“Canadian medical researchers trained the machine-learning AI to recognise 14 vocal differences in the voice of someone with type 2 diabetes compared to someone without diabetes. The auditory features that the AI focussed on included slight changes in pitch and intensity, which human ears cannot distinguish.” ~ learn more
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“To “help gamers keep the crunch to themselves,” Doritos is debuting what it calls “Doritos Silent.” Gamers download Doritos Crunch Cancellation software and when the technology is turned on, the software detects the crunching sounds and silences it while keeping the gamer’s voice intact.” ~ learn more
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“He sold his company and has set his sights on new goals. As he walks away from the fashion world, Tom Ford talks candidly about all of it: the empire he built, the grief he’s endured, and what he’s planning for his third and final act.” ~ learn more
Turmeric adulterated with lead chromate has a brighter-looking gold hue that consumers equate with higher quality. Unfortunately, the extra lead causes lead poisoning that harms children and adults. Bangladesh sprang into action a couple years ago. “In less than two years, the share of turmeric samples in Bangladeshi…
“As corporations and organizations have become more aware of the value that neurodiverse individuals can add, they’ve devised new and inspired programs to help them get and stay hired. The resulting trend is already benefitting not only neurodiverse workers, but all employees with disabilities, and improving company culture…
Thank you, good people of the internet. “Hey everyone, I asked a while back if there was a good way to extend flight credits past the “begin travel by” date, and I think I did it, so I want to share and get some feedback from other people…
“One of the things that makes Austin special is the communal spaces where people can safely and enjoyably exist outdoors. Barton Springs & Zilker Park are community treasures; no wonder people are so sensitive about them. We must build upon this by not only creating more parks and…
“Agents are not only going to change how everyone interacts with computers. They’re also going to upend the software industry, bringing about the biggest revolution in computing since we went from typing commands to tapping on icons.” ~ learn more