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technology1 month ago•102 min saved

KEF LS Luxe redefines wireless hi-fi with MAT and Uni-Q

KEF's LS Luxe is the company’s most ambitious wireless speaker system to date, pairing a 12th‑generation Uni‑Q driver array with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT), Velocity Control Technology (VECO) and Music Integrity Engine (MIE) DSP for clearer highs, tighter bass and improved detail. It streams via KEF Connect (AirPlay, Spotify, Tidal, QPlay and more), supports PCM up to 24-bit/384kHz and DSD128, and offers wired HDMI eARC, analog, optical and coax inputs plus room‑calibration via an app. Priced at £3,500 per pair, it’s marketed as a luxury, design‑forward wireless hi‑fi system.

via What Hi-Fi?|

#kef #ls-luxe #mat

health-addiction-treatment2 years ago•20 min saved

"2024: The Ongoing Battle Against Opioid Addiction"

The opioid crisis continues to worsen, with overdose deaths involving opioids reaching 80,411 in 2021. Despite effective treatments like medication-assisted treatment (MAT), nearly 90% of those with opioid use disorder lack access to evidence-based care. Stigma, ideological challenges, and punitive regulations contribute to the limited availability of MAT, particularly for marginalized communities. The history of methadone regulation and cultural biases have hindered access to treatment, while harm reduction approaches and innovative interventions, such as bridge clinics and expanding prescribing authority, show promise in addressing barriers to care.

via Vox.com|

#addiction-treatment #harm-reduction #health-addiction-treatment