Google Research AI blog

JUNE 2, 2023

Posted by Arsha Nagrani and Paul Hongsuck Seo, Research Scientists, Google Research Automatic speech recognition (ASR) is a well-established technology that is widely adopted for various applications such as conference calls, streamed video transcription and voice commands. LibriSpeech ).

Model 103

Model Audio Avatar Phase 103

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

This tool turns your smartphone or desktop computer into an audio recorder that allows you to easily share audio messages and podasts with your supporters. This website allows users to build visually appealing interactive timelines using video, audio, images, location, social media, and timestamps. Dipity :: dipity.com.

Fun 262

Fun Resource Nonprofit Social Media 262

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

Animoto enables users to turn their photos, video clips, and music into videos that can be uploaded to YouTube and shared on the Social Web. Bravo enables brands to capture user-generated videos directly from the Web. This website tracks what sites are the most popular in the world today. Animoto :: animoto.com.

Web 265

Web Tools Free Nonprofit 265

TechCrunch

APRIL 20, 2021

Synthesia , an AI video generation platform, is looking to make video content creation as simple and efficient as possible, and FirstMark is taking a bet on it making the world better, and not worse. Think training videos and company- or department-wide video updates. The company has just announced the close of a $12.5

Video 76

Video Generation Platform Avatar 76

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

This tool turns your smartphone or desktop computer into an audio recorder that allows you to easily share audio messages and podasts with your supporters. This website allows users to build visually appealing interactive timelines using video, audio, images, location, social media, and timestamps. Dipity :: dipity.com.

Fun 262

Fun Resource Nonprofit Social Media 262

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

Animoto enables users to turn their photos, video clips, and music into videos that can be uploaded to YouTube and shared on the Social Web. Bravo enables brands to capture user-generated videos directly from the Web. This website tracks what sites are the most popular in the world today. Animoto :: animoto.com.

Web 277

Web Tools Free Nonprofit 277

TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Houseparty, the social video chat app acquired by Fortnite maker Epic Games for a reported $35 million back in 2019, is shutting down. Related to this move, Epic Games’ “ Fortnite Mode” feature , which leveraged Houseparty to bring video chat to Fortnite gamers, will also be discontinued. Image Credits: Apptopia.

Video 99

Video Game Social Network Social 99

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

As our working world sees more shifts to the metaverse, Pesto , formerly known as Pragli, is jumping in with its avatar approach to making remote work a little less lonely. We founded Pesto because we were tired of being stuck between text chat tools and video conferencing,” Safreno added. “We

Work 96

Work Digital Avatar Headline 96

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2012

This tool turns your smartphone or desktop computer into an audio recorder that allows you to easily share audio messages and podasts with your supporters. This website allows users to build visually appealing interactive timelines using video, audio, images, location, social media, and timestamps. Dipity :: dipity.com.

Web 245

Web Tools Free Nonprofit 245

TechNode

APRIL 26, 2024

Alibaba Clouds Emote Portrait Alive (EMO) model, which is able to convert portrait photos into talking and even singing avatars is now available on its Tongyi Qianwen app, in a move the tech giant hopes will bring a wider user base to test its GenAI tool. Alibaba Cloud, in Chinese ]

Generation 52

Generation Video Avatar Audio 52

TechCrunch

JULY 7, 2021

Lastly, the system allows for new “Voice Avatars” to be created based on existing voice talent, like a trusted company spokesperson or voiceover artist. Originally about 20 hours of audio was needed to build a model of their quirks and voice style, but now it can do so with as little as two hours, CEO Matt Hocking said.

Avatar 99

Avatar Voice Sound Artist 99

AccelEvents

JANUARY 7, 2021

Or it can be a digital experience where customer avatars explore a new brand. Live streaming is where an event streams live video feeds so that viewers can see what’s going on. Be sure to record your live stream as well so that the video content is saved. A virtual event can be a well-thought-out and curated live event.

Virtual 98

Virtual Stream Audio Camera 98

The Verge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

After starting and stopping dozens of times to re-record your flubs and mumbles, you’ll send off the resulting audio files to be processed and, in a few hours’ time, be told that a copy of your voice is ready and waiting. The end results are faster, easier, and more realistic to boot. Image: Descript.

Voice 129

Voice Audio Podcast Celebrate 129

TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Maverick Lab , a business-to-business personalized video messaging startup, aims to help e-commerce entrepreneurs send more personalized messages using deepfakes. In addition, the company decided to go with humans rather than avatars like others are doing. “We Deepfake tech isn’t new. After that, they can set it and forget it.”.

Sample 97

Sample Video Avatar Personal 97

TechCrunch

MARCH 20, 2023

And it’s against that backdrop that a fledgling startup called Tavus is looking to make its mark by enabling companies to create “unique” videos tailored to a specific individual, but based entirely on a single initial recording. Then, the user records a template for each campaign they want to create.

Generation 88

Generation Voice Personal Video 88

The Verge

MAY 21, 2020

He even shared a video of what that might look like, featuring real footage of an experimental test using prototype Facebook hardware and software. It’s not much — the video is just eight seconds long. He mentions how products like the Facebook Workplace platform and Portal video chat devices are changing how his company works today.

Virtual 143

Virtual Facebook Work Avatar 143

NVIDIA AI Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Its an umbrella term for transformers, large language models, diffusion models and other neural networks capturing peoples imaginations because they can create text, images, music, software, videos and more. VLMs are one type of multimodal models that can understand video, image and text inputs while producing text or visual output.

Foundation 55

Foundation Model Language Train 55

The Verge

AUGUST 19, 2021

It was there that Zuckerberg first appeared through his webcam before donning a headset and teleporting into a chair at the table as his own legless avatar. Up to 16 people in VR can be in a Workroom together, while an additional 34 people can join over video call without wearing a headset. A larger factor is the Quest’s spatial audio.

Work 134

Work Facebook Virtual Audio 134

TechCrunch

JULY 14, 2021

While companies like Branch and Gather look like video games with a productivity element, Nooks skips the avatar feel altogether, looking closer to Teamflow or Tandem. The company uses a video API to let each person take up little orbs of space, and adds integrations of platforms like Google Docs, YouTube, Asana or GitHub.

Virtual 100

Virtual Avatar Classes Student 100

AccelEvents

JUNE 15, 2020

The accessibility of video conferencing tools has made attending a meeting through a video conference app like Zoom the standard fare for professional and personal connections. Consider real-time text chat as well as audio and video chat. Including live text or video chat can further these opportunities.

Virtual 96

Virtual Practice Avatar Registration 96

The Verge

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Skittish looks like a very cute version of social spaces in video games like Second Life or VRChat but built specifically to host online events. Baio also sees an opportunity for Skittish to be used by creators to host things like private meetups for supporters or as a place to debut a new YouTube video or a song.

Virtual 100

Virtual Lesson YouTube Avatar 100

NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2010

FaceTime allows two iPhone -- and soon, next-generation iPad and iPod Touch -- users to have a streaming video and audio conversation while both are connected to a wireless network. avatar), interact with others, and even conduct business transactions. FYI: it doesn't work over 3G.)

Work 97

Work Nonprofit Second Life Grant 97

TechCrunch

AUGUST 23, 2022

AI-powered text-, art- and audio-generating systems will soon make — and already are making — their way into the tools people use every day, from programming environments and spellcheck plugins to concept art creation platforms. The video game industry is no exception to this, and that hardly comes as a surprise. .

Virtual 97

Virtual Raise Avatar Game 97

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

” It’s worth noting that Soul Machines’ other co-founder, Mark Sagar, has won Academy Awards for his AI engineering efforts creating the characters in the films “Avatar” and “King Kong.” ” She responded by pulling up a YouTube video of “I’ll Stand by You” by The Pretenders.

Digital 95

Digital Experiment New Zealand Avatar 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2006

The live video feed was being streamed from the Netsquared gathering in San Francisco happening at the same time as the virtual gatherng in Second Life. Jeska Linden , Community Manager for Linden Labs, has the mike in her hand, while her avatar is behind the podium in Second Life. I also turned off my audio.

Second Life 50

Second Life Reflection Life Avatar 50

TechCrunch

AUGUST 8, 2022

Brett Martin, the co-founder and president of Kumospace, believes a core piece to easing the transition is workplace collaboration tools — especially video chat tools that foster a “virtual office” feeling. He’s biased, of course — Kumospace sells a video chat platform.

Virtual 81

Virtual Raise Avatar Collaboration 81

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 26, 2007

I had skype with a video camera and Second Life application opened (which kept crashing my computer.) You can see the back of my avatar in the green skirt, the male avatar is Josh Knauer , and my colleague, Susanne Nyrop from Denmark who we bumped into while wandering around Boracay Island. the networking piece that happens.

Second Life 50

Second Life Life Las Vegas Avatar 50

AccelEvents

JANUARY 7, 2021

Or it can be a digital experience where customer avatars explore a new brand. Live streaming is where an event streams live video feeds so that viewers can see what’s going on. Be sure to record your live stream as well so that the video content is saved. A virtual event can be a well-thought-out and curated live event.

Virtual 52

Virtual Stream Audio Camera 52

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The metaverse is coming for ‘Squid Game’ Sophya has a number of functionalities that add to its experience, from proximity-based audio and high-quality video, self-expression of avatars, customizable offices and visualization of who is around you.

Virtual 86

Virtual Work Culture Synchronous 86

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

This tool turns your smartphone or desktop computer into an audio recorder that allows you to easily share audio messages and podasts with your supporters. This website allows users to build visually appealing interactive timelines using video, audio, images, location, social media, and timestamps. Dipity :: dipity.com.

Fun 100

Fun Resource Nonprofit Social Media 100

AccelEvents

JUNE 15, 2020

The accessibility of video conferencing tools has made attending a meeting through a video conference app like Zoom the standard fare for professional and personal connections. Consider real-time text chat as well as audio and video chat. Including live text or video chat can further these opportunities.

Virtual 52

Virtual Practice Avatar Registration 52

The Verge

DECEMBER 15, 2021

And even the biggest traditional video games that aren’t dealing with the added demands of VR like Fortnite or Battlefield 2042 can only handle up to 100 to 128 players at a time. As Koduri notes in his editorial, we can’t even put two people in a truly detailed virtual environment with today’s technology.

Virtual 90

Virtual Hype Environment Law 90

Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 26, 2007

Audio and video content will be streamed live between the two worlds. I can't move around very fast, my avatar has bad hair and outfits (I can't figure out how to change them), and sitting is a real challenge for me. Create an account and avatar for yourself, also free. I am a total Second Life newbie.

Second Life 40

Second Life San Francisco Celebrate Life 40

The Verge

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

A video calling / interactive gaming device specifically designed to make it easier for children to communicate with friends and family remotely, the Amazon Glow is attempting to make these rather forced interactions more natural, engaging, and fun. This beams a 19.2-inch It feels like someone didn’t really think that through.

Fun 82

Fun Amazon Review Alexa 82

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 10, 2006

15th including a session on using Machinima to create political and social change videos. And here's another "vertical" video host -- Capitol Hill Broadcasting Network. CHBN provides a free service for broadcasting member-generated political video content. Events continue through Nov.

Wiki 50

Wiki Vlog Bookmarking Social Network 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2007

I don't know if I'm still shaking from the excitement or the hour long multi-tasking frenzy of listening to a live audio feed, seeing a blog.tv although there was a little bit lag, there was not a major crash and the audio feed was perfect - kudos! Lucy Bernholz captured the video stream from blog.tv The John D. and Catherine T.

Philanthropy 50

Philanthropy Virtual Foundation Second Life 50

Gyrus

JANUARY 22, 2023

Using AV for Better Interaction One of the upcoming trends to watch in 2023 is the compatibility of audio and visual components when offering eLearning solutions. For instance, sharing excellent audio, video, and image content in medical settings can aid workers in better comprehending complex procedures.

Trend 52

Trend eLearning Learning Module 52