012

Jack White’s “Blunderbuss” will be formally released in its entirety on April 23. But White is streaming it for fans right now on iTunes. If you like what you hear, you can pre-order it on the spot. ‘Blunderbuss’ features a total of 13 tracks and is being released on the singer’s own Third Man Records/XL [...]

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Must-Hear Song of the Day: Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye (ft. Kimbra)

by TheBenevolentSiren on April 13, 2012

“Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye (ft. Kimbra) is, in the words of American Idol judge Steven Tyler, “changing music.” This #1 hit stands in stark musical contrast to most other contemporary radio fare, featuring a xylophone solo and haunting vocals evocative of Peter Gabriel. This earworm has surfaced across many television platforms [...]

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Getting Started: Your Home Theater System

by Ace of Bass on April 13, 2012

So…you’ve decided you need a home theater. Where do you begin? Creating the movie theater experience at home can seem daunting. Here are the basics you need to have for an enjoyable watching and listening experience: TV. You need a big picture, which can mean something different to you depending on your room size, but [...]

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Join us in celebrating the third annual National Robotics Week 2012 (April 9-13)

by AudiOdysseus on April 12, 2012

It’s only natural for the Velodyne team to celebrate National Robotics Week. Our founder and CEO, David Hall, has been involved in the design and development of robot technology for over a decade. If you’re a fan of Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors, you’ve probably seen his work. The Robot Wars television series was a competition [...]

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