TechByter Worldwide 2018-05-06: Audacious Audio Editing. Short Circuits. Spare Parts.

Those who create or edit audio but don't need a full digital audio workstation might find that the open-source Audacity provides all the tools they require. In Short Circuits: The Windows 10 spring Creators update is nearly a month late, but Microsoft started pushing it out this week. Those who are still using Windows 7 are substantially increasing their risk from malware according to Webroot. Calls that begin with "Hello, I'm from Windows support" should be terminated immediately, but creeps and crooks use other methods, too. In Spare Parts (only on the website): It's all artificial intelligence all the time this week: • First, how AI can improve on-time performance for metropolitan transit system buses. • Then, a new use for AI in identifying and tracking cognitive changes as people age. • And finally, a Canadian firm says it can provide wastebaskets that, when full, leave the room to empty themselves while replacement wastebaskets roll in to take their place.