fresh bytes
Subscribe Now

Coffitivity, a site that helps increase productivity using ambient noise from a coffee shop

coffitivity.png

Coffitivity is a site created by Justin Kauszler that will play the ambient background noise of a coffee shop right in your browser. Coffitivity aims to increase your productivity, citing research that claims ambient noise is better for concentration than either complete silence or a loud workspace.
via Laughing Squid

Continue reading

Image: Coffitivity 

Leave a Reply

featured blogs
May 6, 2026
Hollywood has struck gold with The Lord of the Rings and Dune'”so which sci-fi and fantasy books should filmmakers tackle next?...

featured paper

Want early design analysis without simulation?

Sponsored by Siemens Digital Industries Software

Traditional verification methods are failing today's complex IC designs, which require a proactive, early-stage analysis approach. A shift-left methodology addresses IP block integration challenges and the limitations of traditional simulation and ERC tools. Insight Analyzer detects hard-to-find leakage issues across power domains, enabling early analysis without full simulation. Identify inefficiencies earlier to reduce rework, improve reliability, and enhance power performance.

Click to read more!

featured chalk talk

What’s Driving Zephyr’s Momentum
In this episode of Chalk Talk, Brendon Slade from NXP and Amelia Dalton explore what Zephyr makes unique, how it compares to other RTOS options, and how its design philosophy enables developers to scale from simple prototypes to production-ready systems with confidence.
May 4, 2026
11,374 views