TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

London and Barcelona based audio-as-a-service SaaS startup Aflorithmic has scooped up $1.3 “Text in beautiful audio out” is its pithy slogan. Its business thesis is that demand for audio far outstrips the ability of studio-produced human-spoken voiceovers to deliver.

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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 ).

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The Verge

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The new Nest Audio sits between the Nest Mini and Home Max in price, size, and output. Despite that lower price, the Nest Audio is an improvement over the Google Home in nearly every way. Similarly, Sonos is now in the smart speaker game , bringing its rock-solid wireless streaming and class-leading audio quality to the table.

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Engadget

MARCH 17, 2025

It's also worth noting that this is the updated model with USB-C charging , rather than the old Lightning port that Apple has phased out. In our testing, the AirPods Max met Apple's promise of a 20-hour battery life with both ANC and spatial audio switched on. There's no support for high-res music streaming services either.

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The Verge

JANUARY 2, 2022

The second-generation AirPods Pro may support Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC), and could even come with a case that makes a sound to help you find it, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in a note to investors seen by AppleInsider and 9to5Mac.

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Digital Trends

MAY 28, 2021

Tivoli Audio's first attempt to convert their famous Model One tabletop radio into a streaming music speaker didn't go well. Is the second time a charm?

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TechCrunch

APRIL 5, 2023

Startup Adthos this week launched a platform that uses AI to generate scripts for audio ads — and even add voiceovers, sound effects and music. To generate ad scripts, Adthos leverages OpenAI’s recently released GPT-4 text-producing model. Adthos’ platform is made up of a mix of in-house tech and third-party APIs.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Podimo , the Copenhagen-founded subscription service for short form audio stories and podcasts, has raised an additional €11.2 Founded in 2019, Podimo is a podcast and short-form audio platform which offers personalized recommendations to listeners, while offering creators a share of revenue via premium subscriptions.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 4, 2021

Stream , which lets developers build chat and activity streams into apps and other services by way of a few lines of code, has raised $38 million, funding that it will be using to continue building out its existing business as well as to work on new features. Image Credits: Stream (opens in a new window).

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The Verge

JULY 15, 2021

Elgato’s new Stream Deck, which is different from Valve’s Steam Deck. Elgato’s Stream Deck is a popular tool for live-streamers, letting them set shortcuts and controls they can access with the push of a button, and the company announced a new model on Thursday, the Stream Deck MK. While the Stream Deck MK.

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Engadget

MARCH 27, 2025

The Pro model is also on sale, down to $320 from $400. General audio quality has been improved as well, and they have a comfy fit. Amazon Fire TV Stick HD for $20 (43 percent off): Our top pick for the best budget streaming device can play content at 1080p/60fps and now its remote can also control your TV's power and volume.

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Engadget

MARCH 13, 2025

Whether you need a laptop for work, school, streaming or just staying connected, there are plenty of affordable options that can handle your everyday needs. We recommend looking for models with solid state drive (SSD) storage instead of a traditional hard drive, as SSDs provide faster performance.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

It's compatible with any vehicle model operating on 12-24V, and easily mounts to the dash or the windshield with no professional tools required. Enjoy a wireless, hands-free experience on the road as you navigate your favorite apps, go-to navigation helper, or music streaming services from the display. 10.26" HD touchscreen.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

It’s in a testing phase now and it will use Google’s Language Model for Dialogue Applications to power a conversational AI that will draw on information on the web. AI tech called Multitask Unified Model. It’s Super Bowl LVII time and there are ways you’ll be able to stream it. And guess what powers multisearch?

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Streaming: Apps like Likewise , Sofa , Listy , Listium , Letterboxd , Trakt , and Reelgood let you compile lists of favorites. Experimental Advanced, Googles newest model, was an excellent voice partner in analyzing my current reading interests. For long book lists or extensive highlights, use a pro model for nuanced analysis.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Audio startup Syng has been building on quite a bit more hype than the average fresh hardware startup, largely because of the team behind it. The company has now raised $50 million to date to build out an audio hardware startup with a hefty focus on design and advanced tech. Image Credits: Syng.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Anyway, in between mashed potato servings, I did my best to “log off” and not think about audio — no offense — so instead, I binged the entire new season of Selling Sunset and played many crosswords. EXCLUSIVE: Hinge makes viral audio happen, despite many other apps trying. I’m back for you now, though, and we have a big issue ahead.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The update was spotted by Electrek , which reports that it’s only available in newer Tesla models (2019 or later). As part of its annual holiday software update , Tesla has released a new feature that lets drivers turn their cars into megaphones.

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The Verge

MAY 17, 2021

Streaming music might be entering a new era of hi-fi audio , but Apple’s AirPods Max aren’t technically ready to go along for the ride. Lossless audio is not supported on AirPods, any model,” an Apple spokesperson said by email. AirPods Max currently does not support digital audio formats in wired mode.”.

