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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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Jan14

Microsoft Stops Making Xbox One Consoles

Posted By Jane Danes on Jan 14, 2022

It wants to focus on next-gen production. https://www.xbox.com/en-US/consoles/all-consoles Microsoft Completely Stopped All Xbox One Consoles Originally, Microsoft discontinued the Xbox One X and digital Xbox One S when it launched the Xbox Series X. At the end of 2020, it announced that it stopped manufacturing Xbox One S. Retailers are forced to sell out their remaining stock. Why the Production is Stopped? Microsoft...

Jun28

Lenovo Announces Android Tablets That Can Work as a Portable Monitor

Posted By Jane Danes on Jun 28, 2021

One is a 13-inch Android tablet. Lenovo is one of the few companies that is still making Android tablets. Recently, it has introduced new Android tablets. One of the new tablets includes the HDMI port. The lineup includes Lenovo Yoga Tab 13, Tab 11, and Tab P11 Plus. It also announced a new Lenovo Smart Clock 2 that comes with a wireless charging station. Yoga Tab 13 It costs $679. It’s a global version of its Yoga Pad Pro,...

Feb21

Facebook adds multi-user, app-sharing features to Oculus Quest

Posted By Francis Rey on Feb 21, 2021

Virtual Reality (VR) headsets stormed the gaming industry last year. So, Facebook has decided to add new features to boost the use of Oculus Quest, and to expand VR adoption. The Oculus Quest now supports multiple accounts in a single device. And it also gets app sharing, so different users can purchase different apps inside Oculus through one device. “VR is a social experience, and that doesn’t just mean online...

Jan18

Samsung Galaxy S21 Won’t Come with a Charging Brick – Copying iPhone 12?

Posted By Jane Danes on Jan 18, 2021

Samsung opted not to ship the charger plug and earphones in its latest Galaxy smartphones. The reason for this decision is logical. But it still copied what Apple did to iPhone 12. Don’t be surprised if you don’t see that your Samsung Galaxy S21 came without a wall charger in the box. Samsung is joining Apple and Xiaomi to ship their smartphones without wall chargers. This has become a trend and you can expect that other...

Jan17

Google’s Fitbit acquisition may still face legal action

Posted By Francis Rey on Jan 17, 2021

Google had completed its $2.1 billion acquisition deal with Fitbit after months of regulatory scrutiny. But it may still have other legal hurdles to overcome. The online search giant jumped the gun on an approval from the US Department of Justice and Australian watchdogs before it closed the Fitbit buyout. The two companies announced started talks in November 2019. And they closed the deal last Thursday. Those times Google met several...

May06

Old School Tech Given a Modernized Makeover

Posted By Firdaus on May 6, 2020

Old School Tech Given a Modernized Makeover New technology is driven by new discoveries, new designs, and new styles. But many consumers find themselves nostalgic for the older style of yesteryear and do not want to sacrifice the ease of modern appliances and gadgets. This article will give several pieces of modernized old school tech that are the perfect combination of modern features and vintage aesthetic. Bluetooth-Enabled Record...

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Technologies That Power Voice Assistant

Confirmed: FDA Approves Fitbit AFib-Detecting Algorithm

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Lenovo Announces Android Tablets That Can Work as a Portable Monitor

Facebook adds multi-user, app-sharing features to Oculus Quest

Samsung Galaxy S21 Won’t Come with a Charging Brick – Copying iPhone 12?

Google’s Fitbit acquisition may still face legal action

Old School Tech Given a Modernized Makeover

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