Tech Roundup: Audio Enhancement, Smart Clocks, and AI Advancements
In recent tech developments, advancements in audio technology, smart home devices, and artificial intelligence have captured attention. A Game Boy Advance emulator audio enhancement aims to reduce audio aliasing and noise, while a new project uses an ESP8266 module to create a WiFi-connected analog clock. Additionally, research into faster memory and the evolution of AI in advertising are making headlines.
According to Hacker News, a Game Boy Advance emulator is implementing an audio enhancement to improve sound quality. The enhancement, which works with any GBA game, aims to reduce audio aliasing and noise. One example, comparing "Metroid: Zero Mission" with and without the enhancement, demonstrated a "much cleaner" sound, although it was noted that the enhanced version sounded "a little more muffled."
Simultaneously, a project detailed on Hacker News utilizes an ESP8266 module and an Arduino sketch to create a WiFi-connected analog clock. The project, using a WEMOS D1 Mini ESP8266 module, connects to a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server to retrieve and display local time on an inexpensive analog quartz clock. The clock automatically adjusts for daylight savings time and reconnects to the NTP server every 15 minutes to maintain accuracy. The creator used a $3.88 analog clock from Walmart, modifying its quartz movement for ESP8266 control.
Meanwhile, research from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), as reported by Phys.org, is focused on capturing the instant of electrical switching to pave the way for faster memory. This research is crucial as artificial intelligence advances and demands faster and more efficient memory. The key to ultra-high-speed, low-power semiconductors lies in the "switching" principle.
In other news, the evolution of AI in advertising is evident. While the specific details of AI's impact are still emerging, the comparison of Super Bowl ads in 2024 to real life suggests a potential shift in the advertising landscape, according to a source.
Finally, The Verge reported on upcoming Sony WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds. The next-generation earbuds are expected to feature significant upgrades, including a faster processor, an increase from six to eight microphones, and improvements to the speaker, DAC, and amplifier. These enhancements aim to improve active noise cancellation and overall audio quality, while maintaining the same battery life as the previous model.
Discussion
AI Experts & Community
Be the first to comment