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Poly Voyager Focus not able to answer calls in Teams using the answer call button.

I have updated the Poly headset using their app and tested calling the headset through my mobile device. I am still unable to use my headset to answer a call using the button on the headset. I have Teams on my desktop at work the headset connected via bluetooth. I have other colleagues with the same device or a previous generation and their devices are able to use tis function. Please assist.

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Hello KSandyman33, Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Community. My name is Eunice and I'm happy to help. I am sorry you are experiencing this problem. Do you experience this issue with Teams only? Or also with other applications on your mobile? You can try to troubleshoot the issue with your Poly Voyager Focus headset and Teams: 1. Check Teams settings: Ensure that the headset is selected as the audio device in Teams settings. 2. Check Bluetooth connection: Verify that the headset is properly connected to your desktop via Bluetooth. 3. Check headset settings: Ensure that the answer call button is enabled in the Poly headset settings. 4. Update Teams: Ensure that Teams is updated to the latest version. 5. Restart Teams and headset: Try restarting both Teams and the headset to see if that resolves the issue. 6. Check for conflicts: If you're using other audio devices, try disconnecting them to see if they're causing conflicts. 7. Use Teams on the web to see if you experience this issue. Let me know if you need more help. Regards, Eunice

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Hey Eunice, I did confirm all settings are correct, enabled and updated. As well I only have my headphones as an audio device through my laptop. This issue still happened after trying the website version of Teams. I was able to use the headphones to answer a call when using my mobile device and logging into Teams through my mobile device.

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With hybrid work now the new normal (that is, working from just about anywhere), there is a huge need for technology to be able to shut out the world around us for a time and allow us to work in a little bubble; to create a space where we can work distraction-free.

We see it with virtual backgrounds in our web meetings and advanced headsets like  the Poly Voyager Focus 2  that both actively cancel out noisy environments for us and fellow participants when on a call.

Poly says Voyager Focus 2 comes with a host of revisions that improve the formula that made its predecessor so good. So let’s dive in and check it out.

Design & Comfort.

I’m generally a fan of the Voyager Focus 2 when it comes to design. It’s very light, compact and feels quite sturdy. The headband is a flexible metal and there is a nice mix of matt and textured plastics. Thankfully, the glossy plastic is only on the dock as it does have the tendency to show fingerprints.

My last two weeks have been spent flying on business with nothing more than a tightly packed messenger bag that included a five hundred page novel, Laptop, Travel Headphones and the Voyager 2’s bundled in a nifty neoprene carry bag. Safe to say, they’ve lived to tell the tale.

However, the Voyager Focus 2 loses a point for the micro USB charging socket; I think micro USB has run its course, and it would be nice to see USB-C adopted.

Poly’s formula for comfort was a standout in its previous model, and that hasn’t changed. If it ain’t broke, right? The headphone pads are soft, cool to the touch and breathable. I was able to comfortably wear them for hours at a time without feeling the need to take them off.

Technology & Usability

The Voyager Focus 2 hasn’t been left wanting for technology either. There is a raft of new features which improve connectivity, battery life and user experience.

As we’ve come to expect with Poly, it’s so simple to set up. Plug the included BT700 dongle in, turn on the Voyager Focus 2, and your PC will take care of the rest with setting up complete in under 10 seconds. With native support for all the major collaboration platforms out there such as Teams and Webex, you’ll be up and running before you know it. If you do get stuck, there is a quick reference guide card complete with a Q code link.

Bluetooth 5.1 has been introduced, offering improved transmission speeds and sound quality. It also lowers energy consumption and increases range.

Poly has also beefed up the battery life, meaning you’ll get up to 19 hours of use off one two hour charge and about 40 hours of listening time if you’re using it for media like music.

In addition to this, Poly’s propeller heads have introduced a suite of acoustic aids and sensors which they combine to call the “focus zone”. It entails three levels of active noise cancelling, acoustic fence technology (suppresses background noise for your listeners), and dynamic mute alert that lets you know if you’re speaking while muted. Other human-centred engineering features include the ability to answer a call by just placing the headset on your head. You can place them on mute by simply putting them back down on the table or swivelling the microphone boom back to the vertical. Beautiful.

The only minor bugbear was the ability to pause what you’re listening to when putting the headset down. There is a delay of a few seconds, so you may find yourself having to rewind five or so seconds to get that detail back.

Another feature that Poly has considered is a “do not disturb” light that flashes when you’re on a call to let others know not to interrupt you. It sounds like an excellent idea in principle, but how do people around you know what the flashing light means? You may need to put up a sign at your cubical that says, “if the light is a flashin’, don’t come to a’knockin'” or something to that effect.

Sound Quality: Calls

Once you’ve used a headset like the Voyager Focus 2, you’ll wonder how you worked without it. It really does make life easier, switching on full active noise cancelling in a noisy office environment almost teleports you into a closed meeting room, it’s that effective.

The voice clarity is clear and lifelike. The quality of the microphone too, did well to suppress the noisy office environment with my colleague’s feedback

Sound Quality: Media

The Voyager Focus 2 surprised me on this test, particularly with music.

Given that audiophile-grade sound probably wasn’t a primary goal when the engineers set out to design this headset, they’ve done an outstanding job tuning them for a wide range of music. For this test, I listened to Sons Of The East’s “You Might Think” and several tracks from the No Time Die soundtrack by Hans Zimmer.

The soundstage is impressive, and there is no distortion across the range. Hans Zimmer uses rumbling bass effects in many of his tracks, and the Voyager Focus 2 didn’t break a sweat. Harmonica and Acoustic Guitar feature heavily in “You Might Think” from Sons Of The East, and Voyager Focus 2 lets those instruments in the higher frequency range shine. There is a good separation between the instruments and vocals to create an excellent listening experience- a good portion of detail and no muddiness. This was not what I expected for a headset that’s primary purpose is web meetings—props to the engineers at Poly for not neglecting this. I wouldn’t feel like I was losing out by using these just out of convenience as a music lover. Couple this sound quality with the active noise cancelling, and you can happily disappear for hours into your work in a bubble of serenity. Just be forewarned; if you’re working from home with your spouse in the house, let them know you’re not ignoring them; it’s just that the active noise cancelling on the Voyager Focus 2 is pretty darn good. If it’s this good with music, it goes without saying that it’s good with other forms of media too.

