Google Open-Sources Lyra In Beta To Reduce Voice Call Bandwidth Usage
Google today open-sourced Lyra in beta, an audio codec that uses machine learning to produce high-quality voice calls. VentureBeat reports: The code and demo, which are available on GitHub, compress raw audio down to 3 kilobits per second for "qualit.....»»
Chrome for Android could eventually support extensions
It seems that Google could be working on a new version of Chrome for Android that could potentially support extensions. The post Chrome for Android could eventually support extensions appeared first on Phandroid. Google Chrome is a great b.....»»
Judge orders Google to distribute third-party app stores on Google Play
Injunction in Epic case gives rival app stores three years to catch up to Google. A federal judge yesterday ordered Google to open up the Google Play Store and its collection of a.....»»
In stunning Nobel win, AI researchers Hopfield and Hinton take 2024 Physics Prize
Hinton, who quit Google in 2023 to warn of AI dangers, was "flabbergasted" at the news. On Tuesday, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics t.....»»
Study shows how international student mobility can reduce poverty in low and middle-income countries
A new study exploring the effects of international student mobility has found that foreign-educated graduates reduce extreme poverty in low and middle-income countries. The paper, published in the International Journal of Educational Research, uses d.....»»
Field study finds using biodiversity instead of pesticides can reduce crop damage from herbivores
Pesticides aren't always necessary. Researchers at the University of Zurich have conducted a comprehensive field study showing that damage from herbivores can be reduced by using biodiversity within a plant species. Different plant genotypes can coop.....»»
Cutting emissions the smart way: How an intensity-based approach drives real change
Investors' consideration of a firm's environmental performance, along with concerns about future impacts on profit, have led many firms to start trying to reduce their carbon footprint. But such environmental pressure—if not calibrated correctly—.....»»
Prime Big Deal Days Phone Deals 2024: Apple, Samsung, Google, Motorola, and more
There are some fantastic phone deals around as part of the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days event. We've picked out all your favorite deals along with buying advice......»»
Ray-Ban Meta glasses hit version 9.0, get new voice messaging
You can now set timers, send voice memos, and send Meta AI chats to others with the latest update to the Ray-Ban Meta glasses......»»
Rspamd: Open-source spam filtering system
Rspamd is an open-source spam filtering and email processing framework designed to evaluate messages based on a wide range of rules, including regular expressions, statistical analysis, and integrations with custom services like URL blacklists. The s.....»»
NASA scrubs Thursday’s launch of Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter moon
An approaching hurricane has forced NASA and SpaceX to call off Thursday's planned launch of the highly anticipated Europa Clipper mission......»»
Google’s Ask Photo feature is available for users that joined a waitlist
Select users can now search their entire Photos library through AI prompts......»»
From Open AI to hacked smart glasses, here are the 5 biggest AI headlines this week
Between OpenAI's $6.6 million funding round and some privacy-invading Meta Smart Glasses, we saw a scary number of developments in the AI space this week......»»
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Pixel Fold: What’s new?
There's finally a new Google Pixel Fold! Two years following the release of the PIxel Fold, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is here. Is it a worthy upgrade?.....»»
Better Call Saul almost had Saul working at Hot Topic instead of Cinnabon
Peter Gould, Better Call Saul showrunner, posted an image from a script suggesting that Saul could have spent his days folding tees......»»
Next iOS 18.1 beta could add a new toggle to Control Center
Although Apple didn’t release iOS 18.1 beta 6 this week for whatever reason, they did release new betas of watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS, which can occasionally give hints on Apple’s plans for other platforms. more….....»»
AirPods 4 review: Pound for pound Apple’s best product [Video]
AirPods 4 are the best pound-for-pound product in Apple’s portfolio. These open-ear buds sound good and pack tremendous tech and software features into a ridiculously diminutive package. But it’s more than just that; AirPods are also a resilient.....»»
Save 30% on the Google Pixel Buds Pro!
Google's Pixel Buds Pro come with some pretty awesome features, and are currently on offer with up to 30% off the regular asking price. The post Save 30% on the Google Pixel Buds Pro! appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s hardware ec.....»»
Apple iPhone 16 vs. Google Pixel 9: a clear winner
We take a look at the Apple iPhone 16 and compare it to the Google Pixel 9. Both are great phones with lots to offer. For now, one bests the other......»»
Google (probably) made your internet faster
A new report shows that when Google Fiber enters a market, it boosts overall internet speeds for all providers, driving competitors to enhance their services......»»
Sony updates its best buds and headphones to support Google’s Find My network
The best headphones and earbuds from Sony in 2024 now work inside Google's Find My Device network, making them a little easier to local should you misplace......»»