Microsoft and NVIDIA recently announced a new AI-driven method to interpret speech that could transform how we chat with our electronics. It’s part of a growing movement changing how computers understand speech, also called Natural Language Processing (NLP). “The models powering NLP are becoming bigger and more advanced and getting closer to human comprehension,” AI expert Hamish Ogilvy told Lifewire in an email interview. “One of the big advances is that NLP is going beyond simple keywords....

According to Nokia’s information page, the XR20 uses an “ultra-solid” case and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for the display, making it one extremely tough piece of delicate hardware. The description claims the new model is “scratch-resistant, drop-resistant, temperature-resistant, water-resistant, and kid-and-pet-resistant.” Perhaps more importantly, Nokia also says it will provide three years of OS upgrades and four years of monthly security updates to keep it running into at least 2025....

These consumer-grade AR glasses offer plenty of snazzy features intended primarily for streaming video or playing games, with the ability to project an extremely large virtual screen in front of the user’s face. Just how large? Up to 200 inches of OLED goodness. Unlike the standalone NReal Light mixed-reality glasses, the Air models require a device such as a smartphone or computer for connections. These glasses connect via HDMI, so devices—like iPhones—may need an adapter of some kind for a stable connection....

What Is an OGG File? A file with the OGG file extension is an Ogg Vorbis compressed uudio file used for holding audio data. They can include artist and track information. The word “Vorbis” pertains to the encoding scheme provided by the developers of the OGG format, Xiph.org. OGG files that aren’t considered Vorbis can include other audio compression types like FLAC and Speex, and may use the .OGA file extension....

How to Search Classifieds With Oodle After choosing a marketplace item, you’re taken to a different part of the website made especially for those classifieds. For example, if you’re browsing through apartment rentals, you can filter the results to show only the two-bedroom apartments with a washer and dryer, where cats are allowed and the monthly rent is under $750. Browsing through furniture items, however, changes the filtering options to relevant things like item type (desk, chair, bed, etc....

If you’re looking for a way to test the strength of your relationships, look no further. Pass a controller to your friend or spouse or potential business partner (or all three) and take on the cooperative culinary insanity that is Overcooked! 2. While it centers on cooking as a theme, the game is really more about quickly juggling a smorgasbord of tasks, not just in your own head but in communication with fellow chefs as well....

PlayStation 4 To pair the PS4 with the A50: PlayStation 3 To pair the A50 with the PS3: Xbox 360 As with the Xbox One, using the A50 on the Xbox 360 requires a special cable that you plug into the controller. You’ll have to buy that cable yourself; it’s not included with the Astro A50 Xbox One wireless gaming headset. Also, if you’re using an older, non-slim Xbox 360, you’ll need an Xbox 360 audio dongle, too....

Loving pet owners are always concerned about the well-being of their furry friends, but once you’re out the door, there isn’t much you can do. For those who want to keep an eye on their pet even when they have to be away, the Petcube Bites 2 has a few new features to offer over the previous model. Newly Alexa-enabled with a wider field of view than before, this camera is working hard to keep its place as one of the best pet cameras....

On Monday, Philips released details about two new additions to its Momentum gaming lineup. The two new monitors, the 27-inch 279M1RV and the 32-inch 329M1RV, are both validated and designed for Xbox gaming with a supported resolution of 4K. Both monitors also come with full HDR support, including Display HDR1000, a minimum refresh rate of 120Hz, and Philips’ Ambiglow lighting system. The more expensive 32-inch model comes with a VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified display and support for AMD FreeSync....

The feature was announced on Pinterest’s Newsroom blog, where the company said it made the changes with Black, Brown, and Latinx people in mind. Users will be able to filter searches by six distinct patterns: protective, coily, curly, wavy, straight, and shaved/bald. In addition to more general searches, users will also be able to narrow down their results with specific terms like “summer hairstyles” and “glam hair.” The upgraded search tool uses “computer vision-powered object detection” to identify the different hairstyles and was made in collaboration with Pinterest users and BIPOC creators on the site....

