5 Secret Windows 11 Features Everyone Should Be Using By Now

Windows 11 has established itself as the most popular desktop OS across the globe. How can users best take advantage of its ...
Tech Xplore

AI learns to 'listen': Compact speech tokens help models understand spoken words

Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Gemini were originally designed to work with text only. Today, they have ...
EurekAlert!

Concordia researchers develop novel approach to help Large Language Models learn from speech

Concordia University researchers unveiled a new audio-tokenization method, FocalCodec, that compresses speech into compact tokens while preserving meaning and quality. Concordia University By using ...
PC World

Turning scribbled notes into text on Windows is easier than I thought

There are a lot of underutilized technologies in common PC apps that are really useful once you discover them. One on my list is Object Character Recognition (OCR) technology. You’ll find OCR in ...
Reuters

How to Choose a Speech-to-Text Converter

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, August 25, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- Choosing a speech-to-text converter involves evaluating its ability to handle different speech types (accents, noise, and complex ...
KTVZ

City of Bend again offering turf replacement rebates to convert lawns to low-water landscaping

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- For the second year in a row, City of Bend water customers can receive a Turf Replacement Rebate to convert lawns into a low-water landscape. Demand for the pilot program last ...
Geeky Gadgets

Stop Typing! Convert Audio to Text in Word Like a Pro

Microsoft Word provides a reliable and efficient way to convert audio into text, whether you’re dealing with pre-recorded files or live recordings. This functionality is particularly beneficial for ...
TechSpot

Meta unveils AI models that convert brain activity into text with unmatched accuracy

What just happened? Working with international researchers, Meta has announced major milestones in understanding human intelligence through two groundbreaking studies: they have created AI models that ...