When a right-wing Italian politician named Umberto Bossi suffered a severe stroke in 2004, his speech became permanently impaired. Strangely, this change impacted Bossi's perception among his party's followers—from appearing ...
General Physics
Oct 29, 2014
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Japanese toymaker Tomy on Wednesday unveiled a multi-talented humanoid robot, named "Robi jr.," which can converse using some 1,000 phrases and belt out about 50 songs, as well as move its limbs and head.
Robotics
Oct 15, 2014
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Businesses and governments around the world are increasingly turning to voice biometrics, which sometimes are described as voiceprints, to replace passwords and fight fraud. A look at this fast-growing technology:
Security
Oct 13, 2014
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(AP)—The caller said her home had burned down and her husband had been badly hurt in the blaze. On the telephone with her bank, she pleaded for a replacement credit card at her new address.
Security
Oct 13, 2014
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Over the telephone, in jail and online, a new digital bounty is being harvested: the human voice.
Software
Oct 13, 2014
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Two new studies have found that voice-activated smartphones and dashboard infotainment systems may be making the distracted-driving problem worse instead of better.
Other
Oct 7, 2014
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Two former Google employees are hoping an innovative new phone application will trigger a renaissance in an increasingly unfashionable method of human communication: talking.
Software
Oct 5, 2014
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Your cellphone may soon be making calls in a whole new way, one that promises faster connections, clearer audio and better service - at least eventually.
Telecom
Oct 3, 2014
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Longtime technology guru Ray Ozzie wants to bring back the emotions of the human voice to phones.
Software
Sep 23, 2014
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Investigations into the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 have revealed the aircraft's cockpit was punctured by a number of "high-energy objects".
Other
Sep 11, 2014
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