The Poly Voyager Focus 2 strikes an excellent balance between work and play, which is fitting given the seismic shift in how many of us will work moving into the future. The battery life is strong, and as mentioned, the sound quality and active noise cancelling en pointe.

Is this a headset I would recommend? Yes. Is it one I would buy? Yes- it’s on the shopping list, actually. Don’t forget to chat to your tax accountant about claiming it back for work use!

Many thanks to Poly for the loan of the Poly Voyager Focus 2 for this review!

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Poly is a well-known company that specializes in audio and video communication solutions, particularly in the field of unified communications (UC) and collaboration. The company was formed through the merger of two prominent companies: Plantronics and Polycom.

• Plantronics: Plantronics, founded in 1961 by Courtney Graham and Keith Larkin, is a pioneering company in the development of lightweight and comfortable communication headsets. Over the years, they have played a significant role in the evolution of headsets for various applications, including call centers, offices, gaming, and personal use.
• Polycom: Polycom, established in 1990, was a major player in the video conferencing and telecommunication industry. They specialized in providing audio and video conferencing systems for businesses and enterprises, enabling remote communication and collaboration among teams.

The two companies merged in 2018, resulting in the formation of Poly (previously known as Plantronics, Inc.), which brought together their expertise in audio and video communication technologies. The merger aimed to create a comprehensive portfolio of products and services to cater to the growing demand for unified communications and collaboration solutions in the modern workplace.

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Charge stand (select models only)

Note : The charge stand plugs into a computer or wall charger’s USB port.

USB Bluetooth adapter

Your high-fidelity Bluetooth USB adapter comes pre-paired to your Poly device. Plug it into your computer to connect to high-fidelity computer audio.

Note : Adapter’s USB connection and design may vary, but the function is the same.

Note : *Requires Microsoft Teams desktop application.

Connect and pair

Connect to pc.

Your Bluetooth USB adapter provides the best connection, softphone functionality, and acoustic sound quality through your headset. The adapter comes pre-paired to your headset.

• The USB adapter LED flashes and then turns solid to indicate the headset is connected to the USB adapter. If you are wearing your headset you hear “PC connected” to indicate the connection has been established. When on a call, the LED on the USB adapter flashes blue. When not on a call the LED is solid.
• Load Poly Lens Desktop App by visiting poly.com/lens . This allows you to customize your headset behavior through advanced settings and options.

Configure USB adapter for streaming media

Your high-fidelity Bluetooth USB adapter comes ready to take calls. To stream media, configure your Bluetooth USB adapter.

• To configure your Bluetooth USB adapter for streaming media on your PC, go to the Start menu > Control Panel > Sound > Playback tab . Select Poly BT700 and set it as the Default Device and click OK.
• To pause music when you place or receive calls, go to the Start menu > Control Panel > Sound > Communications tab and select the desired parameter.
• To configure your Bluetooth USB adapter for streaming media on your Mac, go to System Preferences > Sound . On both the Input and Output tabs, select Poly BT700 .

Pair to mobile device

• Activate Bluetooth on your phone and set it to search for new devices. • iPhone Settings > Bluetooth > On* • Android Settings > Bluetooth On > Scan for devices* Note : *Menus may vary by device.
• Select “Poly VFOCUS2 Series.” Once successfully paired, you hear “pairing successful” and the headset LEDs stop flashing. Note : Your headset can pair with up to 8 devices but only maintain 2 connections simultaneously; this includes the base.

Put your headset in pair mode to connect to a new device or to pair again. Slide and hold the headset Power switch away from the off position until the LEDs flash red and blue.

Pair the BT700 USB adapter again

Typically, your USB Bluetooth adapter is pre-paired to your Poly audio device. In the event that your adapter is disconnected or bought separately, you will need to pair the adapter to your Poly device. Your USB adapter requires Poly Lens Desktop App to pair to a Poly audio device. Download: poly.com/lens.

Note : Adapter design varies by USB connection.

• Insert the high-fidelity Bluetooth USB adapter into your laptop or computer and wait for your computer to recognize it.
• Put your Poly audio device in pair mode.
• Launch Poly Lens Desktop App and navigate to Poly BT700.
• Put your Bluetooth USB adapter into pair mode by selecting “Pair new device” on the adapter’s main page or overflow menu. Your adapter flashes red and blue. Pairing is successful when you hear “pairing successful” and “PC connected” and the Bluetooth USB adapter LED is solid.

Fit and charge

Wear on the right or left.

• To position the microphone on the right or left side, rotate the microphone boom up and over. Bend the boom so it is approximately 2 finger widths from the corner of your mouth. Note : Your headset senses when you change the microphone boom from one side to the other and syncs the audio specific to each side.
• Gently flex the headband wider if the fit is uncomfortable on your ears.

Note : The micro USB cable and charge stand (sold separately) plugs into a computer or wall charger’s USB port.

Charge your headset using the micro USB cable or the charging stand (sold separately). The headset LEDs flash when charging. It takes approximately 2 hours to fully charge your headset. The LEDs turn off once charging is complete.

Check the headset battery status

Check your headset battery status:

• With the headset inactive, slide and release the Power switch away from the off position. Listen to the voice alert or observe the headset LEDs.

Load software

Download Poly Lens App to get the most out of your device. Some softphones require the installation of Poly software to enable device call control (answer/end and mute) functionality. Download: poly.com/lens.

• Enable features
• Change settings
• Configure call control for softphones
• Update device firmware
• Manage notifications and alerts
• Schedule health and wellness reminders

Update your Poly device

Keep your firmware and software up-to-date to improve performance and add new features to your Poly device. Update your device using Poly Lens App. Download at poly.com/lens .

