Engadget

MARCH 24, 2025

Weve tested out a bunch of smart lights over the years, and these are our current favorites. In addition to different colors, light animations and schedules, Nanoleafs Smart Kits also support Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands.

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NVIDIA AI Blog

MARCH 18, 2025

harnessed NVIDIA NIM microservices and NVIDIA Riva to build new AI-accelerated voice ordering agents in under four months. s voice AI agents are already being deployed across its brands, including in call centers to handle phone orders when demand surges during events like game days. Rollout of AI Solutions Underway Yum!s

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TechCrunch

APRIL 16, 2021

You’ll need to prick up your ears for this slice of deepfakery emerging from the wacky world of synthesized media: A digital version of Albert Einstein — with a synthesized voice that’s been (re)created using AI voice cloning technology drawing on audio recordings of the famous scientist’s actual voice.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Twitter has just expanded its voice tweets feature, which lets you record a snippet of audio to include with a tweet, to more users on iOS. But perhaps more significantly, Twitter is now saying it plans to add transcriptions to voice tweets to improve accessibility, which could help address criticisms from the feature’s June 17th launch.

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The Verge

JUNE 29, 2021

Instagram has always limited who can post swipe-up links to their stories, but today, the company is starting a new test that could widen that ability. For now, the test is small, and Vishal Shah, Instagram’s head of product, tells The Verge it’s mostly to learn how people might take advantage of links. This might make that possible.

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The Verge

JANUARY 12, 2021

A spokesperson told The Verge that the ventilators’ longevity is still being tested, and when the filters need to be changed, Razer envisions users being notified via a mobile companion app. Microphones and amplifiers embedded in the ventilators will project your voice through the mask, so you won’t have to worry about sounding muffled.

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Engadget

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Most webcams I tested had a default field of view of around 78 degrees, which captured me and enough of my background to prove that I really need to organize my home office. Some even use noise-reduction technology to keep your voice loud and clear. Field of view (FOV) controls how much can fit in the frame when youre recording.

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Engadget

APRIL 14, 2025

But if wireless headphones with top-tier sound and a comfortable, over-ear design are what you're after, read on weve tested the top options to help you find the right pair. Keep an eye on better battery life estimates to avoid disappointment, as some manufacturers promise more hours than real-world testing delivers.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2021

Interactive voice advertising startup Instreamatic , which can insert interactive voice ads into an audio stream, has raised $6.1 SF-HQ’d Instreamatic lets brands that advertise through streaming music apps and podcasts (for instance) have interactive voice-based dialogues with consumers. Need help sleeping?”

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TechSpot

JUNE 16, 2023

On Thursday, Mercedes-Benz announced it would begin beta-testing versions of its MBUX infotainment system featuring integrated ChatGPT. General Motors made a similar announcement in March, but it seems Mercedes is beating it to the punch. Its beta system began rolling out on Friday, June 16, to US customers who opted. Read Entire Article

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NVIDIA AI Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

The System Assistant allows users to run real-time diagnostics, get recommendations on performance optimizations, or control system software and peripherals all via simple voice or text commands. asr , Maxine Studio Voice RAG: Llama-3.2-NV-EmbedQA-1B-v2 8B-instruct Image Generation: Flux.dev Audio: Riva Parakeet-ctc-0.6B-asr

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2022

Tenyx, which builds voice-based customer service apps, today announced that it raised $15 million in a seed round from AME Cloud Ventures, Cota Capital, Morado Ventures, Pathbreaker Ventures, Point72 Ventures and StageOne Ventures. Two years later, IBM purchased the division for an undisclosed amount.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Daily Crunch: Spotify says new AI DJ feature currently in beta testing has ‘stunningly realistic voice’ by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch Open up : A new Elon Musk tweet suggests Twitter could open source its algorithm as early as next week. Sarah has more.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

With its latest acquisition Walmart is further investing in technology that will enable shopping via voice and chat. The company says most of its early customers were working directly within platforms like DialogFlow or IBM Watson, for example, which made it harder for them to rapidly test their ideas. Image Credits: Walmart.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 18, 2025

And a consistent brand voice throughout your marketing outreach is key to developing this trust. A strong, cohesive voice builds credibility, strengthens relationships, and ensures that your organization is easily recognizedand trusted. Lastly, always test and iterate your CTA. Trust is essential in nonprofit marketing.

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Wired

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

WIRED tests the benefits and limitations of using generative AI, specifically ChatGPTs Advanced Voice Mode, as a language tutor for travelers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2021

Each one must be functional and aligned with your organizational brand and voice. To test your website search results, open an incognito browser window. Test your website for responsive design by visiting webpages on different devices. CTAs may lead visitors to a free download, email signup list, or webinar registration.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Highnote launched to the public today, allowing musicians, podcasters, and other creators to collaborate on audio files by recording voice notes directly over a track, making timestamped reactions, and creating polls to get opinions. In August 2022, Soundtrap was testing a tool for people to write comments on different parts of a track.

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Engadget

APRIL 11, 2025

Channel admins can now record and share short videos with followers and there are voice message transcripts available on the Channels tab. Its been testing reply threads and has finally added a long-requested drafts feature. Video calls now offer a pinch to zoom feature, but only on iPhones. The app has been busy lately.

