Researchers hacked a robotic vacuum cleaner to record speech and music remotely
A team of researchers demonstrated that popular robotic household vacuum cleaners can be remotely hacked to act as microphones.
Nov 18, 2020
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Consumer & Gadgets
New device puts music in your head—no headphones required
Imagine a world where you move around in your own personal sound bubble. You listen to your favorite tunes, play loud computer games, watch a movie or get navigation directions in your car—all without disturbing those around ...
Nov 12, 2020
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SoundWatch: New smartwatch app alerts d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing users to birdsong, sirens and other desired sounds
Smartwatches offer people a private method for getting notifications about their surroundings—such as a phone call, health alerts or an upcoming package delivery.
Oct 28, 2020
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Ditch the soundbar with new Amazon Echo speakers
Besides sporting a new round look, Amazon's updated fourth generation Echo speakers have something else going for them. Buy a pair for $200 and they make fabulous TV speakers.
Oct 27, 2020
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An attacker can steal sensitive user data over the phone using smart speakers
In recent years, voice assistants such as Siri, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Cortana have become increasingly popular. People in many countries worldwide communicate with these artificial intelligence (AI) agents on ...
Oct 27, 2020 feature
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Google's Nest Hub video displays offering more recommendations
Google's Nest Hub video displays are getting a new look today, adding more recommendation features to help people with their day.
Oct 20, 2020
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Business
Boeing to consolidate US 787 production in cost-saving move
Boeing will consolidate manufacturing of the 787 Dreamliner plane to one plant in the US, ending production of the wide-body jet in Washington state, the company announced Thursday.
Oct 01, 2020
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Sick of city din? Try 'noise-cancelling headphones' for your flat
Sick of noise from construction work, speeding trains and car alarms flooding in through the open window of your tiny apartment in a crowded metropolis?
Sep 10, 2020
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Sony's new PlayStation 5 video spot signals launch of new console system
Sony is kicking off its marketing blitz for the PlayStation 5 video game system.
Aug 25, 2020
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Machine learning & AI
Deep learning-based cough recognition model helps detect the location of coughing sounds in real time
The Center for Noise and Vibration Control at KAIST announced that their coughing detection camera recognizes where coughing happens, visualizing the locations. The resulting cough recognition camera can track and record ...
Aug 14, 2020
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Sound
Sound is a travelling wave which is an oscillation of pressure transmitted through a solid, liquid, or gas, composed of frequencies within the range of hearing and of a level sufficiently strong to be heard, or the sensation stimulated in organs of hearing by such vibrations.
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