• Power on/off To turn on the headset, slide the Power button to reveal green.
• Adjust the volume Tap the Volume up (+) or down (–) button.
• Adjust headset microphone volume (softphone) Place a test softphone call and adjust the softphone volume and PC sound volume accordingly.
• Adjust voice prompt volume To adjust the volume of voice alerts and prompts, toggle the volume switch up (+) or down (-) while not on a call or streaming audio.
• Make/Take/End Calls Tap the Call button.
• Answer a second call First, tap the Call button to end the current call, then tap the Call button again to answer new call.
• Tap the Mute button
• Rotate your microphone boom and click it into the up position
• Take off your headset (requires active smart sensors). Put on your headset to unmute.
• Standard headset: Press the Call button for 2 seconds.
• Microsoft Teams headset: Press the Mute button for 2 seconds.
• Switch between calls (flash) Switch between two calls on your headset. This feature is not available for mobile phone calls.
• Call back last call (smartphone) To dial the last number you dialed, double-tap the Call button.
• Answer calls from a second device It’s easy to answer calls from two devices (including a softphone). When on a call, you hear a ringtone notification of the incoming call from the second paired device. To answer a second call from the other device, first, tap the Call button to end the current call and tap the Call button again to answer the new call. If you choose to not answer the second call, it will go to voicemail.
• When not on a call, tap your Teams button to view Microsoft Teams app on your computer.
• When your connected USB adapter LED pulses purple, tap your Teams button to view Teams notifications. Note : Teams model and Teams desktop application required. Teams mobile application is not supported.
• Low : recommended for office
• High : recommended for loud environments

Use sensors

Smart sensors respond when you put on or take off your headset. Customize in Poly Lens App. Below describes the default settings.

Note : *Functionality varies by application. May not function with web-based apps.

Reset sensors

You may need to reset the sensors if they are not working as expected. There are two ways to reset the headset sensors. Choose:

• With your headset powered on, charge your headset on the charge stand for 10 seconds.
• Power on your headset while pressing the Mute button for more than 4 seconds until the LEDs flash purple 4 times, being careful to not touch the earcup padding or allow it to come in contact with surfaces.

Disable sensors

You can disable your headset’s smart sensors in 2 ways:

• Manage sensors in Poly Lens App
• Hold both the Mute and Call buttons for more than 4 seconds until the LED flashes purple and then red. Repeat to reactivate; the LED flashes purple then blue

Note : Sensors cannot be disabled while streaming audio.

Play or pause audio

Tap the Call button to pause or resume streaming audio.

Note : Functionality varies by application. May not function with web-based apps.

Voice assistant (smartphone feature)

Siri, Google Assistant, Cortana Press and hold the Call button for 2 seconds to activate your phone’s default voice assistant. Wait for the phone prompt to activate voice dialing, search, and other smartphone voice controls.

More Features

Select language.

You can wirelessly change your headset language using Poly Lens App. Download: poly.com/lens .

Online indicator

Your headset LED illuminates red to inform others that you are on a call. Manage settings in Poly Lens App.

Corded mode (audio over USB)

If your audio is cutting out during softphone calls, you may be experiencing Bluetooth density problems. Improve audio performance by using density-friendly corded mode.

• Disconnect your Bluetooth USB adapter from your computer.
• Connect your headset directly to your computer with the provided 1.5 m USB cable.
• Power off your headset to use density-friendly corded mode.

Note : Your headset battery charges while in corded mode.

Troubleshooting

Headset troubleshooting

What’s in the box

Contents may vary by product.

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FAQS About Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC Series Bluetooth Headset

What is the poly voyager focus 2 uc series bluetooth headset.

The Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC Series is a wireless Bluetooth headset designed for professional use. It is specifically optimized for Unified Communications (UC) applications, making it ideal for business professionals, remote workers, and anyone who needs a reliable headset for voice calls and multimedia.

What are the key features of the Voyager Focus 2 UC Series headset?

Some of the key features of the Voyager Focus 2 UC Series include active noise cancellation, comfortable memory foam ear cushions, a boomless microphone with Acoustic Fence technology for clear voice calls, support for multiple devices, and a long battery life.

What devices can I connect to with the Voyager Focus 2 UC Series headset?

The Voyager Focus 2 UC Series headset can be connected to a variety of devices, including PCs, Macs, smartphones, tablets, and Bluetooth-enabled desk phones. It supports both mobile and computer connectivity, making it versatile for various communication needs.

How does the active noise cancellation (ANC) work on the Voyager Focus 2 UC Series?

The Voyager Focus 2 UC Series headset features advanced active noise cancellation technology. ANC works by using microphones to detect ambient noise and then creating inverse sound waves to cancel out the unwanted noise, providing a quieter and more focused listening experience.

Is the microphone adjustable, and does it have noise-canceling capabilities?

Yes, the microphone on the Voyager Focus 2 UC Series is adjustable to your preferred position, and it features noise-canceling capabilities to help reduce background noise and ensure clear voice transmission during calls.

What is the battery life of the Voyager Focus 2 UC Series headset?

The battery life of the Voyager Focus 2 UC Series headset can vary depending on usage and environmental factors. However, it is designed to offer an extended talk time and listening time, often ranging from 12 to 19 hours on a single charge.

Is the Voyager Focus 2 UC Series compatible with voice assistants like Siri or Google Assistant?

Yes, the Voyager Focus 2 UC Series is often compatible with popular voice assistants like Siri, Google Assistant, or Cortana, depending on the connected device. You can activate these voice assistants directly from the headset, making it easy to control your device hands-free.

Does the Voyager Focus 2 UC Series come with a carrying case or pouch?

Yes, the Voyager Focus 2 UC Series headset usually comes with a protective carrying case or pouch to keep the headset safe during travel or when not in use.

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Star Trek Found A Vulcan Way To Honor Majel Barrett Roddenberry

I'm mad star trek: prodigy made me like chakotay, wesley crusher’s star trek traveler powers explained.

