Why the human voice is so versatile
Macaques and baboons – two distantly related primates – are able to produce a similar range of voice-like sounds to humans.
Plants & Animals
Jan 19, 2017
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Like 'Star Trek': voice shopping seen as new frontier
Hey, Google, order a large pizza! Alexa, I need vitamins!
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 17, 2018
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Meerkats have ability to distinguish different voices
(PhysOrg.com) -- Vocal recognition is widespread in primates but a new study, published in Biology Letters, provides evidence that it may not be limited to humans and primates. The ability to recognize the voice of another ...
Saturday Citations: Dark matter, a bug, and the marriageability of baritones
"Oh, hello. I didn't see you there. I was just editing a weekly roundup of science news stories for Saturday morning." This is the first line from my autobiographical one-man play about having multiple Firefox tabs open.
Voice evidence in trials: Can a criminal suspect be identified just by the sound of his voice?
A few months ago, I received a call from a barrister who asked me if I could evaluate whether voice identification testimony submitted in a criminal case against an Indigenous man was based on appropriate analysis.
Social Sciences
Jul 15, 2019
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No aircraft is too small to kill – fitting flight recorders could prevent further deaths
When a police helicopter plunged into the Clutha pub in Glasgow city centre two years ago, killing ten, an accident investigation was launched to find out what happened and why – a process that is essential to preventing ...
Engineering
Dec 16, 2015
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Using a human voice in social media has a positive effect on company reputation
The modern-day complaints department tends to be a direct mention on Twitter to the company that has wronged you. It's easier than ever to have a direct line to a company, but what does a corporation get out of this interaction? ...
Economics & Business
Sep 8, 2015
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Why rituals have been crucial for humans throughout history—and why we still need them
Each December, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, among others, take over our thoughts and our wallets as we participate in ceremonies our ancestors have practiced for as long as we can remember. These are all example of traditions. ...
Archaeology
Dec 27, 2022
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Speech-recognition technology is rapidly improving
Maybe I watched too much "Star Trek" when I was younger, but I love the idea of being able to command things in my house or in my car by talking to them.
Software
Jul 23, 2009
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MSI shows voice-controlled motherboard approach at IDF
(PhysOrg.com) -- Micro-Star International (MSI) revealed voice control via motherboard at the Intel Developer Conference. The MSI demo showed how its add-on PCIe x1 card can add voice control to selected Sandy Bridge motherboards ...
