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Apr15

Technologies That Power Voice Assistant

Posted by Firdaus on Apr 15, 2022

Technologies That Power Voice Assistant While it may appear simple and easy to just talk to a computer such as voice apps to carry out a particular task and they just get to process it and perform what they are supposed to do with so much ease. There is therefore no doubt that behind this functionality are some technologies that ensure the actual operation of the voice assistants which can also be called voice apps. The technologies used to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of voice assistant includes voice recognition and artificial intelligence. Voice recognition, from its name, implies the ability to recognize and accurately interpret voices and this works by picking an analog signal from the user’s voice and making sure it is turned into a digital signal. After that, the computer as well picks the digital signal and attempts to match it up with words and sentences to recognize the user’s intention. In doing this, the computer needs a database of existing words and phrases in an assigned language to be able to accurately match the digital signal. Pattern recognition is what it means to check the input signal with the existing database, and the basic force and operations behind this technology in voice assistants or voice apps are voice recognition. Another important technology to look at in technologies that powers voice apps are what is called Artificial Intelligence, and in simple terms, this is using machines to simulate and replicate what human intelligence can produce, four approaches were that accurately defined what machine does concerning what humans can do, these for approaches where thinking humanly, thinking rationally, acting humanly, and acting rationally, while the first two deal with reasoning, the second two deal with actual behavior. Artificial Intelligence is seen as a computer system created to do tasks that fundamentally require human interaction. However, these systems can improve upon themselves using machine learning, and this is more like a subset of the main set which is artificial intelligence. Machine learning is where programs are created without the usage of human developers manually creating the program. Instead of having to write out the exact and complete program on their own, the human developer creates Artificial Intelligence patterns to learn and then gives Artificial Intelligence a large volume of data to work through and study. So instead of...

Apr12

Confirmed: FDA Approves Fitbit AFib-Detecting Algorithm

Posted by Jane Danes on Apr 12, 2022

Confirmed: FDA Approves Fitbit AFib-Detecting Algorithm

The feature was previously seen in the Apple Watch. https://blog.google/technology/health/check-up-consumer-developments-2022/ FDA Approved the Technology In March, Google announced that it sought US FDA to approve a new atrial fibrillation-detecting technology that it would include in FitBit wearables. “In 2020, the team launched the Fitbit Heart Study, with nearly half a million people who use Fitbit. The goal was to test our PPG (Photoplethysmography) AFib algorithm, which passively looks at heart rate data, to alert people to signs of an irregular heart rhythm.” Google Today, Google confirmed that the FDA just approved its algorithm tech. AFib detection is a popular feature in wearables. Millions of people in the world suffer from a certain form of irregular heartbeat. With this condition, the risk of stroke increases by 5x. Wearables are no longer the devices that you wear to count your steps. They have evolved and included features that are vital to the wearer’s health. Fitbit’s AFib technology has heart-rate sensors. It detects blood volume changes. When your heart beats, the blood vessels expand and contract. How they contract and expand depends on the changes in blood volume. The PPG detects the changes right from your wrist. The measurements determine the rhythm. The algorithm detects it and finds irregularities and signs of atrial fibrillation. This new tech offers an always-on approach to AFib detection. With a consistent monitor, the device can check when the user is sleeping or at rest. When the wearer is asleep, it’s often the optimal time to detect irregularities. The company prepares to launch Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications. It’s a new feature based on its current algorithm. It can alert the wearers to potential heart problems. When it is used in combination with an ECG app, it can provide healthcare professionals with more data about their patients to reach an early diagnosis. Not to Be Used to Diagnose Heart Disease Fitbit can’t diagnose heart conditions. Thus, it can’t replace ECG, 2D echo, and other tests to determine the condition of one’s heart. However, if the device could notify atrial fibrillation, the wearer can choose to go to the doctor to confirm. Of course, additional tests are needed to confirm such conditions. Fitbit isn’t the first wearable with such a feature. Apple Watch could also tell the wearer if he/she has AFib. If the Watch detects irregular heart rhythms 5 times, it...

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Apr15

Technologies That Power Voice Assistant

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Apr12

Confirmed: FDA Approves Fitbit AFib-Detecting Algorithm

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Mar23

Snap Buys NextMind, a Mind-Controlled Headband Maker

Posted By Jane Danes on Mar 23, 2022

It’s a Paris-based company that creates a $400 pint-sized BCI. Driving AR Research Efforts Snap acquired Next Mind. It’s a company based in Paris that creates a $400 pint-sized brain-computer interface (BCI). In a blog post, Snap stated: “We’re excited to share that Snap has acquired NextMind, a Paris-based neurotech company. NextMind has joined Snap to help drive long-term augmented reality research efforts within Snap...

Mar20

Microsoft Edge Supports Cloud-Streamed Games on Steam Deck

Posted By Jane Danes on Mar 20, 2022

Steam Deck is now an all-in-one portable gaming machine. https://www.flickr.com/photos/13815526@N02/51317900634 Web-Based Cloud Gaming Service Any web-based cloud gaming service will now work on Steam Deck, making it an all-in-one portable gaming machine. The Deck comes with Chrome and Firefox. However, this update won’t work with either browser. What you need to do is to install and configure the Linux beta of Edge. The process can...

Mar03

Fitbit Recalls Ionic Smartwatches for Burn Hazard

Posted By Jane Danes on Mar 3, 2022

Fitbit has already sold 1 million Ionic smartwatches in the US. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Fitbit-Recalls-Ionic-Smartwatches-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-One-Million-Sold-in-the-U-S Battery Overheating After reports of the battery overheating, Fitbit is recalling more than 1 million of its Ionic smartwatches. The recall was announced by the US Consumer Products Safety Commission. It warns that the said smartwatch contains a lithium-ion...

Jan25

Google Could Offer Cheaper Chromecast

Posted By Jane Danes on Jan 25, 2022

But it would be limited to 1080p quality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qvgw1-s6oMQ Google Preparing Cheaper Chromecast According to 9to5Google, Google is preparing to launch Google Chromecast with Google TV. In 2021, the company changed its premium Chromecast line from a streaming-only video device to a full-blown Android streamer. It came with a navigable user interface, a physical remote, and apps that you can...

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Technologies That Power Voice Assistant

Confirmed: FDA Approves Fitbit AFib-Detecting Algorithm

Technologies That Power Voice Assistant

Confirmed: FDA Approves Fitbit AFib-Detecting Algorithm

Snap Buys NextMind, a Mind-Controlled Headband Maker

Microsoft Edge Supports Cloud-Streamed Games on Steam Deck

Fitbit Recalls Ionic Smartwatches for Burn Hazard

Google Could Offer Cheaper Chromecast

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