Warning: SPOILERS for Star Trek: Prodigy season 2

• Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 brings back the young voice cast from season 1, along with fan-favorite characters from Star Trek: Voyager and The Next Generation.
• Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 is streaming on Netflix.
• The story follows a group of alien teenagers who escape a slave world and learn the values of Starfleet under the guidance of Hologram Janeway, eventually saving Starfleet and the galaxy.

Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 brings back season 1's entire young voice cast as well as fan-favorite legacy characters from Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: The Next Generation . Created by Kevin and Dan Hageman, Star Trek: Prodigy now streams on Netflix, with season 1's 20 episodes as well as season 2's 20 episodes all available to watch as of July 1, 2024.

Star Trek: Prodigy began in the late 24th century Delta Quadrant when six alien teenagers escaped the slave world of Tars Lamora and commandeered the USS Protostar. The Protostar's new crew came under the tutorship of Hologram Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) and learned the values of Starfleet. As Prodigy season 1 unfolded, it revealed a complex time travel plot where the Vau N'Akat from an alternate 25th-century timeline sought to destroy Starfleet in the 24th century.

With the help of Admiral Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew), the crew of the USS Protostar saved Starfleet and the galaxy. Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 sends the aspiring Starfleet cadets on another time-travel adventure, as they search for the missing Captain Chakotay (Robert Beltran) and try to repair the altered timeline. Here is the cast of Star Trek: Prodigy and who voices each character.

Star Trek: Prodigy Season 3 - Everything We Know

Netflix has the option to order Star Trek: Prodigy season 3. Here's what we know about the young Starfleet crew of the USS Protostar's return.

18 Vice Admiral Kathryn Janeway & Hologram Janeway

Voiced by kate mulgrew.

Kate Mulgrew does double duty in Star Trek: Prodigy by playing Hologram Janeway, the USS Protostar's virtual training protocol, before the actual Admiral Kathryn Janeway joined the series. After chasing the Protostar across the Delta Quadrant in Star Trek: Prodigy season 1, Vice Admiral Janeway got to know the young crew of the Protostar and realized they were Starfleet material.

Admiral Janeway makes the kids her warrant officers as she mounts a new mission to rescue the stranded Captain Chakotay (Robert Beltran) from an alternate future in Star Trek: Prodigy season 2. Admiral Janeway brings the Protostar kids aboard the USS Voyager-A, doing her best to keep them safe, appease the higher-ups at Starfleet, and save the galaxy yet again. Before reprising her iconic role from Star Trek: Voyager, Kate Mulgrew also starred in Orange Is The New Black and Mr. Mercedes.

17 Dal R'El

Voiced by brett gray.

17-year-old Dal was the self-appointed leader and Captain of the USS Protostar's crew. In Star Trek: Prodigy season 1, Dal learns he is genetically engineered, and his body consists of DNA from multiple species, giving him myriad abilities. Unfortunately, Dal's status as an Augment is a barrier against his joining Starfleet Academy since eugenics is banned by the United Federation of Planets.

A cocky maverick with a good heart, Dal is learning to be a leader, and he has a sweet closeness with Gwyndala (Ella Purnell). Dal grows a lot throughout Star Trek: Prodigy season 2, realizing that he cannot become a great leader overnight. When Dal's actions alter the past and endanger Gwyn's life, the young Starfleet hopeful realizes he still has a lot to learn. Brett Gray previously starred in the Netflix series On My Block, and he appeared in Chicago P.D.

16 Gywndala

Voiced by ella purnell.

Gwyn is the 17-year-old daughter of the Diviner (John Noble), but she rebelled against her father and his twisted plan to destroy Starfleet. At the end of Star Trek: Prodigy season 1 , Gwyndala chose to leave her friends and Starfleet Academy and travel to the Vau N'Akat homeworld of Solum to prevent the tragic future that happens after Starfleet makes First Contact.

In Star Trek: Prodigy season 2, Gwyn realizes that Ascencia (Jameela Jamil) has already convinced much of Solum not to trust Starfleet.

As Gwyn struggles to connect with her people, she eventually reaches out to Ilthuran, the man her father was in the past before he became the Diviner. Gwyn's very existence becomes a paradox, and Dal and the rest of the Protostar crew spend much of the season trying to save her by repairing the past. Ella Purnell is a British actress best known for Fallout and Yellowjackets, as well as Sweetbitter and Army of the Dead.

Star Trek: Prodigy’s Ella Purnell: Where You’ve Seen & Heard Gwyn Actress Before 

Ella Purnell voices Gwyndala in Star Trek: Prodigy, but the British actress has also appeared in popular TV series and feature films.

15 Rok-Tahk

Voiced by rylee alazraqui.

Rok-Tahk is a young Brikar who initially is assigned as the USS Protostar's Security Chief because of her size and strength. But sweet young Rok-Tahk reveals a genius for sciences, and she takes on a more suitable position as Science Officer. Rok-Tahk hopes to apply her love of sciences at Starfleet Academy, and her initial experiments are incredibly promising.

In the Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 premiere, Rok-Tahk revealed she had found a way to prevent Tribbles from breeding so rapidly.

Rok-Tahk proves vital to the Protostar crew's mission to rescue Chakotay and repair the damaged timeline. Although she initially refuses to defy Admiral Janeway's orders, she later gets caught up in the adventure with her friends anyway. With her infectious excitement and passion for science, Rok-Tahk remains one of Star Trek: Prodigy's most endearing characters. Star Trek: Prodigy is Rylee Alazraqui's first voiceover acting role.

Voiced by Angus Imrie

A noncorporeal, genderless, and energy-based lifeform, Zero wears a containment suit and begins Star Trek: Prodigy being hunted by the Diviner and Drednok. This is because Zero is a Medusan, a species first introduced on Star Trek: The Original Series. Zero is the troubleshooting brains of the Protostar crew, and Starfleet gave him an upgrade of his containment suit at the end of Star Trek: Prodigy season 1.

