Technologies That Power Voice Assistant
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...
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...
Snap Buys NextMind, a Mind-Controlled Headband Maker
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...
Microsoft Edge Supports Cloud-Streamed Games on Steam Deck
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...
Fitbit Recalls Ionic Smartwatches for Burn Hazard
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...
Google Could Offer Cheaper Chromecast
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...