The Vergecast AI headphones and clicky phone keys
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Mar 26, 2024 
Michael Fisher, known as Mr. Mobile, is a longtime creator and phone reviewer who brings his expertise to discuss innovative tech. He talks about the resurgence of physical keyboards, highlighting his latest project, the Clix, an iPhone case with a keyboard that caters to creators. The conversation shifts to groundbreaking advancements in active noise cancellation technology in headphones, showcasing prototypes that personalize sound experiences. Fisher's insights blend nostalgia with innovation, reflecting on how technology continually reshapes our communication.
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ANC Explained
- Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) uses opposing sound waves to neutralize predictable noises like airplane engines.
- Future ANC may prioritize smarter sound filtering over total noise cancellation, allowing users to control what they hear.
Prototype ANC Demo
- Will Poor tested prototype headphones with advanced ANC using an Orange Pi and Bose headphones.
- It isolated specific sounds like door knocks while a vacuum cleaner ran, showcasing potential for selective hearing.
AI-Powered Sound Filtering
- The prototype ANC system uses a neural network trained on specific sound categories (e.g., cat meows, dog barks).
- This allows it to isolate and amplify chosen sounds while suppressing others, demonstrated with a cat meow amidst vacuum noise.