Despite his upgraded suit, Zero longs for the ability to experience physical sensations like taste and touch, and he gets that chance in Star Trek: Prodigy season 2. Zero begins to develop an adorable attachment to Star Trek: Prodigy newcomer, Maj'el (Michaela Dietz). Angus Imrie is a British actor who played Prince Edward in The Crown and starred in Fleabag and War of the Worlds.

13 Jankom Pog

Voiced by jason mantzoukas.

A 16-year-old Tellarite, Jankom Pog is a gruff but ingenious engineer. Jankom didn't know much about his race, the Tellarites, and upon learning they are founding members of the Federation, he came to believe he is Starfleet royalty. Throughout Star Trek: Prodigy seasons 1 and 2, Jankom Pog keeps the Protostar running, often finding unconventional solutions to engineering problems.

When Dal, Jankom, and Maj'el find themselves imprisoned with Chakotay on Solum in Star Trek: Prodigy season 2, Jankom proves vital in helping them escape . The young Tellarite also helps build Zero another new containment suit after his corporeal body begins to degrade. Jankom managed to give Zero's new suit the ability to feel. Jason Mantzoukas is an actor and comedian who appeared in Parks and Recreation , The Good Place, and Infinite.

Voiced by Dee Bradley Baker

Murf began as a friendly purple alien blob, but he evolved into a more humanoid form after Star Trek: Prodigy season 1 revealed him to be a Mellanoid slime worm. The adorable Murf is apparently indestructible, speaks no known language, and communicates with a series of sound effects, but he has also saved the USS Protostar more than once.

Murf continues to be useful and adorable in Star Trek: Prodigy season 2, providing security for his Protostar friends and communicating with Traveler Wesley Crusher (Wil Wheaton). As the Protostar kids try to learn what Wesley told Murf, they put the little slime worm into the USS Voyager-A's Cetaceaon Ops whale tank , which reveals yet another form for Murf. Dee Bradley Baker is a prolific voiceover actor who has starred in numerous video games and animated series like Avatar: The Last Airbender and Star Wars: The Bad Batch .

11 The Diviner AKA Ilthuran

Voiced by john noble.

The Diviner was the ruthless ruler of Tars Lamora, where he enslaved countless alien youths as he searched for the USS Protostar. A Vau N'Akat time traveler, he ultimately placed Gwyndala, his daughter and "progeny," above his diabolical plan to destroy Starfleet, which saw him murdered by Asencia. Despite the Diviner's death, John Noble returned in Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 as Ilthuran, the man the Diviner was before the downfall of his people.

John Noble In Star Trek: Where You've Seen & Heard Prodigy's Diviner Actor Before

Fringe and Lord of the Rings actor John Noble voices the Diviner, also known as Ilthuran in Star Trek: Prodigy.

In the 24th century, Ilthuran was an astronomer who dreamed of other worlds. When Gwyn visited Solum in Star Trek: Prodigy season 2, she revealed herself as Ilthuran's future daughter and he helped save her life after Ascencia beat her in Va'Lu'Rah. John Noble is a legendary Australian actor best known for starring in Fringe , Sleepy Hollow , and DC's Legends of Tomorrow .

10 Asencia AKA The Vindicator

Voiced by jameela jamil.

Known as The Vindicator, Asencia was another Vau N'Akat who time-traveled from the 25th century to destroy Starfleet. Asencia posed as a Trill Ensign aboard the USS Dauntless before she revealed her true nature. Asencia failed in her plot, but she escaped with Drednok and returned in Star Trek: Prodigy season 2, having gained the trust of Solum's leading council prior to Gwyn's visit.

After winning the duel against Gwyn, Ascencia urged her people to prepare for war with the Federation. She captured the Traveler Wesley Crusher , using the knowledge within his mind to build technology that far surpassed anything the Vau N'Akat should have. Ascencia planned to attack the Federation but was ultimately thwarted by the USS Voyager-A and the Protostar. Jameela Jamil starred in The Good Place and Marvel's She-Hulk .

Voiced by Jimmi Simpson

Drednoks are sentient artificially intelligent lifeforms created by the Vau N'Akat. When the Diviner and the Vindicator were sent back to the past, they were each accompanied by a Drednok. In Star Trek: Prodigy season 1, the Diviner's Drednok is a sinister and deadly piece of technology that serves as his unstoppable robotic enforcer.

Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 introduces a new, benign version of a Drednok known as Lorekeeper, who serves in the Vau N'Akat library. A Drednok piloted a new Vau N'Akat warship that attempted to destroy Voyager-A, and Ascencia later commanded several Drednoks in the Battle of Solum in 2384. Jimmi Simpson has a prolific acting career, but he may be best known for starring in Westworld .

8 Maj'el

Voiced by michaela dietz.

Vulcan fourth-year Starfleet cadet Maj'el joined the cast of Star Trek: Prodigy for season 2. As a member of Starfleet Academy's elite Nova Squadron , Maj'el and her friends initially looked down on the Protostar crew, but the Vulcan teenager learned her destiny is intertwined with Dal R'El and his friends. With her Vulcan logic and surprisingly big heart, Maj'el helped the Protostar kids throughout their adventures, becoming particularly close to Zero. Michaela Dietz has voiced characters on Barney, Steven Universe, and The Ghost and Molly McGee​​​​​.

Maj'el is a descendant of T'Pau (Celia Lovsky) from Star Trek: The Original Series, as confirmed by Star Trek: Prodigy 's executive producers/

Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 honors Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, the First Lady of Star Trek, with a touching and unexpected Vulcan tribute.

7 Captain Chakotay

Voiced by robert beltran.

Captain Chakotay was the original Captain of the USS Protostar, which launched with a mission to go to the Delta Quadrant to "clean up the messes" the USS Voyager left behind. After accidentally traveling to an alternate 25th-century future, Chakotay has been stranded on Solum after he sent the Protostar back in time to keep the ship safe from the Vau N'Akat. Chakotay plays a larger role in Star Trek: Prodigy season 2, as Dal and his friends eventually find the Captain imprisoned on Solum.