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The Verge

APRIL 14, 2021

Rode’s new app, Rode Connect, lets you record multitrack or mixed stereo audio when plugging up to four USB microphones into your computer. There’s one big catch, though: for now, you can only do this with one model of USB microphone — Rode’s $99 NT-USB Mini. Live-streaming seems to be an ideal use case for the new app.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Google just wrapped up its fall hardware event where it debuted the Pixel 5, the less expensive Pixel 4A 5G, the oft-rumored Chromecast with Google TV software built in, as well as the Nest Audio smart speaker. This model costs $499, making it one of the more affordable 5G phones on the market. It runs on its own OS called Google TV.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The Tivoli Model One Digital Gen 2. Photo: Tivoli Audio. Tivoli has announced updated versions of its Model One Digital and Music System Home speakers, with the company taking the retro-inspired designs and adding Chromecast and AirPlay 2 support. Photo: Tivoli Audio. The Tivoli Music System Home Gen 2.

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The Verge

JULY 7, 2020

Mmhmm — “it’s important to have a name you can say while eating,” Libin jokes — is a virtual camera that can be used with Zoom, Google Meet, YouTube, and other video streaming services. You can also turn a grainy, opaque blue in a touch modeled after Jedi holograms.) For people who want to stream Powerpoint instead of Fortnite.

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The Verge

AUGUST 18, 2020

You can now cast your meeting to the company’s Chromecast streaming sticks, Android TV, and smart displays. When casting a Meet to your TV, your own audio and video feed will still be coming from your computer — so it might get a little awkward if you don’t occasionally glance at the camera to avoid looking distracted.

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Engadget

APRIL 1, 2025

In line with the "spring" theme, we found great discounts on cordless vacuums, robot vacuums, air purifiers and other smart home tech, along with solid deals on headphones, streaming devices, mesh Wi-Fi systems and more. General audio quality has been improved as well, and they have a comfy fit.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

AudioQuest’s Dragonfly portable digital-to-analog converter (DAC) brings higher-quality audio to your devices. AudioQuest makes three separate models : the basic Dragonfly Black; the Dragonfly Red, which uses a higher-performance DAC chip; and the Dragonfly Cobalt, its highest-end model. Andrew Marino, audio engineer.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Amazon’s latest streaming stick is a solid alternative to both Roku and Chromecast devices. The latest Roku Streaming Stick 4K, which just launched in September, is selling at Amazon at a record low. Normally $50, the retailer is offering the streaming device for just $29. Read our review. Read our review. measures just 4.4

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

EssilorLuxottica , for instance, has come up with a winning formula for smart glasses in both the Meta Ray-Bans and its Nuance Audio hearing aids, which pack just enough technology to avoid looking uncool. Open earbuds are an area of increasing interest for audio brands, though none has put quite the same emphasis on all-day comfort.

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The Verge

APRIL 8, 2021

Amazon is adding a new streaming option to its Luna cloud gaming platform that will cap resolution at 720p to help improve stability for players on slower internet connections. Right now, Luna streams only at 1080p, with 4K coming at some point in the future. Image: Amazon. per month) and a dedicated Ubisoft one ($14.99).

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Engadget

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

That said, if you aren't tethered to the Apple ecosystem, there are other pairs with superior noise cancellation , battery life and audio quality out there. The 1TB model is on sale today, not the 512GB model pictured here.) This deal matches the all-time low for the extra-spacious 1TB model. The Samsung Evo Select.

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The Verge

JUNE 11, 2020

The PS5 variant without the optical drive looks substantially thinner than the regular model, thanks to the removal of the drive. Sony simply revealed the design during its live stream, but the company hasn’t provided pricing or release dates for either variants of the PS5. Image: Sony.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The growing ease with which anyone can create convincing audio in someone else’s voice has a lot of people on edge , and rightly so. Same for audio: an occasional quiet sound encoding the information might not be something a casual listener would hear. Encode the audio for streaming? Resize the image?

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

streaming dongle that’s aimed at people who haven’t yet made the upgrade to a 4K TV — and don’t intend to anytime soon. This is the same full-fledged remote that comes with Amazon’s pricier streaming devices, so in addition to playback and navigation controls, you get some extra buttons (power and volume) for controlling your TV with it.

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InfoWorld

JUNE 7, 2024

The OpenAI library supports the complete OpenAI API and OpenAI’s latest flagship model, GPT-4o, which can reason across audio, vision, and text in real time. Microsoft is heralding the arrival of an official OpenAI library for.NET developers.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

There’s a default playlist (which includes the “Llama Whippin’ Intro”), and you can even load audio files into it from your computer, if you happen to have any lying around. It’s an endlessly scrolling collection of 65,000 Winamp skins, searchable and fully interactive. Spotify, compared to Winamp, seems passive.

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 28, 2022

If you’re not careful, you can end up spending well over $1,000 for a laptop with impressive specs, and that’s just the mid-range models. In this price range, laptops are going to be best for web browsing, word processing, Zoom calls, checking emails, and streaming. But we’re not here to talk about those laptops.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

In the meantime, we have highlighted all the worthwhile Google deals below — such as $50 off the budget-friendly Pixel 5A , $40 off the excellent Nest Audio , and the Stadia Premiere Edition bundle for just $22. It makes for a solid streaming option at just $40 and is one of our favorites. Pixel deals. Read our review. Read our review.

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