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Spotify will buy Kinzen, a company that specializes in detecting harmful audio content. Using machine learning technology, Kinzen can moderate content across languages and dialects.
Microsoft has detailed a recent effort that makes Teams calls on Windows sound better in challenging network conditions by synthesizing audio through an AI model. It's being tested on Mac too.
fmedia is a fast asynchronous media player/recorder/converter for Windows, Linux and FreeBSD.
fmedia is a fast asynchronous media player/recorder/converter for Windows, Linux and FreeBSD.
fmedia is a fast asynchronous media player/recorder/converter for Windows, Linux and FreeBSD.
fmedia is a fast asynchronous media player/recorder/converter for Windows, Linux and FreeBSD.
Razer's new streaming hardware, Seiren BT microphone, is designed for smartphone streamers for IRL mobile streaming, and Audio Mixer and Key Light Chroma for desktop streamers, starting at $99.99 USD.
Meta has announced a range of new features for Messenger. These include the ability to split payments across different members of a group, new audio capabilities, and a Vanish Mode.
With the TV Ready program, Roku made it super easy for users to connect to external audio sources by integrating an easy-to-connect SDK to partner speakers. It will now support more speakers, regions.
Clubhouse has officially introduced a new way to invite friends to audio chats. The feature, called Wave, has been enabled for all users. Friends can now be invited by tapping the wave button.
The popular audio app Clubhouse will be coming to Android soon according to the co-founder of the company. It comes a month after the firm hired Android software developer Mopewa Ogundipe.
NASA has released footage of the Perseverance rover landing on Mars last week. High definition cameras equipped to the machinery at different vantage points give great shots of Mars and the rover.
Clubhouse has confirmed a security breach which allowed live audio to be siphoned. This follows concerns raised by multiple researchers around the integrity of the backend platform for the app.
From entertainment, music, podcasts, convenience features, security updates, self-driving goodness, and gaming, Software Version 10.0 for Tesla automobiles dabbles in almost everything.
Version 4.0.3 for Unity and Version 4.0.11 for iOS of the Bose AR SDK are now available. iOS 13 is now supported, faster pairing is now possible, and some connectivity issues have been resolved.
Twitter has just launched a new live video feature which users can use to engage with their follower base. Optionally, users can take audio calls from approved guests during the call.
Future iPhones may introduce support for dual Bluetooth audio broadcast, enabling the phone to send audio to two Bluetooth headphones at the same time. That feature may also support older iPhones.
A loss of audio is the latest in a series of issues plaguing the newest feature update from Microsoft. Issues range from no audio in games to Windows not recognising audio drivers at all.
aptX Adaptive is a new version of Qualcomm's aptX audio codec that can be adjusted depending on the kind of content being played on a device in order to provide high-quality Bluetooth audio.
Samsung and Deezer have struck a deal to bring Deezer's HiFi quality audio to select Samsung soundbars and wireless speakers. The Deezer HiFi subscription will set you back $19.99 per month.
Apple is said to be working with Foxconn for the upcoming models of the AirPods earbuds and HomePod smart speaker. The tech giant is also reportedly in talks with Tymphany for the over-ear headphones.
Google acquired Redux Labs in August but managed to keep the deal very quiet. It could mean that future Google devices will produce audio via their displays allowing for the removal of the speaker.
TCL has announced the Roku Smart Soundbar, a jointly-developed product which promises a "premium experience" once it launches in 2018. It is the first in the Alto lineup of audio products.
According to several reports on the Feedback Hub for Windows Insiders, as well as on Reddit, the latest build flighted by Microsoft seems to have broken audio functionality in several applications.
As promised, Razer Phone is now getting a software update which brings with it a number of camera and audio enhancements. The update is 97MB and is rolling out now in some regions.
The South Korean electronics maker's deal with the English audio giant will bring high-quality audio to more customers around the world. No specific products were mentioned, but options abound.
The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL have not been having a good run out of the gate with the reported audio and screen issues. Google has now responded to the audio issues and suggested a temporary solution.
Fender has released two Bluetooth speakers that resemble the company's iconic amplifiers. The 120W Monterey requires an AC source, while the portable Newport has a battery that lasts 12 hours.
A year after being released, you can now stream audio using Bluetooth to your Google Home. The update is now arriving to units and will give users an easier way to share their music.
Microsoft has released a new audio driver for its Surface Studio, enabling 'Wake on Voice from Modern Standby', which will allow users to wake their PC from a low-power state by saying "Hey Cortana".
Facebook videos will auto-play with sound enabled by default. The company has also updated the layout of vertical videos and the ability to scroll while watching them has also been added.
LG has confirmed that its upcoming flagship device, the G6, will feature an upgraded 32-bit Quad DAC compared to the one in last year's V20, to deliver audiophile-level sound quality to its users.
Muviz is a free and pretty customizable Android app that hooks into whatever music or audio you're listening to and overlays a visualization of the audio over your navigation bar.
A group of researchers have created a piece of code that has the ability to turn headphones into microphones, which in concept will make it possible for hackers to listen in and spy on people.
Several iPhone 7 and 7 Plus owners are stating that they are facing Bluetooth audio issues with their BMWs. In response, BMW says that it is already working on a fix with Apple.
Another year, and another pair of Bluetooth earbuds. JESBOD have come to the party with the QY13, boasting a magnetic power switch, in-line control, and a microphone. Let's see how they fare.
In a new report, Apple considers dropping the 3.5mm stereo port on its next iPhone to make it an extra millimetre thinner with implications for wired headphone owners as a result.
Xiaomi announced a successor to the Piston 3 IEMs just a couple of days ago, and we've already received a pair and spent some time with it in this Neowin-exclusive review.
Logitech reached out to us for a tour of their audio HQ in Camas, Washington, where it spent the last 18 months designing what it believes to be the best sounding, well-featured headset on the market.