KPMG pulls report on AI usage due to apparent hallucinationsOnce again, AI proves to be an unreliable source of information about AI.

Converting a Scanning Electron Microscope Into a TEM is Surprisingly EasyAlthough both a SEM and a TEM are electron microscopes, their working principles and images are very different. Whereas an SEM uses secondary electrons ejected after bombarding a sample’s surface with primary electrons, a TEM works more like an X-ray machine, with a sensor placed behind the sample to record primary electrons after they pass through said sample. It is, however, possible to turn a SEM into a TEM with some creativity, as [ProjectsInFlight] recently did with his SEM.
We previously covered how the SEM in the video was saved from being scrapped and subsequently revived, and now it is getting a pretty nice upgrade. That said, this SEM to TEM change isn’t anything new, with so-called STEM imaging having been possible for ages using a rather simple reflecting adapter. The problem here is that such adapters cost enough to make you dread filing a budget request, yet they are simple enough that you might be able to DIY one.
The main concern with the DIY adapter was clearance between the sample holder and the fragile components inside the chamber. This turned out to be a hair under 14 mm (0.55″), giving not a lot of space to work with, but that was relative to the standard bulky sample holder. With a thinner sample plate machined out of aluminum, significantly more space became available, including for the primary electron mirror and shield for the secondary electrons.
Some more lathe, milling, and tapping work later, the entire sample holder came together. During testing a hack was implemented to enable adjusting the mirror angle while in the evacuated vacuum chamber so that the adapter could be dialed-in. Subsequently, a first sample was imagined in the form of gold nanoparticles, which revealed a leaky secondary electron shield due to bypassing.
Further testing revealed that the shield needed to extend much higher to meaningfully block secondary electrons, after which the TEM image massively improved. Subsequently, a previously expired mosquito graciously donated its wings to science, with TEM imaging clearly revealing the delicate structures within these wonders of evolutionary design.
The next challenge will be to TEM image biological cells, which require substantial preparation.
This isn’t the first STEM converter we’ve seen. The SEM has a long checkered history that we’ve talked about before, too.

Arturia launches MiniLab 37: More keys and more possibilities
Arturia has launched the MiniLab 37, the latest addition to the MiniLab MIDI keyboard controller series. The MiniLab series has been around since 2013 and has become one of the most popular budget-friendly controllers on the market. A new kind of MiniLab Although MiniLab controllers have been around for well over a decade and improved [...]
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Anthropic's Mythos AI finds no more 'serious' bugs in Zcash: WilcoxZcash founder Zooko Wilcox said Anthropic's Mythos AI model found no further "serious bugs" in the privacy protocol following the patching of a previously discovered forgery bug.

MetaGrid Pro gains AI Builder The latest version of MetaGrid Pro is able to create fully working grid layouts and take care of shortcut creation, icons and labelling — all from a user's text prompt. 

AudioThing FieldsFields is a portable iOS field recording app designed for capturing, organizing, and editing sounds in one place. Record new material wherever you are, import existing audio files, attach photos, location, and notes, and apply useful edits directly within the app. Whether you are collecting ambiences, textures, found sounds, percussion, or impulse responses, Fields keeps your recordings organized and ready to use. Fields is available on the App Store for iOS and iPadOS (Standalone App). Youtube Video Read More

Rhythmic Filters for Devious Machines’ Infiltrator As its name suggests, Rhythmic Filters focuses on all things filter-related, and includes a collection of Infiltrator 2 presets that have been designed to deliver instant groove, movement and inspiration. 

Why Led Zeppelin IV Has No Title — And Still Sold 24 Million CopiesLed Zeppelin's fourth album had no title, no band name, and no logo — just four symbols. It became their biggest seller, with 24 million copies sold in the US alone.

FILM - TV - THEATER - GAMES: DROPS FOR JUNE '26The Alarm recently released "Live Today," the final music video featuring the late Mike Peters, who passed away in April 2025 following a 31-year battle with cancer. Filmed on a beach in northern England just days before Peters underwent CAR-T therapy in a last effort to fight an aggressive form of lymphoma, the video captures him performing with energy and optimism. The single was taken from the band's new album Transformation, which dropped May 29 via Twenty First Century Recordings/Virgin Music Group. The record was completed the night before Peters began his final treatment. For more information, contact Nikki Esposito at nikki@reybee.com. Photo by Andrew Labrow.

WaterTower Music has released the Mortal Kombat II Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on all major digital streaming platforms. The album features an original score by Benjamin Wallfisch, including a reimagined version of the franchise's "Techno Syndrome" with vocals from Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon, and it’s accompanied by a music video. Deluxe, double LP releases are also out for both Mortal Kombat (2021) and Mortal Kombat II soundtracks on themed colored vinyl. Additional releases included "Mortal Kumbia," a cumbia-inspired take on "Techno Syndrome" by Amantes del Futuro, and an interactive playlist generator that lets fans select a fighter and compete in a "Test Your Might" mini game. For more information, contact Christian Endicio at christian@whitebearpr.com.

