Google Translate is getting a transcribe mode for lectures, speeches
It can translate long speeches in real time. In the future, Google Translate will be able to transcribe long lectures while translating it into another language in real time. The tech giant has demonstrated the upcoming feature at an event in San Francisco where it demoed some of its artificial intelligence projects. Google previously introduced […]
MIDI 2.0 overhauls the music interface for the first time in 35 years
Two-way communication, precision timing and up to 32-bits of resolution. About 35 years after the MIDI 1.0 Detailed Specification was established, instrument manufacturers voted unanimously on January 18th to adopt the new MIDI 2.0 spec. So what’s changing for audio interfaces? The “biggest advance in music technology in decades” brings two-way communication, among many other new features […]
Lime knows when you’re riding its scooters on the sidewalk
There isn’t much the company can do about it, though. Scooter sharing services have created headaches for pedestrians almost from the outset, including the tendency for renters to ride on the sidewalk. Lime may have a way to nudge riders back to the street, though. It just launched a pilot in downtown San José that […]
Google could add call recording to its Android Phone app
A new APK shows how the option may work. Google’s Phone app could soon let you not only record calls but transcribe them, according to an APK breakdown from 9to5Google and tests by XDA Developer. The latest version 44 of the app includes code that shows not only the existence of the feature, but how […]
Line Corp (NYSE:LN) Shares Acquired by State Street Corp
State Street Corp boosted its holdings in shares of Line Corp (NYSE:LN) by 76.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 16,154 shares of the technology company’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,004 shares during the quarter. State Street Corp’s holdings in Line […]
Homeserve (LON:HSV) Given “Reduce” Rating at HSBC
Homeserve (LON:HSV)‘s stock had its “reduce” rating reaffirmed by HSBC in a note issued to investors on Monday, January 13th, Digital Look reports. They currently have a GBX 1,090 ($14.34) target price on the stock. HSBC’s price target would indicate a potential downside of 17.80% from the stock’s current price. Other equities analysts have also […]
Clorox Co (NYSE:CLX) Shares Bought by Surevest Inc.
Surevest Inc. grew its holdings in Clorox Co (NYSE:CLX) by 55.4% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 9,130 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 3,253 shares during the period. Surevest Inc.’s holdings in Clorox were worth $1,402,000 as […]
Spotify (NYSE:SPOT) Shares Sold by Lake Street Financial LLC
Lake Street Financial LLC cut its holdings in shares of Spotify (NYSE:SPOT) by 41.7% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,475 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,055 shares during the period. Lake Street Financial LLC’s […]
HBC says takeover bid fair
HBC says new valuation has determined takeover offer is fair A special committee of Hudson Bay’s board is reaffirming its endorsement of a buyout of shares to take the company private after receiving an updated valuation, one of the conditions of a deal that was announced earlier this month. On Jan. 3, the company that […]
Shopify big on Vancouver
Shopify plans to hire 1,000 workers, open Vancouver office Shopify Inc. is bulking up its presence and workforce on Canada’s west coast with a plan to hire 1,000 people in Vancouver and open its first permanent office there. The Ottawa-based company, which provides technology to online retailers, said Tuesday that it will start expanding its […]