News of the Weird

Car and Driver reported in April, the 2012 BMW M5, with 560 horsepower tempered with sound deadeners, has installed pre-recorded engine noise, channeled into the car’s cabin via the stereo system. A computer program matches the amplitude of the engine’s growl to the driver’s accelerator-revving.

Spotify iPad app – review

No built-in apps or Android version for now, but does promise of a 'unique experience' hold true? Spotify finally has an iPad app. The streaming music service has launched a native app for Apple's tablet, following in the footsteps of rivals Rdio, Mog and Deezer. Journalists and subscribers alike have been asking Spotify about its iPad plans for some time, with the topic even overshadowing the ...

2012 KIA Rio EX 5-door Test Drive

For the past 2 weeks I’ve been lucky enough to test drive a new car. The first car was a 2012 Mazda Mazda 3 and this past week it was a KIA Rio EX 5-Door. I loved the KIA Optima I test drove last year, so I was excited to try the smaller, more economical Rio. Note: [...]

Post Magazine's 'Post Picks' for NAB 2012

LAS VEGAS — Post is once again pleased to announce its Post Pick winners, representing the best of show offerings from the NAB 2012 convention.

In brief

Workforce Training Fund information session The ValleyWorks Career Center and Northern Essex Community College in partnership with the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce invite local employers to a Workforce Training Fund Informational Session on Friday, April 27, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. This session provides an opportunity to learn more about the recent changes to the WTF and the state ...