Devices · 20h ago
Two-Person Startup Silences the Dreaded Smoke Alarm Chirp
A startup called Vesta has developed a device that stops low-battery smoke alarm chirps by emitting a counter-sound. The gadget, which costs $30, uses AI to detect and cancel the specific frequency of the chirp. Vesta's solution addresses a common annoyance that affects millions of households.
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While clever, the product solves a minor inconvenience rather than a critical safety issue, and its long-term utility depends on battery replacement habits.
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