Abstract: Techniques, including devices and systems implementing the techniques, for using an audio device. One example audio device generally includes one or more processors. The one or more processors, individually or collectively, are generally configured to establish a wireless connection with a first source device, the first source device being associated with an identifier, generate an alias for the first source device or for a second source device, the alias being different than the identifier, and assign the alias to the first source device or the second source device. The alias of the source device may be personalized to the user (e.g., accurately express a relationship between the user and the source device) of the source device and be user and device friendly (e.g., when using large langue model based voice assistants).

Abstract: Various implementations include devices and approaches for controlling an audio system. In particular cases, a device with a rotatable feature having distinct operating modes is used to control a remote audio device. The rotatable feature can enable multi-aspect control of audio output at an audio device.

Abstract: Techniques, including devices and systems implementing the techniques, for generating one or more audio playlists. One example system generally includes a device of a user, and one or more processors coupled to the device. The one or more processors, individually or collectively, are generally configured to: select, in response to an initial action of the user, at least one audio mode, and generate, for output on a speaker, one or more audio playlists based, at least in part, on at least one of a context of the device or one or more controls associated with the audio mode.

Abstract: Various implementations include speakers and approaches for grouping speakers. In some cases, a method includes, determining a location of a speaker relative to one or more other speakers; and in response to a change in the location of the speaker relative to the one or more other speakers, dynamically modifying audio playback of at least one of the speaker or the one or more other speakers such that the modifying of the audio playback continually occurs while the change in the location of the speaker occurs.

Abstract: Various implementations include approaches for voice control in audio devices. In some cases, a method includes: listening, using at least one audio capture device, for user input to control at least one attribute of an audio device; routing the user input through a machine learning (ML) model to determine a control action for the at least one attribute based on the user input; and causing the determined control action to be performed, wherein the ML model need not have been pre-trained with the user input to determine the control action for the at least one attribute of the audio device.

Abstract: Various implementations include devices and approaches for controlling an audio system. In particular cases, a device with a rotatable feature having distinct operating modes is used to control a remote audio device. The rotatable feature can enable multi-aspect control of audio output at an audio device.

Abstract: Various implementations include electronic devices with internal joints cured by a light source. In a particular implementation, an electronic device includes: a casing defining an enclosure; a joint between components in the electronic device; a light curable adhesive bonding the components at the joint; and at least one light source internal to the casing and configured to output light for at least partially curing the light curable adhesive in the casing.

Abstract: Various implementations include audio devices such as earbuds or earpieces. In certain cases, an audio devices includes a set of earbuds configured to generate a magnetic field. The audio device also includes a case for docking the set of earbuds. The case includes: a Hall effect sensor for detecting proximity to at least one of the earbuds based on the magnetic field; and a power source for charging the set of earbuds while docked in the case. Additional implementations include independent couplings for earbuds or earpieces.

Abstract: Various implementations include approaches for training a surface detection classifier and detecting characteristics of a surface, along with related micromobility vehicles. Certain implementations include a method including: comparing: i) detected movement of a micromobility (MM) vehicle or a device located with a user at the MM vehicle while operating the MM vehicle, with ii) a surface detection classifier for the MM vehicle; and in response to detecting that the MM vehicle is traveling on a restricted surface type for a threshold period, performing at least one of: a) notifying an operator of the MM vehicle about the travel on the restricted surface type, b) outputting a warning at an interface connected with the MM vehicle or the device, c) limiting a speed of the MM vehicle, or d) disabling operation of the MM vehicle.

Abstract: Various implementations include approaches for training a surface detection classifier and detecting characteristics of a surface, along with related micromobility vehicles. Certain implementations include a method including: comparing: i) detected movement of a micromobility (MM) vehicle or a device located with a user at the MM vehicle while operating the MM vehicle, with ii) a surface detection classifier for the MM vehicle; and in response to detecting that the MM vehicle is traveling on a restricted surface type for a threshold period, performing at least one of: a) notifying an operator of the MM vehicle about the travel on the restricted surface type, b) outputting a warning at an interface connected with the MM vehicle or the device, c) limiting a speed of the MM vehicle, or d) disabling operation of the MM vehicle.

Abstract: Various implementations include a wearable audio device for enhancing the acoustic response proximate a user, for example, in the direction of the user's mouth. In particular implementations, a wearable audio device includes: a head mount having: a crown portion for resting on a head of a user, and a brim extending from the crown portion in a forward-oriented direction; and a plurality of microphones coupled to the brim of the head mount.

Abstract: Various implementations include a wearable audio device for enhancing the acoustic response proximate a user, for example, in the direction of the user's mouth. In particular implementations, a wearable audio device includes: a head mount having: a crown portion for resting on a head of a user, and a brim extending from the crown portion in a forward-oriented direction; and a plurality of microphones coupled to the brim of the head mount.