There’s little better way to learn about a piece of electronics than by tearing it down. Taking a peek under the hood can reveal all manner of things about a device’s design, manufacturing, and origins. [This Does Not Compute] does a great job of doing just that, digging into the guts of IKEA’s Symfonisk speaker. Symfonisk …
Audiophiles have worked diligently to alert the rest of the world to products with superior sound quality, and to warn us away from expensive gimmicks that have middling features at best. Unfortunately, the downside of most high quality audio equipment is the sticker price. But with some soldering skills and a bit of hardware, you …
Industry talking to customers What’s this?Published: October 4th, 2019 By: Steve Proctor Laura Payne, Director Information Security Services, BMO Lakshmi Hanspal, CISO, Box When Box CISO Laksmi Hamspal and BMO Director of Information Security Services Laura Payne struck up a conversation at a recent security conference in Toronto, the connection was immediate. These two women …
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Amazon has brought its smart assistant to an array of new wearable and wired devices and addressed issues on user privacy in voice interactions. Amazon has announced a wave of new virtual assistant-powered devices despite ongoing concerns about the privacy of those who use its smart helper, Alexa. The technology giant unveiled a number of …
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Google has revealed its plans to reduce audio data saved from interactions with its listening devices following an industry-wide privacy scandal. Google has said it will reduce the amount of voice data it stores following a scandal linked to AI assistants and how human reviewers were listening to audio data from users. The technology giant …
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The AirPods 2 true wireless earbuds are turn heads, but there are plenty of alternatives too. Whether you need something for commuting, working out, or to match your outfit, we have a pick for you. Editor’s note: this list was updated on September 16, 2019, to include the JLab JBuds Air Executive, Beats Powerbeats Pro, …
Delay after delay created plenty of buzz for the JBL Link Bar review. This Google Assistant soundbar is a Chromecast-enabled smart speaker with full Android TV functionality. There’s little it can’t do. Let’s find out if this is the only soundbar your home theater needs. Read the in-depth review by SoundGuys. What’s it like to …
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Can your potential audience, prospects and customers hear you? Wonder why I’m asking this question? Because if the people you want to reach and talk to can’t hear you, your business probably won’t enter into their consideration set. Verizon Wireless got it right when their mobile ad asked:“Can you hear me now?” Why?Their audience (and …
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Need to attract your target audience’s attention? Who doesn’t? The challenge: In today’s content saturated environment, Media options and devices have shifted consumer media consumption behavior. So, how do you succeed? By understanding how your audience consumes media now. This includes their: Media habits Device usage Content format preferences Time of day or activities related to consumption Willingness to …
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There is too much content on the web. So much of what you want to read; to listen to; to watch, that it would take several lifetimes to enjoy it. I’ve thought this for a very long time. BUT, occasionally something does come along that makes me re-think how I use my time, and where …
I’ve always been hypersensitive and can get overwhelmed by thinking. I can be wholly incapacitated physically, even though a party’s going on in my head. So I like to work in cafes and public spaces to avoid losing my mind by myself in my room. But in these places I can get fidgety and distracted, …
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