HeyJaredDave Taylor
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 3
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- Sep 13, 2026
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- Jul 19, 2026
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What is active noise cancellation? (Dave Taylor) (opens the original)
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Q: I’m shopping for new headphones and keep seeing “active noise cancellation” as a major feature. I understand how headphones block outside noise, but how can they actively cancel sounds in the environment? A: There’s a lot of jargon in the consumer electronics industry, so it’s smart to be skeptical about the latest “features” for devices. In this instance, however, the word “active” is the key. Regular headphones reduce outside noise simply by covering your ears. This is sometimes listed as “
Is it safe to use face ID or a fingerprint? (Dave Taylor) (opens the original)
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Q: My phone uses Face ID and my laptop has a fingerprint scanner. Both are easier than typing a password every time, but I can’t help wondering: Are face recognition and fingerprint scanners secure, and is it safe to trust biometric security instead of using a password? A: It’s smart to ask that question because while a password can be changed, your face and fingerprints are persistent and unique. Fortunately, biometric security is surprisingly secure and both facial recognition and fingerprint
How can I identify email written by AI? (Dave Taylor) (opens the original)
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Q: I’ve started receiving emails from companies and organizations that all seem strangely impersonal. Even marketing messages and fundraising appeals sound stiff, generic and oddly robotic. Are these being written by AI, and if so, is there any way to tell? A: An AI-powered LLM is undoubtedly writing some of those messages, but it’s getting more and more difficult to tell. That’s by design. AI systems are trained on vast quantities of online writing, including mountains of marketing materials, s
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