However, when the Protostar kids help Chakotay escape, they inadvertently alter the past, as Chakotay travels back in time with the Protostar. With Chakotay piloting the Protostar, the ship never made it to Tars Lamora, as Chakotay chose to maroon himself and the ship on the inhospitable planet of Ysida. After ten years, Dal and his friends find a broken Chakotay on Ysida, and they inspire him to return to Starfleet with them. Robert Beltran also starred in Big Love.

Star Trek: Prodigy actually managed to do something I thought was impossible ... they made me like Voyager's Chakotay.

6 The Doctor

Voiced by robert picardo.

Thanks to a portable holo-emitter, The Doctor, the USS Voyager's Emergency Medical Hologram , is now free to travel independently. In Star Trek: Prodigy season 2, Admiral Janeway places her young warrant officers under the care of The Doctor, who serves as their new mentor aboard the USS Voyager-A.

The Doctor continues to write his holo-novels, often going on long spiels about his complicated plots. The EMH found new inspiration when he returned to the field for the first time in a long time to help mentor the young heroes of the USS Protostar. Robert Picardo also starred in Stargate: Atlantis and Dickinson.

5 Wesley Crusher

Voiced by wil wheaton.

Deciding to abandon his Starfleet career on Star Trek: The Next Generation , Wesley joined the mysterious Travelers. After a brief appearance in Star Trek: Picard season 2, Wesley Crusher returned in Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 to help the USS Protostar crew fix Star Trek 's broken paradox Prime timeline. Wes sends cryptic messages and hints to Gwyn and Murf before finally revealing himself and using his powerful abilities to point Dal and his friends in the right direction.

As a Traveler, Wes uses the power of thought to manipulate time and space, and he works throughout Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 to make sure events play out as they are supposed to. In Star Trek: Prodigy season 2's finale, Wesley reunites with his mother, Dr. Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden), and meets his half-brother Jack. Wil Wheaton was a recurring guest star on The Big Bang Theory and has done a lot of voice-over work for animated shows and video games.

Wesley Crusher became a Traveler at the end of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 reveals Wes' full abilities.

4 Admiral Edward Jellico

Voiced by ronny cox.

Captain Edward Jellico first appeared in the Star Trek: The Next Generation two-parter , "Chain of Command," where he stepped in to command the USS Enterprise-D while Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) went on a covert mission. In Star Trek: Prodigy season 1, Admiral Janeway contacted Admiral Jellico to request permission to pursue the Protostar into the Neutral Zone, but Jellico denied her request.

In Star Trek: Prodigy season 2, Janeway went against Jellico's orders on multiple occasions, continuing the search for Chakotay and working to send the Protostar back into the past. At the end of Star Trek: Prodigy season 2, Admiral Jellico assessed the tremendous damage to Starfleet inflicted by the Mars Attack of 2385. Ronny Cox has appeared in many films and television shows, including Deliverance, Robocop, and Stargate SG-1.

3 Dr. Beverly Crusher

Voiced by gates mcfadden.

Gates McFadden's Dr. Beverly Crusher popped up in two episodes of Star Trek: Prodigy season 2. When Admiral Janeway learned of Wesley Crusher's involvement in the plot to restore the proper timeline, Janeway contacted Dr. Crusher for any insight she could offer. Beverly was apparently hard to track down, and couldn't offer much about her son, as she hadn't seen him in years.

Star Trek: Picard season 3 established Dr. Crusher left the USS Enterprise-E, and she is living on Cor Coroli V in Star Trek: Prodigy season 2.

After restoring the proper timeline and saving the multiverse, Wesley stopped by to visit his mother in the Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 finale. Wes didn't know how long he would be able to stay, but he did get to meet his younger brother, Jack. Gates McFadden has appeared in episodes of NCIS and X-Men '97 .

2 Captain Thadiun Okona

Voiced by billy campbell.

Captain Okona, a rogue freighter captain, first appeared in Star Trek: The Next Generation season 2, episode 4, "The Outrageous Okona." With his roguish good looks and ability to charm almost anyone, Okona made quite an impression. Okona was also briefly seen in Star Trek: Lower Decks season 2 before he returned in Star Trek: Prodigy .

By 2384, Okona was working as a smuggler, and although he helped the Protostar crew initially, he abandoned them at the first sign of trouble. In Star Trek: Prodigy season 2, Chakotay and the Protostar kids encountered an alternate universe version of Okona raiding the derelict USS Voyager-A after the Living Construct had destroyed Starfleet. Billy Campell starred in The Rocketeer and The 4400.

1 Other Star Trek: Prodigy Characters In Season 1 & Season 2

Dr. macdonald, commander tysess, & dr. noum.

Dr. Erin MacDonald as Doctor MacDonald - Holding the rank of Lt. Commander, Dr. MacDonald is an instructor at Starfleet Academy voiced by Star Trek's science advisor Dr. Erin MacDonald .

Daveed Diggs as Commander Tysess - Tysess is the Andorian First Officer of the USS Dauntless commanded by Admiral Janeway. Daveed Diggs is a Tony Award-winning actor best known for starring in Hamilton and Snowpiercer.

Jason Alexander as Doctor Noum - Doctor Noum is the Tellarite Chief Medical Officer and Counselor of the USS Dauntless with a terrible bedside manner. Jason Alexander is famed for starring as George Costanza in Seinfeld .

Star Trek: Prodigy

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Star Trek: Prodigy is the first TV series in the Star Trek franchise marketed toward children, and one of the few animated series in the franchise. The story follows a group of young aliens who find a stolen Starfleet ship and use it to escape from the Tars Lamora prison colony where they are all held captive. Working together with the help of a holographic Captain Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew), the new crew of the USS Protostar must find their way back to the Alpha Quadrant to warn the Federation of the deadly threat that is pursuing them.

Karen Read trial: Netflix to air documentary series on death of John O'Keefe

A fter weeks of watching the trial of Karen Read play out in a Massachusetts courtroom, Netflix has announced a new three-part documentary on the death of Read's boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe.