Wireless is supposed to make things easier, and when it does, it’s great. But it ended up making things more complicated. Instead of just unplugging your headphones from your laptop and plugging them into your phone, now we have to re-pair the Bluetooth connection, or at least find a control panel to swap it. Now, Google has added Auto Switching to Android and the Pixel Buds Pro, something AirPods users have enjoyed for years....

What Causes It When Pixel Buds Won’t Work With Google Assistant? Pixel Buds are supposed to access Google Assistant on your phone when you use Assistant’s wake word or touch and hold your finger to either earbud. The Pixel Buds need to be inserted in your ears to access Assistant, and they also need to be connected to a compatible Android phone. When Pixel Buds can’t access Google Assistant, it’s usually due to a setup or connectivity problem....

What Does Lorem Ipsum Mean? “Lorem ipsum” doesn’t mean anything. It’s believed to be a scrambled passage from Cicero’s De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum. It has been used in traditional printing for centuries, and it’s now commonly used in web design. Placeholder text like lorem ipsum is used by web designers when they are submitting a web page design for review and they don’t want the reviewers to get hung up on the contents of the text....

What Is Pluto TV? Pluto TV combines an assortment of live streaming channels (some of which are in-house and others are third-party) and on-demand movies and TV shows from its extensive library. Pluto TV plays occasional ads to pay for these shows and movies. The ads are usually at the beginning of the show or movie and might be inserted during the content. Who Owns Pluto TV? Pluto TV was started in 2013 and, as of March 2019, is owned by Viacom....

New research shows how a quantum computer could break the encryption of cryptocurrencies. The latest findings are part of a growing concern that current encryption technologies will not be able to withstand increasing computer power. “Bitcoin wallets are protected by the same public/private key pairs vulnerable to all computers,” Denis Mandich, a former US Government IT official and now CTO of Qrypt, a quantum entropy start-up, told Lifewire in an email interview....

Razer is a company completely focused on high-performance gaming, from its well-regarded keyboards and mice to its flashy Razer Phone handsets. The Razer Blade is another extension of that ethos. It’s a laptop built for top-end gaming, ensuring that you don’t have to significantly sacrifice quality even when you’re not in front of a desktop—and it looks the part, thanks to its flashy, multicolored keyboard lights. Granted, portable power isn’t cheap, and even the entry-level 2019 Razer Blade 15 costs a pretty penny—with much pricier upgrade options for those willing to pay for added perks and/or performance....

What Is a REG File? A file with the .reg file extension is a registration file used by the Windows Registry. These files can contain hives, keys, and values. They can be created from scratch in a text editor or can be produced by the Windows Registry when backing up parts of it. What REG Files Are Used For There are two major ways to edit the Windows registry: Open Registry Editor and then make registry changes manually....

State of the Art: The process these researchers are proposing, Space-Time Video Super-Resolution (STVSR), uses a single-stage processing pass instead of two stages, like other methods in use today (called VFI networks). This new process inserts “missing” video frames based on the existing frames, then aggregates them at the same time. While that’s going on, the AI network predicts slow-motion video frames and places them into the video as well....

Working on the go can prove difficult on a laptop, especially when you need to work on heavy-hitting projects requiring precision. Travel mice, or portable computer mice that can be packed and unpacked on the go, can alleviate much of the proverbial headache of working on PC-heavy tasks. For those who prefer their mouse have a cable, the Sabrent fits the bill. Using high definition precision technology, the tiny, three-year-old mouse is designed for those who want convenience and extreme precision in their work....

Highlights: It comes in two colors: bronze and black. The hinge is available in metallic red, silver, gold, and blue. A stylish Thom Browne Edition is available. When Was the Z Fold 2 Released? The foldable smartphone began shipping on September 18, 2020 with a $1999 price tag. Galaxy Z Fold 2 Features The Galaxy Z Fold 2 offers an array of improvements compared to the original Galaxy Fold. Here’s what you need to know....