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DxOMark launches audio ranking to test recording and playback quality of phones
DxOMark, a site that rates phone and digital cameras, has introduced an audio score for phones. The score measures a phone’s recording and playback capabilities. The site tested seven devices of five brands for initial testing; the Huawei Mate 20 X leading the rankings followed by the iPhone XS Max and the iPhone 11 Pro Max+. дальше »
2019-10-10 16:00 | |
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Signal patches Android bug that allowed hackers to answer calls on your behalf
Popular encrypted messaging app Signal has fixed a crucial flaw in its Android app that could’ve allowed bad actors to answer calls on your behalf. What’s more, it needed no intervention from your end. дальше »
2019-10-7 08:27 | |
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Sennheiser is definitely mocking Beats in its new ad campaign
“Would you really take sound advice from a basketball player?” That line sums up Sennheiser‘s ad campaign for its new Momentum 3 Wireless headphones. The venerable audio company doesn’t usually do much in the way of commercials, but this one highlighted a particular pet peeve of mine in mainstream headphone commercials: the celebrities peddling them don’t know jack about audio (probably). дальше »
2019-10-5 00:51 | |
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Hands-on: Microsoft’s Surface Buds are far more comfortable than they look
The Surface Earbuds will be divisive. As much as I think headphones should be about audio and convenience first, some people won’t appreciate having dinner plates sticking out of their ears. I felt some deja vu as I remembered the Pixel Buds’ launch back in 2017; the Surface Earbuds take that aesthetic to another level. дальше »
2019-10-3 09:33 | |
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Facebook Hints at Suing the U.S. Government in Zuckerberg Audio Leak
Coinspeaker Facebook Hints at Suing the U. S. Government in Zuckerberg Audio LeakMark Zuckerberg said that if the Democratic Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren was to come to power, and pursue her agenda of breaking the Big Tech companies, Facebook won't step back from fighting the U. дальше »
2019-10-2 10:45 | |
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Google’s leaked voice recorder app has a built-in transcription feature — hallelujah!
As a reporter, I often need to record interviews or Q&A sessions. But it’s painfully tiring to go back and manually transcribe the recordings. Surely, there are few apps that can help me out. дальше »
2019-10-2 10:37 | |
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FB’s Internal Q&A Sessions Reveal Early Strategy for Libra: Leaked
Newly leaked audio from Q&A sessions between Facebook’s CEO and employees shines new light on the firm’s early strategy for Libra
дальше »2019-10-1 20:28 | |
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Leak of Facebook’s Internal Q&A Sessions Reveal Early Strategy for Libra
Newly leaked audio from Q&A sessions between Facebook’s CEO and employees shines new light on the firm’s early strategy for Libra
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Zuck says Facebook will never curb offensive content — but vows to protect its moderators
For the past five years, we’ve heard countless reports on how hard content moderation really is, and moderators at social networking giant Facebook could have it the toughest. Earlier this year, The Verge’s Casey Newton published an article titled “The Trauma Floor” which revealed the secret lives of Facebook moderators in America, and more specifically, the harrowing conditions these employees were tasked with on a daily basis. дальше »
2019-10-1 17:06 | |
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Uber is testing a ‘record audio’ feature to help you feel safer during your ride
Last week, Uber recently rolled out a bunch of safety features including an optional PIN number to authenticate your ride. But it might roll out more stuff soon. According to app researcher Jane Manchun Wong, the ride-hailing company is testing a feature in its mobile app that lets you record audio if you feel uncomfortable during your trip. дальше »
2019-10-1 08:08 | |
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CHEAP: Yes, I will take 54% off this Google Home Hub thank you very much
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! For a long time I wasn’t really a fan of smart speakers. The idea was cool, but relying only on audio seemed like a clumsy way to interact with technology. дальше »
2019-9-28 15:01 | |
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Every Alexa and Echo device Amazon announced this week in one handy list
Amazon hosted a massive hardware event this week, announcing a cavalcade of new Alexa-enabled and IoT devices. Make no mistake: Amazon wants to find a way into your home or pocket one way or another. дальше »
2019-9-27 06:13 | |
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Amazon’s new Echo Studio promises high-end, 3D sound with Dolby Atmos
