When Amazon launched its Alexa virtual assistant in 2014, it probably didn't think that a bird would expose a potentially significant legal issue with the device. But an African grey parrot named Rocco, living in Blewbury, ...
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When it comes to buildings and their occupants, USC researchers see a failure to communicate, yet improved dialogue between the two can help smart buildings work better for a sustainable society.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 10, 2019
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"Hey, Google. Can you understand my accent?"
Consumer & Gadgets
Aug 21, 2018
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Hey Alexa, what's my bank account balance?
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 20, 2018
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Mobile wallets can make paying by credit or debit card seamless: Tap your phone at checkout and you're on your way. But mobile wallets are just the beginning. Payment networks and manufacturers are building payment functions ...
Consumer & Gadgets
May 17, 2018
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A year to the day after first unveiling the Pixel smartphone, Google will launch the next generation of the would-be iPhone killers in San Francisco.
Consumer & Gadgets
Oct 4, 2017
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Microsoft has created a virtual assistant that can be used by companies to respond to customer service requests.
Business
Sep 25, 2017
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Samsung Electronics says its Bixby voice assistant for smartphones will start speaking English but only in two countries: South Korea and the U.S.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jul 19, 2017
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The phone industry's largest annual trade fair, the Mobile World Congress which wrapped up in Barcelona on Thursday, was dominated by fast-charging phone batteries, virtual reality and connected objects, from toothbrushes ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 2, 2017
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It's no wonder titans of tech are locked in an epic battle of the bots, racing furiously to produce the best virtual assistant.
Software
Feb 17, 2017
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