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Google wants you to train its AI by lip syncing 'Dance Monkey' by Tones and I

Google is asking users to help teach its AI how to speak. A new “Experiments with Google” called LipSync asks users to lip sync a small part of “Dance Monkey” by Tones and I, Android Police reports. LipSync, which is built by YouTube for Chrome on desktop, will score your performance. It will then feed the video to Google’s AI — it doesn’t record any audio. LipSync by YouTube …
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You can now use select Nikon DSLRs, mirrorless cameras as webcams on macOS

Yesterday, Nikon released a beta version of its Webcam Utility software for macOS. Like the Windows version, released back on August 6, the macOS utility will allow owners of Nikon Z series and DSLR camera owners to use their compatible cameras as webcams with popular livestreaming and video conferencing software via USB. The macOS version of the Webcam Utility appears to function…
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Tesla is building Cybertruck Supercharger stalls

Tesla is building new Supercharger stalls just for the Cybertruck, its upcoming pickup truck, according to new documents. As we recently reported, Tesla is currently greatly expanding its Supercharger network, especially in the Los Angeles area. We are now learning about a new Supercharger station being deployed in Pasadena. Tesla is planning 20 new Supercharger stalls in a parking lot near…
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After Math: Ninja pulls the old 'Twitcheroo'

Despite only being four days long, this week has been chock full of shocking tech reveals and revelations, what with the Xbox Series S leaks and Ninja’s surprise return to Twitch. Here are some of the headline highlights from the past week. Engadget Vinyl outsold CDs…
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Xbox Series S leak reveals $299 price

Update: The leaks were true: Microsoft has confirmed the Xbox Series S will cost $299 and deliver “next-gen performance in the smallest Xbox ever.” Back in mid-August, the packaging of what appeared to be a controller for the Xbox Series S was leaked online, pretty much…
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Pop star Ava Max will hold an album launch party in Roblox

Ava Max is holding an album launch party in an unexpected place: the virtual realm of Roblox. The pop star will be part of what’s described as “a first-of-its-kind immersive album launch party and virtual fan meetup” to celebrate the release of her new album Heaven & Hell. It will feature a variety of events, including a Q&A with the artist, a performance of some new songs, a merch…
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