Amplifon adds ambient sound to Google Maps Street View

Amplifon – Sounds of Street View from Amplifon UK on Vimeo.

Amplifon is looking to completely immerse you (virtually, at least) into the world with a new feature added to Google Maps Street View. Sounds of Street View adds sound into the mix and it isn’t just one specific soundtrack per place. The noise and sound changes depending on what you are viewing. If you are near a bustling café, it will get a bit louder. You can hear church bells chime as well as traffic pass by. 

Apple discounts Beats by Dr. Dre by 10% until Aug. 23

Following Apple’s acquisition of Betas Electronics and Beats Music, Apple is holding a sale for Beats by Dr. Dre products at physical stores and on their official online store. The Beats products each get 10% off their prices until August 23. The over-ear headphones, in-ears, and speakers are all covered by the sale.

Source: 9to5Mac

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