Book description
"A deft, informative, and often screamingly funny primer on the ways that machine learning can (and often does) go wrong." --Margaret Harris, Physics World "You look like a thing and I love you" is one of the best pickup lines ever...according to an artificial intelligence trained by the scientist Janelle Shane, creator of the popular blog AI Weirdness. Shane creates silly AIs that learn how to name colors of paint, create the best recipes, and even flirt (badly) with humans--all to understand the technology that governs so much of our human lives. We rely on AI every day, trusting it for matters both big and small, from unlocking our phones to hospital care. But how smart is AI really...? Shane delivers the answer to every AI question you've ever asked, and some you definitely haven't--such as: How can a computer design the perfect sandwich? What does robot-generated Harry Potter fan fiction sound like? And is the world's best Halloween costume really "vampire hog bride"? In this smart, often hilarious introduction to the most interesting science of our time, Shane shows how these machines learn, fail, and adapt--and how they reflect both the best and worst of humanity. "I can't think of a better way to learn about artificial intelligence, and I've never had so much fun along the way." --Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals
Star Killer
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick access to chapters enhance my overall listening experience. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests. Binaural audio processing really works. Less fatigue during long listening sessions. I love the bookmarking feature. ListenBook makes it easy to pick up where I left off. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Reed Lady
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Racy Lady
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The Flying Mouse
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RiddleRanger
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Shimmy Shammy
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Feral Filly
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WanderWord
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InsightfulInk
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Tall Sally
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Bad Badminton
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Skirble
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9Lives
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Leaf Assassin
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Beetle King
My child has also fallen in love with audiobooks, all thanks to the app's kid-friendly collection. Bookmarks have become my study companion. I can easily revisit important passages in my audiobooks.
ForumFlare
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DreamDiver
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QuantumQuill
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EchoExplorer
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Find It Girl
The ability to adjust the playback speed has made my commute even more efficient. Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences β a thoughtful feature. This app's convenience and ease of use have transformed my screen time into productive learning sessions. The interface is sleek and intuitive, making my audiobook experience a joy. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience