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Nintendo finally adds Bluetooth audio to the Switch in new software update

The Verge

Nintendo has surprise-announced that Bluetooth audio support has come to the Switch through a software update. The ability to use Bluetooth headphones to listen to game audio has been a conspicuously missing feature since the console launched in 2017 , so it’s great to finally have it — though there are some limitations.

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The Bose Smart Soundbar 550 is under $200 at Walmart. My ears are ready.

Mashable Tech

That’s a 60% discount on a premium soundbar that upgrades your TV audio without turning your living room into an electronics graveyard of tangled wires and bulky speakers. audio to create a more immersive sound experience, even when content isn’t Dolby Atmos-encoded. The TrueSpace technology up-mixes stereo and 5.1

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Meta's AI-assisted audio codec claims 10x compression rate compared to MP3s

TechSpot

Thanks to its high efficiency and integrated support by iconic products like the everlasting Winamp player, the MP3 codec became the de-facto standard for sharing audio files on the internet during the Nineties and beyond. Now, a new codec wants to make history again by offering even more extreme gains.

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This LAN dongle claims to eliminate network audio interference

TechSpot

Audio equipment company ifi has released a small device that attaches to Ethernet ports to remove signal interference from sound streamed through the connection supposedly. The unique product, called the iSilencer, appears to target audiophiles who are already spending a lot of money to get pristine sound from internet sources.

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33 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

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. Cinchcast :: cinchcast.com.

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Google’s Recorder app is getting an audio editing feature

The Verge

At today’s Google event, the company announced that its Recorder app, which is available for Pixel 2 or newer phones , is getting a nice update that should make it a lot easier to search through audio files. Additionally, you can search for specific words in a recorded transcript and delete them.

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What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know About Amazon Alexa

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Most than just a digital assistant, Amazon Alexa is evolving into software that empowers and proliferates the Internet of Things. The era of nonprofits embracing the Internet of Things has begun. According to the recently released Smart Audio Report from NPR, 57% of smart speaker owners have bought something with their voice.

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