Amazon revealed an onslaught of new devices today, and among them was its first ‘high-end’ speaker: the Echo Studio. Amazon is claiming serious audio quality here, as the speaker was designed to go along with the company’s new Amazon Music HD service, which is able to deliver lossless audio. дальше »
2019-9-26 22:16 | |
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2 malware-infected photo apps with 1.5M+ downloads removed from Google Play
Google has removed two malicious apps with a combined total of over 1. 5 million downloads after they were caught serving adware. The apps in question — Sun Pro Beauty Camera and Funny Sweet Beauty Selfie Camera — were also found to have “more advanced functionality than your average adware,” according to researchers at Wandera. дальше »
2019-9-23 09:00 | |
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Former Coinbase CTO believes blockchain phones could be the solution to deepfake AI scams
After unidentified criminals used AI-assisted audio deepfakes to steal more than $240,000, former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan suggested that blockchain-enabled phones could be the solution to call authentication. дальше »
2019-9-10 14:30 | |
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CHEAP: Watch your shitty reality TV on full blast with $42 off Anker’s Soundcore Infini soundbar
I’ve said before that I love me a good soundbar. What’s not to love about a speaker that can upgrade your TV viewing experience with significantly better sound, while taking up minimal space? That’s why I’m excited to share today’s deal with you. дальше »
2019-9-9 09:13 | |
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Huawei’s Freebuds 3 pack active noise cancellation and a fancy new audio chip
Huawei today announced the latest update to its truly wireless earbuds game. The Huawei Freebuds 3 are the company’s latest salvo in an already crowded marketplace. It hopes to distinguish itself from its rivals with reduced call latency, as well as improved charging performance, and the introduction of active noise cancellation (ANC). дальше »
2019-9-6 12:04 | |
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Focal’s new Chora speakers use recycled carbon fiber at accessible prices
Focal Audio might be known for producing some of the best speakers and headphones in the world, but the company hasn’t forgotten those of us that can’t spend $230,000 on a pair of towers. Case in point: Focal today announced the Chora series, a family of bookshelf and tower speakers replacing the company’s popular entry-level Chorus line, starting at $899 for the cheapest pair. дальше »
2019-9-6 19:01 | |
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Tron & Bittorrent-based BLive Now being Internally Tested
The world’s first live streaming platform using blockchain technology goes in the testing phase BLive is a multifunction audio and video tool with instant messaging & live streaming Public beta expected to be launched on Sept. дальше »
2019-9-4 21:18 | |
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Apple apologizes for snooping on Siri users, promises consent moving forward
Apple today announced a new shift in company policy that prioritizes user privacy — at least with regards to Siri audio recordings. Now the company promises only in-house employees will listen to the recordings it has of you, and only if you consent. дальше »
2019-8-29 00:56 | |
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Cambridge Audio’s Alva TT is the fancypants Bluetooth turntable I didn’t know I wanted
To high-end audio enthusiast, the idea of a Bluetooth turntable seems almost oxymoronic. Part of the core appeal of a turntable is that it’s pretty much the only way to listen to music through a completely analog signal chain (ignoring the fact most modern pressings are mixed digitally). дальше »
2019-8-29 21:39 | |
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CHEAP: Ugh, $80 for this Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker is a DISGUSTING deal
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Maybe it’s the impact technology has had on my brain, but I really can’t bear to be without music these days. дальше »
2019-8-19 15:39 | |
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Facebook Collected Audio Conversations from Messenger and Transcribed Them
Coinspeaker Facebook Collected Audio Conversations from Messenger and Transcribed ThemIt has now come to light that Facebook has been paying contract transcribers to review private audio chats from its Messenger app. дальше »
2019-8-14 14:14 | |
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Facebook Covert Audio Sharing Casts Doubt Over Libra Privacy
Facebook used third-party contractors to listen to user audio without telling them, in a move which raises questions about the third-party sponsors of its libra cryptocurrency. Facebook Shared Messages With Third Parties As Bloomberg reported on August 13, Facebook confirmed it had used middleman firms to transcribe audio messages from its Messenger app. дальше »
2019-8-14 11:34 | |
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Privacy Shocker: Did Facebook's Libra Plans Just Go Up in Smoke?
