Separate applause from speech and more with Adobe’s Project Sound Lift

Project Sound Lift is a new audio tool from Adobe that can use AI to isolate different sounds in a single recording. For example, it can separate applause from speech or traffic from music. You can choose from various sound categories, and the tool will create separate files for each layer. You can then edit them individually in Adobe Premiere Pro. This tool is still in development and not yet available to the public.

This technology is similar to what was used to restore John Lennon’s voice from a cassette tape and release the first Beatles song in almost 30 years. Project Sound Lift is branded as one of Adobe's "Sneak" previews, so it might be a while before this tool gets released. And we're hoping that they decide to launch it.

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Apple’s iPhone 15 to adopt the new Qi2 wireless charging standard

Apple

The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) introduced the Qi2 charging standard earlier this year, based on Apple’s MagSafe technology. And the iPhone 15 line is one of the first smartphones to use this new wireless charging method. This is a surprising move from Apple, which usually takes its time to adopt new technologies (although it has supported Qi wireless charging before).

The WPC announced that new wireless iPhone 15 chargers will be available soon, just in time for the holiday season. Several companies, such as Belkin, Mophie, Anker and Aircharge, have already revealed their Qi2 products that will work with Apple’s latest devices. More than 100 devices are currently being tested and will be released soon. 

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Pokémon fans can now buy a US$29,000 Pikachu necklace from Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany & Co.

The Pokémon Company and Tiffany & Co. have teamed up to release a series of Pokémon jewellery, with the most expensive piece costing US$29,000 (around CA$39,727). According to VGC, the collection consists of nine pieces ranging from US$1,290 (~CA$1,767) to $29,000. The priciest one is a Pikachu pendant made of 18-karat yellow gold with diamond accents. It comes in two sizes: standard and small.

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Introducing Skylight Calendar: A smart and simple way to keep your household organized

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Skylight has launched the Skylight Calendar in Canada. This smart family calendar helps you organize your household with schedules, chore charts, meal plans, and more. You can buy the Skylight Calendar for $399 on the Skylight Canada website or Amazon Canada.

The Skylight Calendar is designed for busy families who want to see all their calendars on one screen in their home. It syncs with Google Calendar, Outlook, Apple Calendar, and more, so you can easily view everyone’s events, activities, and appointments. You can also make custom lists for shopping, to-do, and chores and track the progress there. 

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