Month: March 2019

Alexa Scientists Claim Audio Watermarking Technique Nearing 100% Accuracy

georgecarlyle76 brought our attention to Amazon’s claim of an algorithm that “solves the ‘second-screen problem’ in real-time.” “Ever hear (no pun intended) of audio watermarking?” asks VentureBeat. It’s the process of adding distinctive sound patterns identifiable to PCs, and it’s a major way web video hosts, set-top boxes, and media players spot copyrighted tracks. But…


Silca Viaggio travel pump review: High end smartphone-connected bike floor pump keeps commuters safe

Proper tire inflation is important for safe cycling and with the Silca Viaggio pump you can make sure you are accurate to within one percent thanks to Bluetooth technology and your smartphone. …read more Source:: ZDNet


The death of Apple’s AirPower’ may be the best thing for you and your iPhone – CNET

Commentary: I was crushed when Apple cancelled its smart wireless charging pad. Now it’s time to move on. …read more Source:: CNet


Squeezebox Comes To The ESP

Streaming music may now come from somewhere in the cloud to an app on your phone and be sent to the client built in to almost every entertainment device you own, but there was a time when the bleeding edge lay in dedicated streaming device that connected to your existing set-up. One of the players…


Revisiting the Jobs Artificial Intelligence Will Create

Long-time Slashdot reader occidental shares a link to the audio of a new interview with the authors of the 2017 article “The Jobs That Artificial Intelligence Will Create” Authors Paul Daugherty and H. James Wilson show that four soft skills are becoming much more valuable as human-machine collaboration advances. These skills include complex reasoning, creativity,…


Gmail gave Google the confidence to take over the world – CNET

Fifteen years ago, the new email service showed everyone Google was more than just a search company. …read more Source:: CNet


Coming to an Apple store near you: the harder sell

Now that Apple has fully and openly declared how important services are for its business, can you expect those services to be pushed at your Apple store? …read more Source:: ZDNet


Worst geek movies of the decade – CNET

These are the lowest-rated geek films since 2010. …read more Source:: CNet


Best seat in the house: Exploring the incredible Walt Disney Concert Hall – CNET

One of the most beautiful modern concert halls in the world, the home of the LA Philharmonic, is a sight to behold. Take the full tour. …read more Source:: CNet


Pixel 3 vs. OnePlus 6T: Which Android should you buy? – CNET

It’s a battle between an exceptional camera and a great budget price. …read more Source:: CNet