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I just turned my wired audio headphones into Bluetooth cans with this DAC — and the sound quality is shockingly good
As much as the best wireless headphones sound really good, they’re never able to stand up to the sonic might of a pair of excellent wired headphones. Be that to budget restrictions, space constraints — even when wired, Bluetooth headphones generally don’t sound as good as the best wired audiophile headphones. So it’s long been a quest of mine to…
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Data quality worries are holding back manufacturers from implementing AI, with less than one-third ready to implement AI despite AI growth optimism
While manufacturers are enthusiastic about AI, they’re holding back because of concerns about poor data quality. Research from Riverbed found more than nine-in-ten (92%) manufacturing leaders agree that AI will provide a competitive advantage and 65% expect it to be a driver of growth by 2027. However, far fewer say they feel fully prepared to adopt and deploy the technology…
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I’ve been using this free AI song maker to create tracks — and the quality is surprisingly good
The AI music generation arena has been one of the few stable parts of the AI revolution over the past two years. The two dominant companies, Suno and Udio, have both established a well-deserved reputation and fanbase in the niche. However this cosy status quo may be about to change dramatically. A new music generation platform called YuE, has just…
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The Best Air Quality Monitors of 2025
Air quality monitors detect pollutants and deliver real-time data to help you make smarter ventilation decisions and reduce exposure to harmful particles. They play a key role in creating a safe and healthy home for you and your family. What to Look for When Buying an Air Quality Monitor There are several factors to consider before buying an air quality…
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AI projects are faltering as CDOs grapple with poor data quality
Only a third of businesses are making meaningful progress in AI adoption, and chief data officers (CDOs) are pinning the blame on poor data quality. More than two-thirds (68%) of CDOs said data quality was their top challenge, according to the Ataccama Data Trust Report 2025. Meanwhile, four-in-ten struggle to maintain consistent data quality, directly hindering AI outcomes. The report…
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Microsoft is reverting its Bing AI image generator because of quality complaints
Microsoft is rolling back a model upgrade to its AI-powered Bing Image Creator, reports TechCrunch. The rollback came after weeks of complaints by users that the tool just didn’t work as well after Microsoft “upgraded” to a new version of the DALL-E 3 model on December 18th. Microsoft declined to comment on its decision to roll things back or offer…
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Anti-snoring AI Motion Pillow tracks sleep health and improves sleep quality — here’s how
Studies show that snoring is a common sleep issue faced by around 37 million Americans regularly. While there may be a host of natural cures and remedies, this avant-garde sleep tech product called the AI Motion Pillow might just be the ultimate solution for it. This responsive pillow is an Innovation Award Honoree under the Home Appliances category in CES…
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6 holiday foods to eat for quality sleep — and 3 you should avoid
Christmas is all about the festive foods and delicious sweet treats that we dream about all year. But unfortunately, this change in our diets can wreak havoc with our sleep. From late night sugary snacks to big evening meals, you may find it more difficult to fall asleep and experience more frequent nighttime awakenings. The good news is that some…
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How To Run a VoIP Quality Test and Improve Your MOS
A VoIP quality test measures the performance of your network connection. The test simulates a set number of calls on your network and uses key metrics to determine how calls would sound in different situations. It can help you understand whether your connection is strong enough before implementing a VoIP system and alert you to potential post deployment issues as…
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GitHub says Copilot improves code quality – but are AI coding tools actually producing results for developers?
Software development has frequently been identified as an area ripe for improvement through generative AI adoption, but a recent study has challenged perceptions around how beneficial AI coding tools are for developers. The data science team at software development specialists Uplevel looked into the impact generative AI coding assistants are having on the efficiency and efficacy of developers. The investigation…
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