| 1. Alexa and Google Home record what you say, but what happens to that data? |
| By Tim Moynihan, Wired |
| Here's how devices like Echo and Home record your voice, why they do it, what they do with the data, and how to scrub those recordings. More» |
| Why This Matters: You probably saw the headline about the Echo subpoena in the murder case. This might have created the impression that everything you say within earshot of a smart speaker is not only overheard, but recorded. That's not quite right at the moment (or maybe ever) but it's a reasonable consideration and something to pay attention to. This article clarifies what smart speakers hear, what they record, and what they store. –Cynthia Wisehart |
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| 2. Don't be afraid of the HDR format wars |
| By Chaim Gartenberg, The Verge |
| This year at CES, HDR support is the buzzword heard from almost every single TV manufacturer, culminating in this frightening-looking slide from LG which proudly promised its set would be compatible with all four major HDR standards. More» |
| Why This Matters: This is a quick, layperson's reap of HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG and Advanced HDR. It's important because it helps you know what laypeople may be hearing/thinking about these formats out in the mainstream where some of your customers live and work. -Cynthia Wisehart |
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| 3. The amazing Cloud Piano (video) |
| Via The Great Big Story |
| What does a cloud sound like? Studio artist and educator David Bowen wanted to find out, so he built a machine to let the sky play music. More» |
| Why This Matters: See, it's not what you thought. It's not The Cloud, it's clouds. They move in the sky, the piano on earth responds. Though of course there could be a The Cloud piano too, but that's a different invention. Which might actually look kind of similar but not as messy. –Cynthia Wisehart |
