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Facebook details wav2vec, an AI algorithm that uses raw audio to improve speech recognition

November 5, 2019
Automatic speech recognition, or ASR, is a foundational part of not only assistants like Apple’s Siri, but dictation software such as Nuance’s Dragon and customer support platforms like Google’s Contact Center AI. It’s the thing that enables machines to parse utterances for key phrases and words and that allows them to distinguish people by their intonations and pitches. Perhaps it goes…
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Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro goes official w/ first 108-megapixel smartphone camera

November 5, 2019
The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro has gone official with a landmark 108-megapixel penta-camera setup. Beyond the headline camera sensor, the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro has mainly mid-range specifications including a Snapdragon 730G chipset, 6/8GB of RAM, 128/256GB of internal storage, and a massive 5,260mAh battery. That battery can be topped up at an impressive speed too, as it comes with a 30W fast charger in the…
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The Nokia 6.2 is now available in the US priced at $249

November 5, 2019
The Nokia 6.2, a fantastic budget package, is now available for purchase in the US and is priced at just $249. Available directly from Amazon, the Nokia 6.2 isn’t the most stacked smartphone on the market, but it’s one of the cheapest new devices to get guaranteed updates for the next three years, alongside Android 10 in the coming months — being an Android One device. The 6.3-inch LCD…
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OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition sells out in 60 seconds

November 5, 2019
OnePlus announced the 7T Pro McLaren Edition last month and earlier today it went on sale in China and global markets. The device was so desired at the domestic scene that it all available stock was gone in just 60 seconds, the company reported on Weibo. OnePlus 7T Pro…
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Ecobee rolls out Eco+, an AI engine in your thermostat

November 5, 2019
Smart home thermostat company Ecobee today rolled out Eco+, a free suite of machine learning features, to all its thermostats with voice support. Eco+ uses machine learning to tailor temperature settings and cut costs. It also helps you further reduce energy consumption and move to clean energy. In July 2018, Ecobee kicked off a pilot called Peak Relief that aims to save energy and money by…
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