Widow's Bay (Apple Original Series Soundtrack) by composer David Fleming is available now via Milan Records. The album showcases Fleming's original orchestral score for the Apple TV+ horror comedy series starring Matthew Rhys, blending atmospheric tension with the show's mixture of scares and dark humor. Created by Katie Dippold and directed by Hiro Murai, Widow's Bay follows a small New England island mayor navigating superstitious locals, a possible ancient curse and his reputation as the town's unpopular leader. The series made its global debut this spring with new episodes releasing weekly on Apple TV+. Contact Sarah Roche at sarah@whitebearpr.com for more information.

Saxophonist, activist, singer/songwriter, and poet-philosopher Alabaster DePlume’s track “Honeycomb” was recently featured in Portraits of Palestine, a 16mm film by director Skyler Carrico. The film drew on footage Carrico shot in the occupied West Bank in spring 2024, during the same period DePlume was completing an artist residency there that inspired the track. Though the two never crossed paths in Palestine, their work converged in the film, which Carrico described as a project that found its musical direction organically through DePlume's recordings made nearby at the time. DePlume also recently released Dear Children of Our Children, I Knew: Epilogue, the final installment in a four-part series rooted in the artist’s experiences in Palestine. For further details, contact Sam Ford at sam@twntythree.com.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Original Score Soundtrack, featuring music by two-time Emmy-winning composer Theodore Shapiro, is out now alongside the highly anticipated film’s release. Returning nearly two decades after scoring the beloved 2006 original, Shapiro offers up a score that updates the film's original electronic-tinged sound. The sequel reunited Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci alongside director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna, and added to the all-star cast Kenneth Branagh, Lucy Liu, Pauline Chalamet, B.J. Novak, and more. Contact Sarah Roche at sarah@whitebearpr.com for more information.The post FILM - TV - THEATER - GAMES: DROPS FOR JUNE '26 first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Chinese cybercrime operation that used AI to scam ‘hundreds of thousands of victims’ sued by GoogleThe tech giant said a group called "Outsider Enterprise" used AI to scam hundreds of thousands of victims, sending 2.5 million text messages over a span of two weeks.

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Building a 1:150 scale Toyota ProBox Micro Remote Control CarAlthough in our imagination those scale models of cars certainly can drive and steer just like their full-scale counterparts, there’s something incredibly satisfying about watching them truly come to life. Here [diorama111] is an absolute master at the craft, with the most recent conversion of a 1:150 Toyota Probox car model once again demonstrating these skills with casual ease.
We previously covered such conversions, with another recent one in 2024 involving another 1:150 scale model. That particular one demonstrated driving around on scale model roads, which shows a good practical use of this conversion if you want to have e.g. a scale model town with cars that actually drive around.
In the video you can see how first the base of the scale model has a tiny 25 mAh Li-polymer battery installed, along with two motors, one for steering and one for driving using a rod-linkage system and a lead screw.
The tiny gears used were salvaged from mechanical watches, with photoreflectors keeping track of the driving and steering positions. Remote control is done by infrared, with a tiny SMD IR receiver module in the car, while charging and programming of the MCU is done via terminals installed on the bottom.
In the final part of the video the car is demonstrated driving around, with working head- and rear lights, as well as blinkers and stop lights, including the top rear one. In the video description links are provided to the various schematics and software on Google Drive for those who are feeling like a fun Sunday afternoon project.

"Middle of Nowhere" by Kacey MusgravesLost Highway RecordsProducers: Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian, Ian Fitchuk

Kacey Musgraves pays homage to her Texan roots with her seventh studio album Middle of Nowhere. The album does a good job at showcasing ​​Musgraves’ magnetic personality through her witty humor and tongue-in-cheek songwriting, especially on tracks like “Dry Spell” and “Mexico Honey.” The album also has its somber moments as it follows Musgraves’ experiences of solitude and the complexities of maturing as seen in “Loneliest Girl.” The album features Texan artists like Willie Nelson and Miranda Lambert with references to western swing, bluegrass, and traditional Mexican influences. Who knew country could be so fun!The post "Middle of Nowhere" by Kacey Musgraves first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Sonora Cinematic release Movimento Strings Inflections Movimento Strings Inflections builds on the capabilities of its predecessor by introducing extended techniques that promise to bring some “new textures and fresh colours” to users’ cinematic strings palettes.

Sam Bankman-Fried loses appeal to overturn 25-year prison sentenceA federal appeals court upheld the former FTX chief’s conviction, while his bid for clemency from President Donald Trump appears to face steep political odds.