This Android feature can detect what goes bump in the night


Google’s new Sound Notifications feature aims to alert Android users with hearing difficulties about important sounds around the house. — Google

Google has rolled out a new feature to alert those who are hard of hearing – or even heavy sleepers – if something made a noise in or around the house that they should know about.

The Sound Notifications feature for Android can identify 10 common household sounds – from dogs barking to water dripping – and send an alert to the user’s phone or smartwatch.

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