In addition, IRIS-NoiseSweeper software has also been ported to the Tensilica Vision DSP to provide premium video quality and cleaner still-images. The software is targeted at image noise reduction for high-resolution still images. The technology features an automated noise profile estimation that reduces calibration needs and shortens development time. It operates in a single frame and eliminates any motion-blurring phenomena associated with multi-frame techniques. The Tensilica family of imaging/vision DSPs was designed for the complex algorithms in imaging, video and computer vision applications including innovative multi-frame image capture, video pre- and post-processing, object and face recognition, low-light enhancement and many other complex tasks.

Robot" Season 2 concerns Tyrell's (Martin Wallstrom) whereabouts. While Mr. Robot, also known as Edward (Christian Slater), already told Elliot (Rami Malek) in the previous episode that he put an end to Tyrell's life, he might just be covering up for something else. Members of the cast remain mum about details of the show, particularly that aspect, but Carly Chaikin (Darlene) shared her thought about the arc during an interview with Den of Geek. "Well, we're all just convinced that he's going to kill all of us," Chaikin said. "Are we all going to die?

Not everyone listens to vinyl records nowadays. Still, the process of making them is pretty fascinating. Super Deluxe, as part of its "Stoned Mode" series of videos (designed for viewing under certain conditions), shows exactly what's involved in making a vinyl record. Turning a blank disc into a disc that can play music is apparently no easy task. The video is full of sleek visuals and sleek music, too -- presumably recorded from vinyl.

Though James Corden's late night segment "Carpool Karaoke" puts the Late Late Show host's vocal skills on display, Corden is rarely (if ever) the center of musical attention. Chris Martin brought Corden on stage -- dressed as a long lost fifth Coldplay member -- to pay tribute to Prince with a surprisingly great cover of "Nothing Compares 2 U." It's a delight to behold, and a convincing argument for Corden's very own solo "Carpool Karaoke" segment. China's Xpider robot is inspired by the magic of Pixar films

Amazon is planning to dramatically undercuts Spotify and Apple with a music streaming service that costs just 5 per month. The firm is working on a music subscription service that would only work on its Echo hardware, tech news website Recode reported, citing sources. Amazon would like to launch the services in September, but has not finalized deals with major music labels and publishers, Recode reported. Amazon would like to launch the services in September, but has not finalized deals with major music labels and publishers, Recode reported. Amazon was preparing to launch a standalone music streaming subscription service at 9.99 per month, in line with major rivals, Reuters reported in June, citing sources.

Amazon.com is expected to release a cheaper music service exclusively for its Echo devices, according to a report from Recode. The service will cost substantially less than other subscription music services, at either 4 or 5 per month, Recode's Peter Kafka reports. Most monthly music subscriptions cost about 10 per month. Amazon declined to comment on the reports. Amazon chief executive Jeffrey P. Bezos is also the owner of The Washington Post. Details on the reported service are thin, but it seems that users will be able to listen to on-demand, ad-free music through Amazon's smart-home devices.

Rumors about Amazon's Spotify and Apple Music competitor are surfacing once again, and from the sounds of it, the service may launch sooner rather than later. Following a report in January from The New York Post, Recode says Amazon will launch a new music streaming service possibly as soon as September--potentially with a very interesting twist. The purported music service will feature two tiers. The first is the standard 10 per month streaming service, with all the millions of tracks that come with said services. The second possibility, however, is what Amazon is probably truly excited about.

Researchers at Google are working on a way to use neural networks, the building blocks of modern artificial intelligence, to make our picture files smaller without sacrificing quality. To consumers, smaller files means more available space on phones, tablets, and computers, but for tech companies like Google that offer unlimited photo storage, smaller photos could reduce server load, power consumption, and improve transfer speeds. This sort of idea has made its way into pop culture thanks to HBO's Silicon Valley, where the fictional compression startup Pied Piper uses neural networks to optimize how they shrink files. Google's work teaches neural networks how to scrimp and save data by looking at examples of how standard compression works in random images from the internet, according to a technical paper published on ArXiv. The paper shows that neural networks can beat standard JPEG compression on standard tests, according to the Google team.

Amazon.com, Inc. wants a piece of the fast-growing music streaming business, and is reportedly looking to launch its own subscription service in September. Along with the regular 10 a month for all you can stream option -- like other services such as Apple Music and Spotify offer -- Amazon is also considering a cheaper package exclusive to its hardware, according to Recode. The second service will cost 5 a month -- half of what other similar services usually charge -- and will work only on Amazon's Echo hardware, allowing users to stream unlimited music without any ads. There have been 5 streaming offers before, but they usually streamed web radio stations instead of allowing users to listen to songs on demand. The Recode report, which cited unnamed sources, added that Amazon has still not reached final agreements with music labels, with one of the issues being whether the company will charge 4 or 5 for the cheaper service.

China's Cheetah Mobile, considered the world's leading mobile security and utility app developer, is preparing to accelerate its transition into a viable content-focused business, following a US 57 million purchase of media app operator News Republic in the second quarter. "This is a huge step for us," chief technology officer Charles Fan Chenggong told the South China Morning Post. "We can potentially reshape the news industry by introducing a strong, artificial intelligence-driven, personal news delivery service." The acquisition marks the most-ambitious bet to date by the New York-traded Cheetah Mobile, amid its recent struggle to boost advertising income. Analysts at the Blue Lotus Research Institute in Hong Kong said Cheetah had good "synergy" with News Republic, which works with more than 1,650 media partners.