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Microsoft opens limited access to its neural text-to-speech AI

February 4, 2021
Microsoft is opening up limited access to a text-to-speech AI called Custom Neural Voice, which allows developers to create custom synthetic voices. The tech is part of an Azure AI service called Speech. Companies can use the tech for things like voice-powered smart assistants and devices, chatbots, online learning and reading audiobooks or news. They’ll have to apply for access and gain…
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First pictures of the VW ID.6 electric SUV leak

February 4, 2021
The first pictures of the VW’s upcoming ID.6 electric SUV have leaked, giving us the first look at the production version of the German automaker’s next electric vehicle. VW ID.6 electric SUV The VW ID.6 is going to be Volkswagen’s next electric vehicle based on the…
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Google brings desktop Search redesign to music queries

February 4, 2021
Last month, Google revamped Search on Android, iOS, and mobile with a focus on making results easier to read. A similar look has long been in development for the desktop web, with users able to preview it on COVID-19 queries. Google’s desktop redesign is now also available for music-related searches. The main component of this redesign is a left navigation drawer. The name of the Knowledge…
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Quick Charge Podcast: February 3, 2021

February 4, 2021
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
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Nikon to cease operations at two of its interchangeable lens production factories in March

February 4, 2021
A promotional image from Nikon showing off just some of its expansive lens lineup. According to a report (translated, partially walled behind a free account) from Nikkei Shimbun, Nikon is set cease operations at two of its Japanese interchangeable lens manufacturing factories next month, leaving just a single factory to produce lenses domestically. As part of its ongoing effort to reduce…
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Valve may release a China-specific version of Steam on February 9th

February 4, 2021
Steam China will enter public beta on February 9th, according to gaming industry analyst Daniel Ahmad. The client will only be available in China and only include games approved by the country’s government. Dota 2 and CS:GO will be among the first titles Valve will offer through Steam China, and players in China will reportedly need to sign up for the platform to play those games moving…
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