1. A Bionic Eye Restores a Man’s Vision Minnesota native Allen Zderad has regained his vision almost 20 years—after he was diagnosed with an untreatable degenerative eye disease—10 years of which he spent nearly blind. The 68-year-old underwent a clinical trial of “Second Sight,” a new technology that bypasses the damaged retina by sending light waves directly to the optic nerve. Though the resulting vision …
Leave it to Jimmy Kimmel to bring together Kenny G. and Warren G. for a once in a lifetime live musical performance. On his latest #MashUpMonday segment, Kimmel called on the two industry legends to cover Warren’s momentous ‘90s hit “Regulate.” Though the duo couldn’t be of more different musical backgrounds, their melodious mastery blended in a way that seemed to be destined. Watch the …
After a four-year hiatus, Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker of London-based duo Zero 7 have released a new 12″ white label “On My Own,” featuring a vocalist they’ve never worked with before: Danny Pratt. That’s not all that’s new; the trip-hop duo—with roots in acid jazz—are experimenting with a different sound influenced by house music and funk, taking their time over nine minutes. Keep an …