By CCN Markets: As if Facebook didn't have enough privacy issues, the company now confirms that it has been transcribing the audio chats of its users for quite some time. Facebook Claims It Wasn't Being Sneaky Facebook claims that the only conversations that were transcribed were from those users who selected that option in the […] The post Privacy Shocker: Did Facebook's Libra Plans Just Go Up in Smoke? appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-8-14 03:20 | |
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Facebook paid people to listen to and transcribe your voice clips
Facebook doesn’t need any more bad press, but here we go again. According to a report by Bloomberg, the company paid hundreds of contractors to transcribe audio snippets from your conversations within its services – without making it sufficiently clear these clips were being recorded. дальше »
2019-8-14 00:28 | |
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CHEAP: Can we interesteth thou in 40% off Beats Solo3 wireless headphones?
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! There used to be a time when Beats headphones deserved their awful reputation — believe me, I actually owned a pair. дальше »
2019-8-12 15:01 | |
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The Naim Mu-so Qb 2 is a compact streaming speaker for audiophiles
It was just a few months ago that I wrote about the Naim Mu-so 2, an update to one of the first high-end streaming speakers. I’m currently in the process of testing that model, and it delivers remarkable sound quality in a soundbar-like body. дальше »
2019-8-10 00:49 | |
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BAE Audio president Mark Loughman on analog versus digital, abandoned tech, and the NWO
There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of BAE Audio. Despite being one of the most prestigious high-end audio gear manufacturers in the US, it doesn’t even have a Wikipedia entry. However, you’ve definitely heard music made using its gear. дальше »
2019-8-9 02:18 | |
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Bluesound wants its wireless hi-fi equipment back — they’re gonna have to fight me for it
I’ve been trying to perfect my wireless music streaming set-up for years. That’s not an exaggeration, I’m talking literally years. And, friends, I thought I’d solved it. I thought I’d found the solution to my struggle, but something horrible — nay, bloodcurdling — happened: Bluesound wants the review units of its wireless hi-fi audio equipment back. дальше »
2019-8-8 18:27 | |
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Microsoft contractors are listening to your translated Skype calls
An explosive article in Motherboard alleges that contractors working for Microsoft are listening to the conversations of Skype users conducted through the app’s real-time translation service. The piece, penned by cybersecurity reporter Joseph Cox, cites a trove of internal documentation, screenshots, and audio recordings obtained by the publication. дальше »
2019-8-8 19:25 | |
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Sony’s AI drummer is so good you’d think it’s human
AI generating music is pretty commonplace now. Apps such as Mubert even let you play generative music on your phone. Now, Sony has just developed an AI that adds kick-drum beats to pre-existing songs, and make them more catchy. дальше »
2019-8-6 14:20 | |
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I let Izotope’s AI handle the mixing in my recording studio and now I’m on the machines’ side
Izotope’s Neutron 3 Advanced audio software is an AI-powered mixing assistant you inject into your favorite DAW. It uses machine learning to balance and EQ your audio tracks so you can spend more time getting your music right and less time fiddling with virtual knobs and sliders. дальше »
2019-8-3 00:05 | |
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UE’s Wonderboom 2 Bluetooth speaker is my brilliant, bombastic summer buddy
After covering the announcement of UE’s Wonderboom 2, I finally got my hands on one. And you know what? It’s an exciting-sounding, portable Bluetooth speaker that’s perfect for summer (and pretty much everything). дальше »
2019-7-24 16:01 | |
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CHEAP: This is a quiet place — shame if someone ruined it with THIS $109 MARSHALL SPEAKER
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Sometimes headphones or a home stereo won’t do — you need a portable sound system. I mean, how on earth else are you meant to get all your friends to listen to those carefully crafted playlists? This is where Marshall’s Stockwell portable Bluetooth speaker comes into the picture. дальше »
2019-7-23 16:23 | |
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The Bowers & Wilkins Formation Duo might actually justify their $4,000 price