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The Verge

AUGUST 6, 2021

It might be for additional ventilation or to assist in voice amplification, but it definitely wasn’t featured in Razer’s earlier concepts for the face mask. The Verge has reached out to Razer for more details on the beta program and any possible design changes that will ship alongside the Zephyr beta.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Synthetic speech tech startup Murf gives a voice, literally, to content creators of all sizes. Murf, which now has a library of more than 120 human-parity AI voices across 20 languages, announced today it has raised $10 million Series A funding led by Matrix partners. Murf’s founders.

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TechNode

MARCH 17, 2025

An experimental project, the game aims to test real-time interaction capabilities powered by multimodal AI, with real-time rendering and a primary focus on mobile platforms, according to the company. Notably, Stellas dialogue is AI-generated in real time, with her responses, emotions, and actions dynamically adapting to player input.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 12, 2025

Coming as a pairone for you, one for your partnerthe rings track the wearers heartbeat, use bio-sensors to track their vitals, and detect voice and emotional cues for changes. For those who are eager to test out the Raw ring, the device has yet to hit the market but is likely to be made available to purchase in late 2025 or early 2026.

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The Verge

JUNE 17, 2020

So starting today, we’re testing a new feature that will add a more human touch to the way we use Twitter — your very own voice,” Twitter’s Maya Patterson and Rémy Bourgoin wrote in a blog post. Each voice tweet captures up to 140 seconds of audio. But now you can Tweet your voice! Have more to say? Keep talking.

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 13, 2025

This handy platform combines several popular AI models — including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Midjourney — into one app, letting you test out their unique features without hopping between services. serve as your one-stop shop. Right now, a lifetime subscription to the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan can be yours for just $79.97 (reg.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Often Im testing organizations while I consider whether to become more or less involved. Being face-to-face or voice-to-voice with someone creates a stronger connection than mere paper communication. Just something to make me feel there are real people who see me and care about the support Im offering.

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 11, 2025

The "Like New" designation means it's used, but it's been tested by Amazon and rated "fully functional." According to the retailer, that means it's been given a "full diagnostic test" as well as a thorough cleaning and inspection with data wipes when applicable. Also, any potentially defective parts have been identified and replaced.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

In her own voice Today we heard Elizabeth Holmes speak in court — through recordings made for a Fortune article by Roger Parloff. During the course of their conversation, Parloff pointed out that Quest Diagnostics did 600 different tests. He asked Holmes if Theranos did all those tests, too. She said it was a problem of scaling.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 18, 2020

It’s not clear whether the rollout of this new mode is part of a test or will be coming for all users. It was meant to be available on any Android phone with Assistant, using a “Hey Google, let’s drive” voice prompt that would bring up a dashboard with driving-relevant activities and other personalized recommendations.

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TechSpot

JULY 27, 2022

Spotify started testing a voice-controlled device for cars back in 2019. Dubbed Car Thing, it was initially only available to a small group of invited Spotify Premium members in the US. The device represented Spotify's first foray into hardware although the company insisted it was more about learning how people.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 24, 2025

We've tested tons of headphones at Mashable and these babies constantly come out on the top of our lists. Deputy Reviews Editor Miller Kern gave them a nearly perfect rating upon tested, crediting their impeccable sound quality, great noise cancellation, and customizable sound. at Amazon $399.99 at Amazon ahead of the Big Spring Sale.

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TechSpot

APRIL 25, 2023

On Tuesday, the company used an unmodified Samsung Galaxy S22 in Midland, Texas, to establish a two-way voice call to Tokyo, Japan. The test used AT&T's. In cooperation with AT&T, Vodafone, and Rakuten, satellite communications startup AST SpaceMobile has broken ground by placing a satellite call from an ordinary cellphone.

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Engadget

APRIL 1, 2025

Table of contents The post-CES soundbar outlook for 2025 Best soundbars for 2025 What to look for in a soundbar Other soundbars we tested Soundbar FAQs The post-CES soundbar outlook for 2025 I typically come out of CES with a pretty clear understanding of the new soundbars that are coming for the year, but that wasnt exactly the case in 2025.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Show young people there are many levers of social change Beyond street protests and social media activism, it’s important to show young people they can participate in governance by representing their constituents and giving voice to new ideas. That’s what the members of our 1,600-strong Young Elected Officials (YEO) Network do.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 6, 2025

And that takes a new kind of courage, one where you share hurdles and pivots (hence the track shoes), you tell hard truths with kindness, and you bring other voices to your decision-making. But modern grantmakersones intentionally incorporating both technology and community engagementalso must balance innovation with empathy.

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Engadget

MARCH 7, 2025

Weve tested over a dozen air purifiers that range from $150 to $1,200 but the most effective method for getting the green light from our air quality monitors is completely free: opening the windows. Unfortunately, it was the lowest performing unit during two separate burn tests and had repeated connectivity issues.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

You can hear a voice say “that thing is creepy” as the robot prances past the camera. The Post reports that a spokesperson for the NYPD said the robot is in a test phase, presumably to see if it’s actually useful out in the field. (It The video was taken by videographer Daniel Valls, of FreedomNews.tv.

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