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New Tech Bends Sound Through Space So It Reaches Only Your Ear in a Crowd

Singularity Hub

Audible enclaves are local pockets of sound no one else can hearno headphones required. Newly published research from our team at Penn State introduces a way to create audible enclaves localized pockets of sound that are isolated from their surroundings. Or have a private conversation in public without other people hearing you?

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How localization leader Iyuno Media Group opens entertainment to international audiences

TechCrunch

This means as content providers tackle worldwide expansion, demand for localization services, including translated subtitles, is also growing. Iyuno Media Group is one of the largest media localization companies, and works with clients including Netflix, Apple iTunes, DreamWorks, HBO and Entertainment One.

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Trustworthy leaders drive organizational success in the face of rapid change

Fast Company Tech

Some takeaways for National Leadership Day Whether helming a business, a nonprofit or a local community initiative, leaders should recognize that being trustworthy isnt just a soft skill. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Its a measurable force that drives success.

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MindFi gets $2M seed to create localized mental wellness programs for APAC markets

TechCrunch

To do that, it develops programs for its app, available as an employee benefit, with local providers that take into account religion, gender stereotypes, racial representation, communication style and values, co-founder and CEO Bjorn Lee told TechCrunch.

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Bookshare to Convert Open Content Textbooks to Accessible Formats

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

One of the coolest meetings was with Under Secretary of Education, Martha Kanter, who headed our local community college here in California before getting the appointment. Accessibility is a huge asset of open content materials, which are frequently released under the Creative Commons licenses and are freely distributable.

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How L.A. can rebuild after the wildfires without leaving vulnerable residents behind

Fast Company Tech

Insurers can provide a road map for how to reduce those risks , while state and local governments can provide assistance to retrofit homes and help ensure that insurance premiums remain affordable. Equipping communities with resilience hubs When disasters strike, local groups and neighbors play critical roles in stabilizing neighborhoods.

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Nonprofits, Get Your License to Design!

Tech Soup

Get your design driver's license by taking a few of TechSoup's online design courses. Get your design license. Think of TechSoup Courses like your local library — first you get your library card, and then you can check out any and all resources at will! understand and identify brand book elements.

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