Topic: audio recording
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Google to Pay $68 Million in Privacy Settlement Over Recorded Conversations
Google has agreed to a $68 million settlement over a lawsuit alleging its Assistant feature sometimes activated accidentally, recording private conversations without consent and sharing snippets with third parties for advertising. The lawsuit argued these false activations, triggered by backgroun...
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Pebble's Next Gadget: The Index 01 Smart Ring
The Pebble Index 01 is a $75 minimalist smart ring designed for one-handed audio capture and transcription, storing about five minutes of data locally and functioning without a phone. It prioritizes reliability as a personal tool for voice notes and reminders, featuring a long-lasting battery and...
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Nikon ZR: A Budget-Friendly Alternative to RED Cameras
Nikon's $2,200 ZR camera brings a version of RED's powerful R3D file format to a much lower price point, following Nikon's acquisition of RED and targeting video creators. The ZR supports a tailored R3D NE RAW format for flexible post-production but uses a Nikon sensor, resulting in 12-bit files ...
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Top iPad Apps to Supercharge Your Productivity
The App Store provides specialized apps that transform iPads into powerful productivity tools for organizing tasks, managing projects, and maintaining focus. Notable apps include Goodnotes for versatile note-taking with AI summarization, TickTick for task management with a pomodoro timer, and For...
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Delete These 12 Android Apps Spying on Your Conversations
ESET security researchers discovered twelve apps containing VajraSpy spyware, which can secretly record conversations and steal sensitive data through deceptive tactics. The malware spreads via fake profiles on messaging platforms that build fake romantic relationships to trick users into install...
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4 New Ways to Customize Your iPhone in iOS 26.1
iOS 26.1 introduces Liquid Glass design options, allowing users to choose between Clear and Tinted settings for improved readability and contrast in the system interface. The update adds a toggle to disable the Lock Screen swipe gesture for the Camera app, reducing accidental activations and offe...
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Google's Big Screen Recording Upgrades Coming to Android Tablets & PCs
Google is enhancing Android's built-in screen recorder with a new floating toolbar and post-capture workflow, specifically optimized for tablets and PCs. The update introduces features like selfie camera recording, refined audio settings, and a dedicated screen for reviewing, editing, and sharing...
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Fujifilm's New Instant Camera Is Made for Selfies
Fujifilm has launched the Instax Mini LiPlay Plus, featuring a second rear-facing wide-angle camera and a boxy design to enhance selfie-taking with its LCD screen. The camera allows digital photo capture and instant printing, supports 3-second audio recordings per image, and includes a layered ph...
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Honor's Robot Phone & Kohler's Smart Toilet Revealed
July's new smart luggage line features built-in tracking and power, with carry-ons starting at $325 and family sets available for $995, integrating seamlessly with iPhones and eliminating the need for separate AirTags. Fujifilm's Instax Mini LiPlay+ camera adds a second lens for selfies, a layere...
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Apple's iPadOS 26.1 Beta 3: What's New and How to Get It
Apple has released the third public beta for iPadOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and watchOS 26.1, focusing on stability refinements and minor updates like a redesigned Apple TV app icon and enhanced Local Capture settings ahead of the late October final release. The update introduces a new Local Capture men...
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WhatsApp for iOS Now Supports Live Photos
WhatsApp for iOS now supports sharing Live Photos, allowing iPhone users to send and receive animated images with sound, enhancing the messaging experience. The update includes broader platform improvements, such as full support for Motion Photos on Android and new features like AI-generated chat...
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Anker's Soundcore Work AI: A Coin-Sized Voice Recorder
Anker's Soundcore Work AI is a compact, coin-sized voice recorder that uses AI to transcribe, summarize, and highlight key moments in conversations, competing with similar devices while emphasizing portability. Priced at $99.99 with a $15.99 monthly subscription for premium features, it offers up...
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