O'Keefe was found unresponsive in the snow outside the Canton home of fellow Boston police officer Brian Albert on the morning of Jan. 29, 2022. He was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.

Read was charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death. She pleaded not guilty.

Prosecutors allege Read was drunk and angry at O'Keefe and backed into him with her car, leaving him to die in the snow. Read's defense attorneys argued O'Keefe was involved in some sort of physical altercation inside the Albert home that led to his death, and that police and others involved conspired against Read to frame her for the crime.

The case drew intense attention, including crowds of people supporting Read gathering each day outside the courthouse. Some of them were drawn to the case by Holden blogger Aidan "Turtleboy" Kearney, who has promoted the defense's conspiracy allegations while assailing the prosecution witnesses.

Earlier this month, a mistrial was declared . Since then, prosecutors have said they plan to retry Read for the murder of O'Keefe.

Netflix announced the documentary will focus on the days leading up to O'Keefe's death.

The documentary does not yet have a title and is currently in production with Sandpaper Films. It will be co-directed by Danielle Johnson and Rob Miller.

“The team feels immensely privileged to be bringing this important series to a Netflix global audience,” the co-directors said in a statement . “It is a case that has garnered a huge amount of public attention and has far-reaching implications. We are also mindful that this is a hugely sensitive case and we are determined to treat all those involved with the respect and consideration they deserve.” 

This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Karen Read trial: Netflix to air documentary series on death of John O'Keefe

Heidi Hammel – Interdisciplinary Scientist, AURA

Interdisciplinary Scientist, Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA)

Dr. Heidi B. Hammel is an Interdisciplinary Scientist on the James Webb Telescope Project, and her focus is on Webb's theme "Planetary Systems and the Origins of Life." As a planetary astronomer, she has studied our Solar System's outer planets, and their rings and moons, with the Gemini, Hubble, Keck, Spitzer, and other telescopes.

Hammel has extensive experience with Hubble observations of the Solar System. She led the Hubble Team that studied the impact of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 with Jupiter in July 1994, with a specific focus on Jupiter's atmospheric response to the collisions. Her latest research involves studies of Uranus and Neptune with Hubble and other Earth-based observatories. She's an expert on these distant planets, and she was a member of the Imaging Science Team for the Voyager 2 encounter with Neptune in 1989. Hammel has been part of a team working to launch a mission to the outer solar system sometime in the next decade. In 2020, she was awarded the Masursky Award of the American Astronomical Society's Division for Planetary Sciences (AAS/DPS) for her service to the planetary science community.

She received her undergraduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1982 and her Ph.D. in physics and astronomy from the University of Hawaii in 1988. After a post-doctoral position at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., Hammel returned to MIT, where she spent nearly nine years as a Principal Research Scientist in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences. She received the 1996 Urey Prize from the American Astronomical Society for her outstanding achievement in planetary science. She joined Space Science Institute in 1998, and retains a position there as a Senior Research Scientist. She now serves as the Vice President for Science at AURA.

Hammel is an award-winning communicator of science, having a unique ability to communicate of a range of levels from kindergarten to post-graduate-school nearly simultaneously. She is especially skilled at translating complex science concepts into easy-to-understand language for general audiences. She also has a strong belief in the value of public education, and believes it is one of the most important things a scientist can do. Hammel won the AAS/DPS 2002 Sagan Medal for her outstanding communication by an active planetary scientist to the general public, as well as the Public Understanding of Science award from the Exploratorium in San Francisco, California.

Her biography "Beyond Jupiter: The Story of Planetary Astronomer Heidi Hammel" has been published by the National Academy of Sciences as part of the series "Women's Adventures in Science." She was profiled in Newsweek Magazine in 2007.

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Here’s How AI Is Changing NASA’s Mars Rover Science

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In this time-lapse video of a test conducted at JPL in June 2023, an engineering model of the Planetary Instrument for X-ray Lithochemistry (PIXL) instrument aboard NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover places itself against a rock to collect data. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech Full Image Details

Artificial intelligence is helping scientists to identify minerals within rocks studied by the Perseverance rover.

Some scientists dream of exploring planets with “smart” spacecraft that know exactly what data to look for, where to find it, and how to analyze it. Although making that dream a reality will take time, advances made with NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover offer promising steps in that direction.

For almost three years, the rover mission has been testing a form of artificial intelligence that seeks out minerals in the Red Planet’s rocks. This marks the first time AI has been used on Mars to make autonomous decisions based on real-time analysis of rock composition.

The software supports PIXL (Planetary Instrument for X-ray Lithochemistry), a spectrometer developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. By mapping the chemical composition of minerals across a rock’s surface, PIXL allows scientists to determine whether the rock formed in conditions that could have been supportive of microbial life in Mars’ ancient past.

PIXL, the white instrument at top left, is one of several science tools located on the end of the robotic arm aboard NASA’s Perseverance rover. The Mars rover’s left navcam took the images that make up this composite on March 2, 2021.

Called “adaptive sampling,” the software autonomously positions the instrument close to a rock target, then looks at PIXL’s scans of the target to find minerals worth examining more deeply. It’s all done in real time, without the rover talking to mission controllers back on Earth.

“We use PIXL’s AI to home in on key science,” said the instrument’s principal investigator, Abigail Allwood of JPL. “Without it, you’d see a hint of something interesting in the data and then need to rescan the rock to study it more. This lets PIXL reach a conclusion without humans examining the data.”

Data from Perseverance’s instruments, including PIXL, helps scientists determine when to drill a core of rock and seal it in a titanium metal tube so that it, along with other high-priority samples , could be brought to Earth for further study as part of NASA’s Mars Sample Return campaign .

This image of a rock target nicknamed “Thunderbolt Peak” was created by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover using PIXL, which determines the mineral composition of rocks by zapping them with X-rays. Each blue dot in the image represents a spot where an X-ray hit.

