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viaim RecDot AI Recording True Wireless Earbuds Review

The viaim RecDot AI Recording True Wireless Earbuds are a welcome addition to the earbuds available out there today which not only offer great audio for listening to but they also record with a splash of AI thrown in, Yes I said AI it is everywhere and kinda annoying at this stage even for me however it does have good uses too in general.

The viaim RecDot come with several features you do not see too often with call recording real-time transalation FlashRecord, and deep noise cancelling they have fouor mics and also a dual connection so out of the box they have more than the basics on offer with a really cool app to go with them.

With the basics you expect to find the audio is excellent here with great dual connectivity that is important to me and of course ANC which works really well up to 48dB which is a standard with most earbuds.

As with most earbuds you should complete the fit test for the best results this is now common these days even with cheaper earbuds out there and become a standard similar to an audio/hearing test.

Ok so down to the sound first, these sound great given it is not their target USP here highs lows and mids great, great volume no tinny sound maxed out or any distortion, they have a suite of EQ settings you can customise them to your need and also the settings which for some might need a learning curve with more than one way to interact with them unlike others as you can pinch , pinch and hold and slide which is great offering more commands than standard touch or button based earbuds some of which are often limited here or even fixed and cant be modified.

All these work well after get use to them though in fairness I have tried other earbuds with similar gestures some working better than others however these again give more giving you more flexibility.

The main USP of these earbuds is what they can do outside letting you listen to music etc they offer an new way to interact with them and the case, there is a red dot on the case that you can use to start recording on the fly which is quite handy, you can do so on the earbuds too however they must be in your ears this does not work if they are out on your desk for example and this works well.

The ability to do more with these is what I like and with on board storage call recording being one and yeah there is legal talk of that it is there you can translate, audio and video record live record and also live translation record which is fantastic for those say in the media, journalist scence and those in tech who travel to different countries like myself, this works well not always 100% accurate however it also breaks things down with their AI and this is very accurate and useful for time saving and less editing work and also gives you a mind map which is super cool. You can effectively go paperless here overall.

Overall for me this is the next thing in earbuds and maybe headphones considering they got the audio right and the AI which is annoying now in almost all tech I review but not this time around, I love it and it is a realtime use case scenario that works well.

Check the video review below for more, these earbuds are the way forward and something that you need to check out

 

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Features

  • •FlashRecord: Capture every word — Record from case & earbuds
  • • Seamless Translation: Live transcribe in 78 languages
  • • Smart Assistant: Turn moments into notes & next steps
  • • Start Free: 600 mins/month transcription included, upgrade when needed
  • • Certified Secure: ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA & EN 18031 compliant
  • • Immersive Audio Experience: Hi-Res + Active Noice Cancellation
  • • Built for Real Life: 36-hour battery life & feather-light at 4.8g per earbud

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9 ways AI makes Pixel 10 Google’s most helpful phone yet

Google’s newest Pixel hardware includes AI features to help you make the most of your time. Check out nine new ways AI makes your Pixel even more helpful. See the first look here.

1. Try Google’s most powerful AI chip yet

All Pixel 10 phones come with Google Tensor G5, Google’s most powerful chip yet that delivers performance boosts while unlocking brand new experiences. Co-designed with the Google DeepMind team, Tensor G5 is the first chip to run the newest Gemini Nano model. And together, the combined power of Tensor G5 and Gemini Nano will make your everyday life easier by running many complex, generative AI experiences on-device.

If you decide on a Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL or Pixel 10 Pro Fold you’ll also get a free year of Google AI Pro, giving you access to image and video generation tools like Imagen 4 and Veo 3 that make your creative ideas come to life.

2. Get a helping hand from Magic Cue

The more we do on our phones, the more we find ourselves digging through different apps to find what we need. Magic Cue connects the dots across your apps, like Gmail, Calendar, Screenshots, Messages and more, to proactively surface relevant info and suggest helpful actions when you need them.

Say your friend texts to ask when your flight’s landing. Magic Cue will reference your itinerary, pull the relevant details and suggest you share them right in your Messages app with just a tap. And if you need to make changes to that itinerary, Magic Cue automatically displays your flight information when you call your airline.

That in-context support shows up in many more situations, like when a friend asks you to send a photo or dinner reservation details. Magic Cue will suggest the right action or information as you’re replying, right in Google Messages. And if it doesn’t find a relevant suggestion, it won’t disturb you. Magic Cue runs securely and privately through a combination of the Tensor G5 chip and Gemini Nano. You’re in control — you can turn Magic Cue on or off at any time, and control what data it has access to.

Another place you’ll find Magic Cue is in Daily Hub, which you’ll find in your discover feed. Daily Hub is a personalized digest showing what’s coming up on your calendar, relevant topics for you to deep dive on, recommended playlists and more.

3. Build connection across languages with just a call

Voice Translate allows you to break down language barriers during phone calls. Through Tensor G5, our on-device AI translates your call in real time in what sounds like each speaker’s voice, so you can connect to the other person more naturally in their language.

