Google Translate brings pronunciation practice to Android

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As Google Translate celebrates its 20th year, the app brings a useful feature for language learners. It now lets you practice pronunciation and enunciation of words and phrases on Android. After translating a word in the app, you can find the Practice menu and tap the Pronounce button.

The feature will show you phonetics you can speak out loud for practice. It will score your pronunciation and give you feedback. It is currently rolling out initially in the US and India, supporting English, Spanish and Hindi.

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Google now lets you track price changes for individual hotels

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Just as it's easier to track flight prices with Google Flights, you now have the option to track individual hotel prices. The latest update from Google now lets you search for the specific hotel you want to stay at, enter your possible travel dates, and opt in to receive email updates about price changes.

The option should be visible within the Prices tab of the specific property you're checking out. It's visible on mobile the same way as well, but you'll have to scroll down a bit to spot it.

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Insta360 teases wireless mic with e-ink screen

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Insta360's newest mic for content creators isn't designed to blend in. Instead, the Insta360 Mic Pro is meant to be shown off. The wireless mic comes with a customizable e-ink display, making it easier to show off personal branding or any element you'd want on display while you're on camera.

The company has yet to reveal when the Insta360 Mic Pro will launch and how much it will cost, so exact specifications of the wireless mic aren't available yet. However, the company noted that it will work with Insta360 Direct Connect. That means it will work directly with Insta360 cameras, including the new Luna series. It also features a three-microphone array, which works with AI-powered processing and NPU-based noise reduction to ensure you get consistent, clear audio in any environment.

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Samsung SmartThings now supports IKEA's Matter products

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Samsung is expanding its SmartThings connectivity platform to support many of IKEA's Matter-over-Thread devices. These products include smart lights, remote controls, smart plugs and air quality sensors. The integration will allow control of these devices via a smart assistant or even set up home automation routines, which is supported by the SmartThings platform.

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