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4 quick stories on the rack · #audio · TechWhy Podcast Audio Sounds Different Across Apps
Same episode, wildly different sound depending on the app. Encoding, real-time processing, and your device all…
LPLeo Park↗
6 minHow Streaming Audio Codecs Decide What to Throw Away
Streaming audio codecs discard sound you can't hear anyway. Here's the exact psychoacoustic logic they use, an…
LPLeo Park↗
6 minWhy Noise Cancellation Feels Isolating to Some People
ANC can feel like a sensory void or a warm cocoon depending on a few specific factors. Here's what actually de…
SISana Iqbal↗
6 minHow Smart Speakers Detect Wake Words in Noise
Smart speakers mishear you because of how wake-word detection actually works. Here's the real mechanism, and w…
SISana Iqbal↗