As a general rule, audiophiles are skeptical of wireless audio. Despite a few popular models like the KEF LSX, audio enthusiasts have met wireless speakers with some apprehension given the technology typically degrades sound quality at least a little, and almost always introduces latency. дальше »
2019-7-20 23:56 | |
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Sexual assault survivors are using this sex education app to regain confidence
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. With female sexuality being a taboo topic, Ferly — an audio app that redefines the meaning of sex education — aims to help women connect with their bodies, and provide a safe space for survivors. дальше »
2019-7-15 17:22 | |
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How to get surround sound on any headphones with Windows 10 and Xbox One
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Buying a set of surround sound speakers can be an expensive endeavor, generally requiring an A/V receiver and at least for speakers (but probably more). дальше »
2019-7-13 01:03 | |
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Review: Samson’s G-Track Pro is the ultimate microphone for podcasts and game streaming
Samson’s G-Track Pro is a gumbo-esque mashup of microphone, audio interface, and onboard mixer. It’s a bit of an oddity, but if you’re looking for a dead-simple hardware solution to take your podcast or gaming stream out of the audio gutter and into the realm of professional broadcasting it just might be the answer to your prayers. дальше »
2019-7-11 03:03 | |
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Review: The Marshall Stockwell II speaker is louder than a Napalm Death concert
Marshall is an iconic audio brand, best known for its guitar amplifiers. But did you know that it also sells a line of Bluetooth speakers? It’s true, and they’re actually very good. I got my hands on the company’s latest venture in this area, the Marshall Stockwell II, and so far I’m really impressed. дальше »
2019-7-9 21:10 | |
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Mozilla is testing an ad-free news subscription for $5 a month
Mozilla last month hinted at introducing paid features in its Firefox browser, and it’s now spelling out its plans more clearly. The not-for-profit organization has announced it’s exploring a bunch of “alternative funding models for the web. дальше »
2019-7-8 09:09 | |
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Review: The Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 wireless earbuds are almost perfect
Cambridge Audio is one of the oldest and most respected audio brands in the UK. It’s best known for its pricey amplifiers and speakers, which promise a top-notch listening experience, at the expense of your bank balance. дальше »
2019-7-4 01:30 | |
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CHEAP: [inner peace] > this can be yours with $100 off Sony’s WH1000XM3 headphones
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Honestly, noise-canceling headphones are a must today. Noisy plane-rides become yesterday’s problems and awfully loud co-working spaces turn into your own private zen garden. дальше »
2019-7-3 15:49 | |
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If you don’t know Photoshop or Adobe CC, now’s the time. It’s only $31.
When it comes to generating video, audio, web pages, print materials, the entire gamut of digital and media marketing and content, Adobe’s Creative Cloud is still the 800-pound gorilla in the room. дальше »
2019-6-23 14:00 | |
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KEF R3 Review: Exemplary speakers that do almost everything right
In the world of enthusiast speakers, few names stand out as much as KEF. The British speaker company has been an influence on high-end audio since the 60s, and to date makes some of the most popular hi-fi speakers on the market. дальше »
2019-6-22 02:23 | |
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Unique multi-platform Monero mining malware targets audio engineer pirates
We’ve seen cryptocurrency hungry hackers hiding mining malware in Adobe Flash updates, and even in legitimate Windows updates, but now hackers are hiding it in cracked audio production software. дальше »
2019-6-20 16:42 | |
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This is how rich you’d be if you bought Apple stock instead of its products
People don’t usually regret their first bit of exciting hardware. On the contrary, the majority of folks have strong nostalgic feelings about their earliest computer, game console, audio player, or phone. дальше »
2019-6-18 18:48 | |
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These $99 wireless earbuds get 8 more hours battery life than AirPods
The xFyro ARIA earbuds were designed by some of audio’s finest award-winning engineers, leading to a product that’s a true passion project for fidelity addicts. And when you look at what the ARIA earbuds can do, a pair of numbers jump out. дальше »
2019-6-18 15:00 | |
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