Explore the fascinating evolution of the vocoder, talkbox, and Auto-Tune, tracing their journey from Bell Labs through World War II to their influence on Daft Punk in this episode of Version History.

On Version History: how to play your voice like an instrument, with a little help from Chromeo. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. is ...

"Zootopia 2" producer Yvett Merino and co-director Jared Bush discuss the animated sequel's box office success, after it became Hollywood's highest grossing animation. US Senate passes Homeland ...

Start a conversation. Research suggests you won’t regret it. By Jancee Dunn A few months ago, my parents visited me at The New York Times. As we rode the elevator to my floor, my father greeted almost ...

This week is National Random Acts of Kindness Week, and if you're in need of some kindness, a pep-talk line that includes nuggets of wisdom from elementary school students from kindergarten to sixth ...

Debmar-Mercury says it will try to explore alternatives for the program on other platforms. By Alex Weprin Senior Editor Another syndicated daytime talk show will end its run after this season. Debmar ...

Often relegated to the status of useless chatter, small talk is once again at the heart of debates about our social well-being. Beneath the veneer of triviality, this form of exchange is actually an ...

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TalkBox LLC, a Boulder-based company that designs sound-resistant privacy booths, has been acquired by Burlington, Vermont-based Mamava Inc. Terms of the deal, which closed Nov. 20, were not disclosed ...

After returning in the summer with some once-off gigs and an EP, the math-rock chancers Adebisi Shank have released a Christmas album. Titled Selected Festive Works 2007 to 2025, it varies between ...