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Amazon lays off more than 100 employees in Wondery unit as part of audio business restructuring

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2025-12-13 20:02:18

The logo for Wondery is displayed on a smartphone in an arranged photograph taken in the Brooklyn borough of New York on Sept. 29, 2020. Amazon is laying off roughly 110 employees in its Wondery podcast division and the head of the group is leaving as part of a broader reshuffling of the company's audio unit. In a Monday note to staffers, Steve Boom, Amazon's vice president of audio, Twitch and games, said the company is consolidating some Wondery units under its Audible audiobook and podcasti

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Gemini on Android is getting ready to listen to your audio files (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-14 05:54:29

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR In the latest beta of the Gemini Android app, we spotted an option to attach audio files, such as MP3s, to chats. A “Talk live about this” prompt also appears, but the audio isn’t accurately processed yet. While the feature might not be fully operational, we know that Gemini can comprehend audio. Ever wished you could just throw an MP3 at Gemini and have it explain what it’s about? That might be coming soon, as we’ve spotted early signs of audio file sup

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The Best Open Earbuds You Can Buy Aren’t Actually Earbuds at All

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-12-14 05:02:00

Back in my day, the name of the game when it came to wireless audio was noise cancellation. That’s to say, how much noise can your wireless earbuds possibly block? And sure, active noise-cancellation (ANC) wireless earbuds are probably never going to fall out of vogue entirely, but in recent years, audio companies have recognized that it is, in fact, nice to sometimes be aware of your surroundings. Thus, a market for open earbuds was created. If you’re not familiar with “open earbuds,” as they’

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Balabolka is a free text-to-speech tool for Windows

techspot.com Unknown 2025-12-14 10:55:00

The on-screen text can be saved as a WAV, MP3, MP4, OGG or WMA file. The program can read the clipboard content, view the text from AZW, CHM, DjVu, DOC, EPUB, FB2, HTML, LIT, MOBI, ODT, PRC, PDF and RTF files, customize font and background colour, control reading from the system tray or by the global hotkeys. The program uses various versions of Microsoft Speech API (SAPI); it allows to alter a voice's parameters, including rate and pitch. The user can apply a special substitution list to impro

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Amazon lays off over 100 employees in Wondery unit as part of audio business restructuring

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2025-12-14 20:05:31

The logo for Wondery is displayed on a smartphone in an arranged photograph taken in the Brooklyn borough of New York, U.S., on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. Amazon is laying off roughly 110 employees in its Wondery podcast division and the head of the group is leaving as part of a broader reshuffling of the company's audio unit. In a Monday note to staffers, Steve Boom, Amazon's vice president of audio, Twitch and games, said the company is consolidating some Wondery units under its Audible audiob

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Amazon cuts some Wondery podcast jobs as part of reorganization of audio business

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2025-12-15 00:54:26

The logo for Wondery is displayed on a smartphone in an arranged photograph taken in the Brooklyn borough of New York, U.S., on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. Amazon is terminating some positions in its Wondery podcast division and the head of the group is leaving as part of a broader reshuffling of the company's audio unit. In a Monday note to staffers, Steve Boom, Amazon's vice president of audio, Twitch and games, said the company is consolidating some Wondery units under its Audible audiobook an

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Amazon shuts down Wondery podcast studio, cuts 110 jobs

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-12-15 15:42:00

In Brief Amazon is shutting down its Wondery podcast studio, acquired in late 2020, and cutting 110 jobs as part of a broad reorganization of its audio business, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The company plans to move existing Wondery series under its Audible banner or to a new ‘creator services’ team, which will house personality-driven shows, such as Jason and Travis Kelce’s podcast. “The podcast landscape has evolved significantly over the past few years,” Steve Boom, Amazon’s

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Supporting the BEAM community with free CI/CD security audits

news.ycombinator.com Erlang Solutions Team 2025-12-17 10:20:07

Keep up to date with the latest news, best practice ideas and exclusive offers. Don’t miss out. Sign up here. Sign up for our quarterly newsletter At Erlang Solutions, our support for the BEAM community is long-standing and built into everything we do. From contributing to open-source tools and sponsoring events to improving security and shaping ecosystem standards, we’re proud to play an active role in helping the BEAM ecosystem grow and thrive. One way we’re putting that support into action

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Mamoru Hosoda’s New Movie Looks Like a Fantastical Revenge Epic

gizmodo.com Isaiah Colbert 2025-12-17 15:15:02

Studio Chizu has finally released the first proper trailer for Oscar-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda‘s upcoming fantasy film, Scarlet. Scarlet, first announced by Sony in collaboration with Studio CHIZU back in April, is a new anime film helmed by the acclaimed anime director Mamoru Hosoda. He is known for his work on films like Mirai, Belle, The Boy and the Beast, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, and Summer Wars. The movie, also referred to as Scarlet Without Limits or Endless Scarlet in Japa

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Telephone colophon: Or, how I overengineered my call audio (2020)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-15 08:41:56

