Spotify using AI to clone and translate podcaster’s voice
A new Spotify feature powered by artificial intelligence translates a podcast into multiple languages using the same voices of those in the show......»»
Scientists may soon be able to translate the languages plants use to communicate
We may very well be able to translate plant languages soon, scientists claim. While you might think of plants as passive objects just existing on … The post Scientists may soon be able to translate the languages plants use to communicate appear.....»»
Tested: Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 bone-conduction wireless headphones
I’ve long used Shokz bone-conduction wireless headphones as my go-to for voice and video calls, mostly because they are so comfortable I often forget I’m wearing them. I’ve been using the OpenComm model for a couple of years now, but switche.....»»
WhatsApp now lets users explore Channels by category
WhatsApp last year introduced Channels, a new one-way way to send text, photos, videos, and stickers to multiple people at once. Following an update that brought voice messages and polls to Channels, the feature is now getting an advanced search by c.....»»
Apple releases new firmware version for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4
Apple is rolling out another firmware update today for AirPods Pro 2 users today. Today’s update comes just under a week after Apple released new AirPods Pro firmware for iOS 18, with new features like Voice Isolation, Personalized Volume improveme.....»»
Apple releases new firmware version for AirPods Pro 2
Apple is rolling out another firmware update today for AirPods Pro 2 users today. Today’s update comes just under a week after Apple released new AirPods Pro firmware for iOS 18, with new features like Voice Isolation, Personalized Volume improveme.....»»
New Bose earbuds let you snap photos with your voice, cost way less than AirPods Pro
The new Bose QuietComfort Earbuds pack the same Bose noise-canceling tech that has earned so many raves, but it's their price that will have people talking......»»
Mickey 17 trailer: 2025 already has its first bonkers sci-fi movie
All Robert Pattinson does is die (and fight with his clone) in the first trailer for Mickey 17, the long-awaited sci-fi film from Bong Joon-Ho......»»
ChatGPT leak says Advanced Voice Mode rolls out to all Plus users next Tuesday
OpenAI scheduled a surprise media event in May, right before Google’s I/O 2024 keynote, where Google focused on new Gemini AI capabilities across its product … The post ChatGPT leak says Advanced Voice Mode rolls out to all Plus users nex.....»»
PSA: AI-generated voice cloning scams are on the rise – secret code recommended
A survey by a UK bank suggests that AI-generated voice cloning scams are on the rise, with 28% claiming to have been targeted. It’s recommended that people agree a secret code to guard against the possibility of being take in … more….....»»
Your K-Pop favorites may be illicit AI voice clones
AI-created songs and voices are streamed millions of times, especially K-Pop.....»»
watchOS 11 finally lets users change their Apple Watch ringtone
With watchOS 11, users will get a bunch of new features, including health and fitness improvements, Live Activities, the Translate app, and new watch faces. But the watchOS 11 update also comes with another new feature that wasn’t explicitly menti.....»»
How one phone app uses your voice to detect high blood pressure
Smartphone apps can do a lot these days. But what if there was one that used your voice to detect high blood pressure? It's real, and it's very impressive......»»
Google rolls out voice-powered AI chat to the Android masses
Gemini Live allows back-and-forth conversation, now free to all Android users. Enlarge / The Google Gemini logo. (credit: Google) On Thursday, Google made Gemini Live, its voice-based AI chatbot feature, available for fr.....»»
The Plaud Note is the first AI gadget I think you should buy
The Plaud Note is an AI gadget that records, transcribes, and summarizes voice notes and calls. Could it have been an app? Yes. Is it better? Definitely, yes......»»
This new Lenovo laptop opens and contorts itself with a voice command
Lenovo has unveiled an experimental laptop that can twist fully around and is activated by just your voice......»»
FTC urged to make smart devices say how long they will be supported
Sudden subscription fees, lost features causing users "death by a thousand cuts." Enlarge / Spotify released the Car Thing to the general public in February 2022. It's bricking them in December. (credit: Spotify) For so.....»»
ChatGPT gives Volkswagen cars the smarts to talk to you all day long
VW releases ChatGPT-powered voice assistant for most models......»»
Nanostructures enable on-chip lightwave-electronic frequency mixer
Imagine how a phone call works: Your voice is converted into electronic signals, shifted up to higher frequencies, transmitted over long distances, and then shifted back down so it can be heard clearly on the other end. The process enabling this shif.....»»
Audio transcription compared -- Cloud-based vs. on-device
In iOS 18, Apple's Notes and Voice Memos apps get a new audio transcription feature. Here's everything you need to know about the different types of audio transcription, how they compare, and what Apple's implementation brings to the table.You can tr.....»»
Vulnerability allows Yubico security keys to be cloned
Researchers have unearthed a cryptographic vulnerability in popular Yubico (FIDO) hardware security keys and modules that may allow attackers to clone the devices. But the news is not as catastrophic as it may seem at first glance. “The attacke.....»»