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Taking Sound to the Next Level
How can we create an immersive listening experience that truly surrounds us with sound? Headphones can achieve this to some extent by blocking out the outside world and delivering audio directly to our ears. Another option is multi-speaker surround sound, but it can be time-consuming to set up. However, in 2015, Dr. Marcos Simón, while working at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research at the University of Southampton, had a different idea. What if people could experience spatial sound without headphones, using computer vision to guide it directly to their ears?
With the advancements in camera technology and AI, the concept of locating ears in a room and directing sound towards them has become more feasible. Simón and his colleague Professor Filippo Fazi founded Audioscenic and developed this technology, which is now integrated into a consumer product called the Razer Leviathan V2 Pro. This groundbreaking product provides both a disorientating and delightful experience. It consists of a soundbar placed under the screen and a subwoofer on the floor. While it offers standard soundbar modes like Stereo and Room Fill, its real innovation lies in its two spatial audio modes: Virtual Headset and Virtual Speakers. A small camera on the soundbar tracks the head movement and adjusts the output accordingly, ensuring an exceptional stereo picture. Whether rendering headphone-designed stereo sounds or transforming 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound content, this device provides a truly immersive experience from a single soundbar and woofer, even as you move around.
Experience Effortless 3D with the ZTE Nubia Pad
The history of 3D entertainment has shown us that if consumers have to make an effort, such as wearing glasses or buying special equipment, they lose interest. However, the Nubia Pad (known as the Leia Lume Pad 2 in the US) is an Android tablet that skillfully combines the 2D and 3D worlds without any hassle.
Using AI-driven face tracking, the Nubia Pad ensures that 3D pictures and videos are always in sharp focus, regardless of the viewing angle. It can even convert 2D images into 3D by accurately determining their depth. The tablet also has a built-in 3D camera, allowing users to capture photos and videos in 3D. However, these can still be shared and viewed in 2D on any standard device. 3D entertainment is now easy with the Nubia Pad.
Monitor Your Health with the MymonX Wristband
Many people only become interested in their health when they realize there’s a problem. The MymonX wristband aims to change that. Featuring a sleek touchscreen interface, this wristband utilizes AI to monitor various health parameters discreetly. It can track heart activity through an ECG monitor, measure blood pressure, oxygenation, respiratory rate, temperature, sleep patterns, physical activity, and even provide non-invasive glucose monitoring.
The collected data, whether directly measured or obtained through AI, seamlessly integrates with Apple’s Health app or Google’s Health Connect. Additionally, a monthly subscription of £9.99 includes a doctor-reviewed health report that highlights any notable changes in your health. The ultimate goal of MymonX is to proactively address any potential health issues before they arise.
Enhance Your Cycling Experience with the Acer ebii ebike
When you think of Acer, budget laptops probably come to mind. However, Acer’s subsidiary, Xplova, focuses on creating cycling computers, and they’ve incorporated some of this technology into their ebike, the ebii. Working in tandem with the ebiiGO app, this electric bike uses AI modeling to provide additional power based on the cycling conditions and your technique.
The ebii is also smart enough to conserve power to prevent the battery from dying during a journey. It features collision detectors, automated lighting, and security features like automatic locking when you walk away from the bike. Weighing a mere 16kg, the ebii feels nimble and agile compared to other electric bikes. It’s the perfect urban commuting solution.
Capture Perfect Shots with the Sony a7R V
Babies learn to focus on faces by the age of three months. While traditional cameras require manual adjustments to achieve sharp focus, the latest Sony a7R V camera does it automatically. Equipped with an AI-driven processor, this camera can recognize human faces or bodies and keep them in sharp focus throughout your photo session.
The camera comes preloaded with knowledge of various subjects such as humans, animals, insects, birds, trains, planes, and cars, allowing it to prioritize these subjects as you shoot. Of course, you can always override its choices with a simple tap of a button. The Sony a7R V is a powerful camera that delivers incredible results straight out of the box. Don’t let anyone tell you that photography is only worthwhile if it’s difficult.
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