Toward the beginning of the pandemic, a friend asked me how she could use an external vocal mic and a guitar with a pickup on Zoom calls. Sounds easy, right? But to have the amount of control a musician really wants, it turned out to be a bit more involved. Plus, when working from home for a microphone company, it’s pretty common to use a decent mic in meetings. This post explains the setup I’ve been using for my calls. (Don’t let the speakers fool you. Use headphones or it’ll feed back when

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The best wireless headphones for 2025: Bluetooth options for every budget

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-21 12:00:36

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Whether you're listening to playlists on your daily commute or zoning out with a podcast at home, wireless headphones can make your audio experience much more comfortable. With no cords to untangle or get caught on your bag, they’re a great pick for anyone who wants convenience without

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iOS 26 updates for AirPods preview: Enhanced audio recording, camera remote and more

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-22 20:30:36

Of all the new iOS 26 features that Apple previewed at WWDC in June, AirPods updates were only briefly mentioned. Studio-quality audio recording and improved call clarity got top billing, while the addition of a camera remote control was also quickly discussed. However, when the beta software arrived last week, it turned out there were actually more features than described at the event, making this a meatier update for Apple’s recent AirPods than initially indicated. I’ve spent some time testing

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NotebookLM's latest trick turns your notes into AI video slideshows - here's how

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-12-23 05:33:00

Google's NotebookLM went viral due to its Audio Overviews feature, which creates AI-generated podcasts between two hosts based on your content. Now, Google has also made a much-anticipated leap into video. Also: ChatGPT's study mode could be your next tutor - and it's free On Tuesday, Google launched Video Overviews, a feature originally unveiled at Google I/O, that creates narrated slides from your content. The feature adds visual components to Audio Overviews, with the AI hosts creating new

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Google's NotebookLM can now turn your content into narrated slides

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-12-24 04:19:56

Google's NotebookLM went viral due to its Audio Overviews feature, which creates AI-generated podcasts between two hosts based on your content. Now, Google has also made a much-anticipated leap into video. Also: Google's new AI tool Opal turns prompts into apps, no coding required On Tuesday, Google launched Video Overviews, a feature originally unveiled at Google I/O, that creates narrated slides from your content. The feature adds visual components to Audio Overviews, with the AI hosts creat

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I replaced my Samsung OLED TV with this Sony Mini LED model for a week - and didn't regret it

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-12-25 10:01:00

Sony recently sent us the 2025 Bravia 5 TV, this one with a 98-inch screen and weighing in at 158 pounds. It goes without saying that this TV is a beast -- an expensive one. And the Bravia 5 is not even considered the company's flagship model (you can look to the Bravia 8 II for that). But this TV is impressive, and after testing it for a week, I'll explain why. Also: You should turn off this default TV setting ASAP - and why even experts recommend it The Bravia 5 is a Google TV, so setting up

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Google’s NotebookLM rolls out Video Overviews

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-12-25 15:11:20

Google announced on Tuesday that it’s rolling out Video Overviews to NotebookLM, its AI-based note-taking and research assistant. First introduced at Google I/O in May, Video Overviews allow users to turn dense multimedia, such as raw notes, PDFs, and images, into digestible visual presentations. Previously, the service took an audio approach to helping users understand materials with Audio Overviews, a feature that gives users the ability to generate a podcast with AI virtual hosts based on do

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Google’s NotebookLM can now make narrated slideshows with AI

theverge.com Jay Peters 2025-12-25 20:41:54

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Google’s NotebookLM is getting a new Video Overviews feature that uses AI to create slideshows with narration. The feature is rolling out now in English, and Google says that support for “more languages” is coming soon. “You can think of these as a visual alternative to Audio Overviews: the AI host creates new visuals to help illustrate points while also pulling in images, di

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I tested Sony's 98-inch Bravia Mini LED TV for week - and here's who should buy the $6,000 model

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-12-26 10:39:00

Sony recently sent us the 2025 Bravia 5 TV, this one with a 98-inch screen and weighing in at 158 pounds. It goes without saying that this TV is a beast -- an expensive one. And the Bravia 5 is not even considered the company's flagship model (you can look to the Bravia 8 II for that). But this TV is impressive, and after testing it for a week, I'll explain why. Also: You should turn off this default TV setting ASAP - and why even experts recommend it The Bravia 5 is a Google TV, so setting up

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5 simple ways to dramatically improve your soundbar's audio (and for free)

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-12-28 05:37:00

Adam Breeden/ZDNET Soundbars are gaining in popularity because of their sleek design and ability to provide an ample boost in audio quality compared to built-in TV speakers. Even with their plug-and-play nature, you can make a few modifications to help unleash the best possible sound quality. Also: I replaced my Sonos Arc Ultra with this Samsung flagship soundbar - and it's a worthy alternative Whether you're new to soundbar setups or a self-proclaimed audiophile, familiarizing yourself with

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iOS 26 lets you keep AirPods audio from auto-switching to speakers

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-28 10:46:29

iOS 26 is packed full of new features, but one that lots of users might appreciate most is flying under the radar. Thanks to a new setting added in iOS 26, you can finally stop AirPods’ audio from automatically getting hijacked by other Bluetooth speakers, including your in-car speakers. ‘Keep Audio with Headphones’ gives you control of your iPhone’s audio stream If you use AirPods or other Bluetooth headphones, you’ve likely experienced a surprise occurrence around other Bluetooth speakers.

