Google expands its Gemini model family with the release of gemini embedding 2. This second generation model enables text-only success gemini-embedding-001 And it is specifically designed to address the high-dimensional …
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Pros and cons Pros Exceptional Adaptive Noise Cancellation Features suitable for power users detailed sound Shortcoming tight fit Non-Adjustable Noise Cancellation Ordinary users may pay more for unused features More …
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Jada Jones/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a favorite source On Google. ZDNET Highlights Bluetooth SIG is preparing for lossless and spatial audio formats. Standardization reduces proprietary requirements and licensing …
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Generative AI
ByteDance’s next-generation AI model can generate clips based on text, images, audio and video
Big Tech’s race to overtake the latest AI models continues with the launch of ByteDance’s next-generation video generator. In a blog postByteDance – the China-based company behind TikTok – says …
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AI News
This 30-second change means I’ll never have to listen to flat audio on headphones and speakers again
These speakers sound as good as they look. Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a favorite source On Google. ZDNET Highlights The equalizer lets you fine-tune specific frequencies to …
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Jada Jones/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a favorite source On Google. ZDNET Highlights The layout of your listening room has a huge impact on your soundbar’s Dolby Atmos performance. …
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Generative AI
Microsoft releases VibeVoice-ASR: a unified speech-to-text model designed to handle up to 60 minutes of long audio in a single pass
Microsoft has released VibeVoice-ASR as part of the VibeVoice family of open source Frontier voice AI models. VibeVoice-ASR is described as an integrated speech-to-text model that can handle up to …
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Jada Jones/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a favorite source On Google. ZDNET Highlights xMEMS designs and manufactures small audio and cooling chips. The company’s audio chips can replace entire …
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Nina Raymont/ZDNET ZDNET Highlights The NextSense earbuds monitor brain activity using EEG. The Sleep Earbuds claim to use EEG for restorative sleep. They cost $399 and are available for preorder. …
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Klipsch debuted the HP-1 headphones at CES 2026, and this model is the first closed-back, wireless ANC headphone within the company’s Atlas lineup. The HP-1 features coaxial drivers, wood finish, …