Adaptive sampling is not the only application of AI on Mars. About 2,300 miles (3,700 kilometers) from Perseverance is NASA’s Curiosity, which pioneered a form of AI that allows the rover to autonomously zap rocks with a laser based on their shape and color. Studying the gas that burns off after each laser zap reveals a rock’s chemical composition. Perseverance features this same ability, as well as a more advanced form of AI that enables it to navigate without specific direction from Earth. Both rovers still rely on dozens of engineers and scientists to plan each day’s set of hundreds of individual commands, but these digital smarts help both missions get more done in less time.

“The idea behind PIXL’s adaptive sampling is to help scientists find the needle within a haystack of data, freeing up time and energy for them to focus on other things,” said Peter Lawson, who led the implementation of adaptive sampling before retiring from JPL. “Ultimately, it helps us gather the best science more quickly.”

Using AI to Position PIXL

AI assists PIXL in two ways. First, it positions the instrument just right once the instrument is in the vicinity of a rock target. Located at the end of Perseverance’s robotic arm, the spectrometer sits on six tiny robotic legs, called a hexapod. PIXL’s camera repeatedly checks the distance between the instrument and a rock target to aid with positioning.

Never Miss a Discovery

Temperature swings on Mars are large enough that Perseverance’s arm will expand or contract a microscopic amount, which can throw off PIXL’s aim. The hexapod automatically adjusts the instrument to get it exceptionally close without coming into contact with the rock.

“We have to make adjustments on the scale of micrometers to get the accuracy we need,” Allwood said. “It gets close enough to the rock to raise the hairs on the back of an engineer’s neck.”

Making a Mineral Map

Once PIXL is in position, another AI system gets the chance to shine. PIXL scans a postage-stamp-size area of a rock, firing an X-ray beam thousands of times to create a grid of microscopic dots. Each dot reveals information about the chemical composition of the minerals present.

Minerals are crucial to answering key questions about Mars. Depending on the rock, scientists might be on the hunt for carbonates, which hide clues to how water may have formed the rock, or they may be looking for phosphates, which could have provided nutrients for microbes, if any were present in the Martian past.

There’s no way for scientists to know ahead of time which of the hundreds of X-ray zaps will turn up a particular mineral, but when the instrument finds certain minerals, it can automatically stop to gather more data — an action called a “long dwell.” As the system improves through machine learning, the list of minerals on which PIXL can focus with a long dwell is growing.

“PIXL is kind of a Swiss army knife in that it can be configured depending on what the scientists are looking for at a given time,” said JPL’s David Thompson, who helped develop the software. “Mars is a great place to test out AI since we have regular communications each day, giving us a chance to make tweaks along the way.”

When future missions travel deeper into the solar system, they’ll be out of contact longer than missions currently are on Mars. That’s why there is strong interest in developing more autonomy for missions as they rove and conduct science for the benefit of humanity.

More About the Mission

A key objective for Perseverance’s mission on Mars is astrobiology , including the search for signs of ancient microbial life. The rover will characterize the planet’s geology and past climate, pave the way for human exploration of the Red Planet, and be the first mission to collect and cache Martian rock and regolith (broken rock and dust).

Subsequent NASA missions, in cooperation with ESA (European Space Agency), would send spacecraft to Mars to collect these sealed samples from the surface and return them to Earth for in-depth analysis.

The Mars 2020 Perseverance mission is part of NASA’s Moon to Mars exploration approach, which includes Artemis missions to the Moon that will help prepare for human exploration of the Red Planet.

JPL, which is managed for NASA by Caltech in Pasadena, California, built and manages operations of the Perseverance rover.

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mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/

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Here’s why receiver Tyreek Hill is No. 1 on our Miami Dolphins’ Top 20 players list

(The final part of a series counting down to the start of 2024 Dolphins training camp.)

The unknowns regarding Tyreek Hill in the 2024 season:

1. How much he’ll get paid now that the receiving market keeps getting reset.

2. Whether he’ll become the first player to have 2,000 receiving yards in a season.

Hill is working on the four-year, $120 million contract he signed shortly after he was traded to the Dolphins. But he’s looking to rework that deal now that Minnesota’s All-Pro, Justin Jefferson , is getting $35 million per season, $5 million more than Hill.

Hill said he wants to be a “Dolphin for life,” but the numbers must work out for that to happen.

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“My job is, obviously, to come out here and continue to do whatever I can to help this team win, whether that’s a restructure, whether that’s whatever the case may be,” Hill said. “We want to make sure it benefits both sides and I want to be able to help the team as much as I can.”

Once the contract is settled, everyone can focus on whether Hill can get his 2,000 yards.

He wasn’t afraid to let everyone know that was his goal last season. And for much of the year, he was ahead of that pace. But late-season injuries left him shy of the finish line.

Still, 119 receptions, 1,799 yards and 13 touchdowns are numbers any receiver would be proud to have.

Why Hill is No. 1

This could be a one-sentence answer: because he has been the team MVP both years in Miami.

Or: because he has been an All-Pro every year in the league.

Or: because he has the most 50-yard catches in the NFL since 2016 (23), third-most TD catches (76), most scrimmage yards by a receiver (10,905) … the list is seemingly endless.

With qualifications like that, you’d assume he’s atop the Dolphins’ receiving record book. You’d be correct. He’s Nos. 1 and 2 on the single-season list in receptions and yards.

Telling stat

Mark Clayton holds the team record with 550 receptions.

Hill is 43 percent of the way there with 238.

Clayton reached his total in 10 seasons.

Hill reached his in two.

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How we see Hill’s future

Hill recently turned 30, so how long will his sprinter’s speed hold up?

The other question goes back to his contract. The current structure calls for him to have cap numbers of $31.3 million this season and $34.2 million in 2025, according to overthecap.com. But the real problem is the number balloons up to $56.3 million for 2026. There’s virtually no chance the Dolphins could absorb that kind of cap hit for a 32-year-old receiver.

Dolphins reporter Hal Habib can be reached at  [email protected] . Follow him on social media @gunnerhal. Click here to subscribe.