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The next version of RCS messaging is going to be less of a pain

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-31 20:00:14

RCS has been around for over a decade, but the messaging standard gained a major boost when Apple adopted it in 2023. The GSMA has brought several features and improvements to RCS in recent years, and it’s just announced another upgrade. The GSMA just announced the release of RCS Universal Profile 3.1, which brings better audio messaging capabilities. This RCS release specifically supports the xHE-AAC audio codec, enabling higher-quality voice notes and other audio clips. It’s worth noting tha

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Anthropic unveils ‘auditing agents’ to test for AI misalignment

venturebeat.com Emilia David 2026-01-01 09:15:53

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now When models attempt to get their way or become overly accommodating to the user, it can mean trouble for enterprises. That is why it’s essential that, in addition to performance evaluations, organizations conduct alignment testing. However, alignment audits often present two major challenges: scalability and validation. Alignment testing r

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Gemini is making it much easier to listen to the podcasts you make with Audio Overviews

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-02 20:30:20

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini picked up support for Audio Overviews earlier this year. While Gemini could generate these virtual podcasts, it lacked a native way to play them. In its latest update, the Gemini app is now picking up its own Audio Overview player. The next time you cross paths with an AI nay-sayer who just doesn’t get what’s so useful about these tools, pull out your phone and introduce them to Audio Overviews. Google launched this output mode with NotebookLM

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Apple’s latest AirPods Max for $100 off is a great back-to-school deal

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2026-01-03 05:59:06

It’s annoying to think about school starting in the middle of summer, but we’ve already begun to see glimpses of back-to-school deals, including a discount on the AirPods Max (USB-C) that brings them down to $449.99 ($100 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. Apple’s latest over-ear headphones share many features with its earbuds, but have significantly longer battery life, better active noise cancellation, and higher audio quality. They’re made from aluminum and memory foam, which are more pr

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The best music headphones of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

zdnet.com Christian De Looper 2026-01-03 23:00:18

In theory, all headphones should sound great when you're listening to music, but not all are specifically designed to provide a high-quality music listening experience. That's not always a bad thing, as some headphones are built more to offer lots of features and good noise-cancelation, while others focus more on a sleek and stylish design. Still, some headphones are designed more with high-quality sound in mind. These headphones don't always have excellent noise-cancelation or some of the high

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Five years after launch, Apple News+ audio stories expand beyond the U.S.

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-04 02:22:57

Almost exactly five years ago to the day, Apple announced a set of new features for Apple News and Apple News+, including the US-only audio stories, with about 20 professionally narrated stories a week. Now, the future is expanding to a few new countries. Three more countries get audio stories As tipped to MacRumors, Apple News+ Audio is now available in Australia, Canada, and the U.K., and can be found the same way American users have enjoyed it since July 2020: via the Apple News and, depend

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A year later, the Sonos Ace is finally fulfilling its potential

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-05 10:00:35

2024 was an awful year for Sonos. Its long-awaited entry into a crowded headphones market was eclipsed by a bungled app launch which had a knock-on effect that impacted everything the company had planned to do for the rest of the year. Plus, those Ace headphones were missing a major feature. One year later, that TrueCinema spatial audio enhancement is finally ready. And with that update, Sonos added a few more improvements to the Ace, including two-person TV Audio Swap, adaptive noise cancellat

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Audi has a new midsize EV, and we’ve driven it: The 2025 A6 Sportback

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-06 05:00:12

Audi provided flights from Washington, DC, to Santa Barbara, California, and accommodation so Ars could drive the A6 and S6. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. For much of my lifetime, the auto industry has been dominated by the German carmakers. As they battled for supremacy, their engineers came to dictate what we think of as performance and luxury in cars. Now the battleground is a new generation of electric vehicles, and the Germans are playing catch-up. Hyundai stole a march on th

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It’s Time to Stop Sleeping on Your Earbuds’ Companion App

gizmodo.com James Pero 2026-01-06 20:15:25

There’s an app for everything. For tracking how many steps you take in a day; for watching your cat get into mischief while you’re at work; for drowning your friends in a constant stream of memes they’ll never look at. The list goes on, and, naturally, that very long list includes your wireless earbuds/headphones. Audio companion apps aren’t necessarily new—they’ve been around for a few years now—but they might as well be for most people who own Bluetooth earbuds or headphones. And, you know wh

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Apple brings its online retail store to Saudi Arabia

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-08 00:45:48

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Apple has launched its online store in Saudi Arabia, according to an announcement on Tuesday. The move, set to be followed by physical retail locations, will let users in the country browse through and purchase Apple products on its site for the first time. As part of its expansion into Saudi Arabia, Apple will offer support and engraving in Arabic

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