Check out @sonos new smart speakers, Era 100 and Era 300. Both work with Alexa and are replacing Sonos One speaker. Also, the Era 300 can broadcast spatial audio tracks.
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Sounds of The Studio
Music is an integral part of my life (I spent 7 1/2 years working at Spotify after all) so my sound setup was always going to be one of my top priorities.
When I started planning my setup(s) in the studio, I first dug out my old Arcam amp and Mission 700 speakers. This was the first "proper" hifi system I owned and I remember spending many hours in Sevenoaks HiFi in Kingston swithing Amps, Speakers and CD player until I had the sound I wanted.
The CD's are now all archived in the roof and my music is provided by Spotify (obviously), but for the HiFi I could replace the CD player with a wifi streaming device that was compatible with Spotify Connect.
I actually had a few to choose from that I had bought and backed on Kickstarter a long time ago. I opted to connect my Gramofon device, because it was quick and easy to setup, and is very onobtrusive.
Once set up it just shows up as a device in the Spotify app within the Spotify Connect Devices list. Simply tap on the device and music starts to play out through the amp and speakers. (It's Arcam Studio in this case).
This device isn't available to purchase any more but there are plenty of wifi streamers on the market that will do the same job, and come in various prices and packages.
This unit on Amazon is very similar in terms of features and capability but supports Airplay and even Tidal connect is that's your preferred streaming service, and can connect to your network physically or wirelessly.
In my case, the Gramofon is hidden from view (because it needs no physicaly interaction once set up) and is nicely encased in my Ikea Kallax unit.
However, that's not my only setup. The setup above is great for when I'm sitting on the sofa, but I wanted music while I'm sitting at my desk and for me there was only 1 solution that I felt would delivery the sound experience in a compact speaker unit and that's the Sonos range.
I have 2 Sonos One's (the basic versions) that again allow me to connect to them through Spotify Connect and sit each side of my desk offering me a warm, lively and engaging sound while I type away. I've connected them via Wifi, although they can be hard wired into a multi-port router should you desire.
The Sonos One range come in and basic SL Black or White, or the fully integrated Alexa voice version which also comes in Black or White. The premium for the voice enabled version is about £20-£30 which seems reasonable given the cost of a basic Alexa device.
The Sonos devices can also be grouped together so if you want to control multiple devices at once then you can no problem. Sonos also has a neat feature to optimise the acoustics based on the position of the speakers in the room.
In addition to the 2 One units, I also have a Sonos Roam SL. This is a small portable, battery powered Sonos speaker which really packs a punch. It behaves exactly the same as the One's in terms of connectivity etc, but the beauty of this unit is that I can take it outside onto the veranda on those lovely balmy days when I want to sit outside. It connects via wifi, and again can be connected through Spotify Connect. It does also behave like a Bluetooth speaker as well.
The basic Sonos Roam SL comes without voice support, while the bigger sibling Sonos Roam comes with Alexa built in. There are white and black verisons, just like the rest of the Sonos range.
There are 2 other models to the range. The Sonos Move, which is a larger portable speaker which is fully weatherproof and has Alexa built in also, and the Sonos Arc which is their premium smart soundbar. It sounds absolutely amazing, but it does come at a fairly heft price tag. However, if you've got the space and you're after a premium solution for you music and TV, then you should check it out. It's stunning.
As an end note, when I was spec'ing the studio I did opt for additional sound-proofing so while all these solutions will pack a punch when it comes to blasting out music, I'm sure my neighbours will be none the wiser.
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Device Exploits Earn Hackers Nearly $1 Million at Pwn2Own Toronto 2022
Device Exploits Earn Hackers Nearly $1 Million at Pwn2Own Toronto 2022
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Device Exploits Earn Hackers Nearly $1 Million at Pwn2Own Toronto 2022
By Eduard Kovacs on December 12, 2022
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The Zero Day Initiative’s Pwn2Own Toronto 2022 hacking contest has come to an end, with participants earning nearly $1 million for exploits targeting smartphones, printers, routers, NAS devices, and smart speakers.
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“I know flies in milk. Specks against white. I know I know it.
I know a man by his clothes. Even I know that much.
I know fair weather from foul. I know that.
I know the apple from the tree. That I know.
I know who labors and who loafs. I know all. All save myself.
I know all things. I know pink cheeks from wan.
I know death who devours all.
I know everything. Everything but myself”
Ballade by François Villon in Himizu (2011)
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do I have an exam tomorrow that I desperately need to study for? Yes.
Am I trying not to bawl over Sono Bisque doll chapter 101 currently? You bet your ass I am.
Some thoughts:
Omg yeah acknowledging
omg no baby boy what's wrong
I truly wonder what's going through Wakanas mind right now.
Because he did the unthinkable. He created Haniel. He did what no production team, no professional cosplayer, no one has done or could do. And he is in anguish over it.
At this point it might not even be that he helped Marin ascend to godhood and that he thinks he effectively made her unreachable for him. This might actually be something else entirely and I truly don't know what it is.
I also wonder if this might be relevant to Wakanas recovery
I think it speaks volumes that Tokios reaction isn't one of joy, but THIS.
I think both him and Wakana have had their minds consumed by this character, that forces you to love them so so so deeply, knowing you will get only the worst in return. Maybe they talk about this!
Or -which I think is more likely- Wakanas and Marin's cosplay friend group step in and help. Get him out of this depression slump. However I really don't know how the author will pull that off, storytellingwise.
Or maybe Grandpa Gojo will come through and help Wakana through his creative crisis, maybe some backstory on him??
All I know is
A confession from Marin is not happening for another while, because she will realise that it is not the right timing.
and
I will be in just as much anguish while waiting for the new chapter as Gojo.
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Saw people sending in their Kirby ocs so i decided to send in my favorite puffball son!
He's a very confident and sweet guy!
(absolutely mama's boy to his sweet adopted waddle dee mama so I think he and mama d would get along well! :] )
Ok so the previous one WAS gonna be the 2nd to last one I was gonna do, but I couldn't NOT draw this cute little lad! 😭😭😭😭😭😭
ANOTHER ORB ENCOUNTER!
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