Wikipedia wants you to hear voices
The Wikipedia voice intro project (WikiVIP) wants to record audio clips of what the famous, and not-so-famous, sound like......»»
AirPods Adaptive Audio could be the future of hearing protection at gigs
AirPods Adaptive Audio is Apple’s latest take on active noise cancellation and transparency modes. The idea is that it allows in the external sounds you’re likely to want to hear, like someone speaking to you, while blocking unwanted noise (like.....»»
Wildfire smoke threatens already endangered orangutans
For months following peatland wildfires in Borneo, the behavior and voices of critically endangered orangutans change, according to a new study led by a researcher from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology......»»
It’s time to patch your MOVEit Transfer solution again!
Progress Software customers who use the MOVEit Transfer managed file transfer solution might not want to hear it, but they should quickly patch their on-prem installations again: With the help of researchers from Huntress, the company has uncovered a.....»»
tvOS 17 helps you hear what people are saying in shows, when using HomePods as speakers
A common complaint of late is that it’s hard to hear people in TV shows and movies these days, with character voices buried behind the cacophony of sound effects and background music found in modern productions. One of the smaller changes coming i.....»»
I tried out Playboy Pleasure"s male sex toy range. I had a wild ride.
Male sex toys don’t get talked about with the same celebration with which we hear women evangelize about their vibrators. They are seen as kinky additions or stigmatized as partnered sex replacements for sad, lonely men. Even if cock rings and.....»»
The Best Thin Cases I Actually Use With My Galaxy S23
Something weird has happened in recent years – I’ve become a case fan. I know, it’s probably weird to hear me admit that. But after spending the better part of a decade keeping my smartphones naked, the designs of smartphones have t.....»»
Apple says it has fixed iPhone autocorrect with iOS 17
One of the biggest complaints we hear from iPhone users is that autocorrect never quite corrects their typing how they want. Well, Apple is promising big improvements to the keyboard autocorrect system with iOS 17 on iPhone. The new autocorrect syst.....»»
Is frying food possible in space?
The food we eat determines how we feel, and nothing beats a good fry-up, although in moderation of course. As we prepare for missions to the moon and on to Mars, astronauts will be happy to hear from researchers that one staple comfort food is not ou.....»»
Glitches, echoes and "melting the servers" crash DeSantis" campaign launch on Twitter
Twitter's livestream event with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis crashed and was delayed on Wednesday as hundreds of thousands of users logged on to hear DeSantis announce his bid for the White House......»»
Why transgender kids just threw an epic prom in Washington, D.C.
The prom was a political statement—but also a joyous party. We often hear about the struggles transgender youth face in America. This year, state legislators have introduced 500 anti-trans bills, limiting trans kids’ access to gender-a.....»»
Wikipedia wants you to hear voices
The Wikipedia voice intro project (WikiVIP) wants to record audio clips of what the famous, and not-so-famous, sound like......»»
iOS 17 accessibility features with Personal Voice, "AI" and Siri at WWDC, iCloud wishlist
Hear about iOS 17's new accessibility features, the WWDC "special activity," and the iCloud Drive woes that led your host to wipe his MacBook Pro on the AppleInsider Podcast.iOS 17 includes some interesting accessibility featuresApple pre-announced a.....»»
Feeling frozen? 4 out of 5 homes in southern Australia are colder than is healthy
Every winter we hear about soaring energy bills and people's inability to stay warm. But, until now, we haven't really known just how cold Australian homes are. Our newly published research suggests around four out of five of Australian homes fail to.....»»
Galaxy Buds2 Pro is about to better accommodate how you hear
Alongside audio amplification, Samsung is introducing new volume controls to help users to fine tune their experience......»»
Twitter wrong to block tweets during Turkey election - Wikipedia founder
The founder of Wikipedia said Twitter should not have complied with the Turkish government's demands......»»
Birdwatchers" hearts flutter for Global Big Day
With excitement in their voices, six birdwatchers raise binoculars and scan the treetops in a private sanctuary not far from Venezuela's capital Caracas......»»
Project Starline gets ready for prime time
Google Skyline becomes ready for prime time thanks to AI. Ah, video chatting. The staple of modern communication. But let’s face it, it’s always felt a bit lacking. I mean, sure, you can see and hear the person on the other end,.....»»
New tool monitors Wikipedia page views to aid wildlife conservation efforts
Researchers have developed a new tool that tracks the monthly changes in Wikipedia page views for thousands of species. The Species Awareness Index (SAI) is designed to provide a real-time measure of changing interest in biodiversity that can help co.....»»
Just wait until you hear lossless Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby Atmos Music can make your favorite songs sound way more immersive, but streaming services are keeping these spatial tracks from sounding their best......»»
Wikipedia will not perform Online Safety Bill age checks
It says age verification would contravene its commitment to collect minimal data from readers......»»