Voice Translate works when translating to or from English with Spanish, German, Japanese, French, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Russian and Indonesian.

4. Let Pixel take the message

Call Screen continues to be a fan favorite on Pixel, but what about those times where you miss or decline a call? In the Phone app, Take a Message will now give you real-time transcripts for missed or declined calls. It will also use advanced AI to identify next steps for you based on the message — an update that will also come to Call Notes.

5. Get more help from Gemini Live

Since launching with Pixel 9, Google have continued to make updates to Gemini Live. That includes connecting to your favourite Google apps and letting Gemini Live see whatever you see, whether through your phone’s camera or on your screen.

With Pixel 10, Gemini Live can offer even more visual help. Now, when you share your camera, Gemini can not only see what you see, but also provide guidance by highlighting the solution directly on your screen.

And with Google AI Pro, you’ll have access to additional AI-powered features, like video generation in the Gemini app.

6. Level up your notetaking

Google’s AI-powered research assistant, NotebookLM, is now integrated with Pixel Screenshots and Recorder. If Screenshots detects a picture you’ve taken that could be a good fit for your notebook, it will automatically suggest you add it for easy tracking. Similarly, you can now add transcripts from Recorder to your notebook.

7. Take time for yourself in Pixel Journal

With Pixel Journal, you have a private space to focus on your wellbeing, progress toward your goals and build a lifelong practice of reflection. It uses on-device AI to give you writing prompts that help you process your thoughts, and it offers insights into your patterns and progress over time. You can even lock your journal so everything you write remains totally secure and personal.

8. Find writing support right in Gboard

Check your texts and fix writing errors with Writing Tools in Gboard. It’s a new experience that will not only spellcheck what you’re writing, but also offer rewrites in a specified style, like if you need your text to sound more professional or just want to find the perfect emojis to convey what you’re feeling. You can even use voice commands to help rephrase or rewrite the message.

9. Make music with Recorder

If you’re a fan of singing songs or humming ideas into Recorder, you can now transform those creative sparks into music. Just record your vocals and select your desired musical style to create a unique track that suits your vibe.

Three Most Used Programming Languages in iGaming

fillText(text, x, y, maxWidth). Did you understand that? If you did, then congratulations to you, you speak the language of code. And for those who thought the writer had dropped an apple on the keyboard, that is the simple code to display a score on a screen on the game Snake, one of the first games to be released onto a handheld mobile phone. When people hear ‘language,’ they naturally think French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

But in the current digital era, with new innovative, internet-based gaming avenues emerging into the rapidly developing digital space, language is taking on a new meaning with programming tools for online games constantly creating new words and phrases to continue the evolution of programming language.

Computer programming language is becoming more vital with the emergence of popular online entertainment avenues such as iGaming. Online casino and online sports betting platforms currently head the queue of the fastest emerging gaming options available with more markets looking to expand their offerings and even introduce legislation to legalise and regulate the activity. For top betting sites, the value of programming language is expected to grow exponentially in an iGaming market currently valued at around USD 93 billion and still growing.

The programming for Snake is very simple, especially compared to the computer games of the current era. Snake was programmed with fewer than 100 coding lines but for online casino games for example, tens of thousands of coding lines are required to build even the simplest of games. For platforms and the games housed on them, even of the most basic nature, a similar number of code lines are needed, but this number could increase into the millions for more complex online casinos and sportsbooks that include more interactive features like in-play betting or live streaming.

For those whose interest in programming has been piqued, or for those who are looking to expand their programming repertoire or vocabulary, which programming languages are the most used right now that will continue to fuel the iGaming industry?

JavaScript

One of the most known and used tools for programming is JavaScript. The company founded by Brendan Eich has been assisting computer programmers since 1995 and to the day, the ease of use, full integration of HTML and most importantly, the fact it is recognised and supported by the most used browsers makes JavaScript more reputable. From an iGaming perspective, programming a website or online interactive feature with JavaScript allows players to access content directly without the need for downloads. If it is browser-based gaming you are looking for, JavaScript is the tool for you.

C++

While JavaScript is preferable for browser-based options, C++ is preferred by many for platforms that host more features and therefore require greater performance. Beyond the iGaming realm, C++ has been used to programme popular gaming titles such as Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The ability to handle tasks that involve large transfer speeds and complex graphics makes C++ one of the best tools for a smooth and engaging online casino and online sportsbook experience.

Python

As a more general programming language, Python is one of the simpler languages to use for programming games and platforms. Like many other programming languages, Python uses interpreted languages, which means any bugs can be resolved much quicker, while the basic syntax incorporated in the libraries is extremely user-friendly. Despite the simplicity of the language, Python still produces efficient and versatile games and is particularly friendly for beginners and game developers starting out.

Programming Tools: Language of the Future

While we have only listed three programming languages, others such as C#, Lua, PHP and HTML5/CSS3 are widely used in the iGaming industry. With online sportsbooks constantly evolving and adding more features, programming language will also have to evolve to keep up. With the digital era in full swing, programming language has become more important than ever. Much like with the evolution of spoken language, we can expect more programming languages to emerge in the future.