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AI-generated ad slogans may rival those made by experts
How do AI-generated ad slogans compare to those created by professionals? New University of Minnesota research suggests that the pros tend to connect better with consumers, but AI tools may perform just as well by adopting ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 5, 2025
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'I can't be friends with the machine': What audio artists working in games think of AI
The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance, the union for voice actors and creatives, recently circulated a video of voice actor Thomas G. Burt describing the impact of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) on his livelihood.
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Mar 5, 2025
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Chameleon phones and smart contact lenses: the gadgets of MWC 2025
As the world's biggest wireless technology fair, the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is packed with manufacturers showing off their latest gadgets and inventions.
Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 4, 2025
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Scientists study the hidden cost of Netflix's autoplay
Autoplay, a feature that automatically begins the next episode or movie without user input, has become a staple of modern streaming platforms like Netflix. But how much is this convenience truly costing us in terms of control ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 4, 2025
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Are the Oscars going bananas? An animator explains why digital apes are the real winners of the 2025 awards
Hollywood's biggest night, the Academy Awards, arrives this weekend, but this year there's some monkey business going on. It's easy to focus on the race for best picture, best actor and best actress, but look a little closer ...
Software
Mar 3, 2025
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Wearable tech has far to go before challenging smartphones
Wearable gadgets like smart watches and glasses are growing more capable every year, but experts say smartphones will remain ubiquitous for the foreseeable future—not least thanks to artificial intelligence features.
Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 3, 2025
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New device could allow you to taste a cake in virtual reality
Novel technology intends to redefine the virtual reality experience by expanding to incorporate a new sensory connection: taste.
Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 28, 2025
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Amazon's Goodreads builds community but breeds division. Rival StoryGraph is playing it safe—and gaining ground
Reading, once a largely private activity, has become more public and communal with the emergence of book-centered social media spaces. But while the "BookTok" and "Bookstagram" communities are often in the news, Goodreads, ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 27, 2025
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Australians at risk: How deceptive online tactics are manipulating us
Australians are being manipulated online every day through digital tactics designed to trick them into handing over personal data, making unintended purchases and engaging with online platforms in ways they had never intended.
Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 27, 2025
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Robots with eyes more likely to be perceived as having a 'mind'
Over the past few years, engineers have developed increasingly advanced robotic systems already introduced in some public spaces and could soon be deployed in home environments. Many of these robots are humanoids, meaning ...
Amazon's new AI-powered Alexa promises to be your 'best friend in a digital world' for a monthly fee
Amazon on Wednesday unveiled a generative-AI infused Alexa that it says will allow the popular voice assistant to have more personality, check a user's tone and even plan romantic dates.
Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 27, 2025
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One Tech Tip: Getting a lot of unwanted phone calls? Here are ways to stop them
Unwanted phone calls are out of control. Whether it's a robocall trying to sell you something or spam calls from scammers trying to rip you off, it's enough to make you want to stop answering your phone. So what can you do ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 27, 2025
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Amazon's next-gen Alexa gets AI upgrade
Online retail behemoth Amazon on Wednesday announced a new version of its Alexa voice assistant that is powered by generative artificial intelligence, giving the device more human-like qualities.
Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 26, 2025
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Chinese dating simulator Love and Deepspace now has a period tracker—it signals a shift in mobile gaming
"24/7 companionship. Spend time with him whenever you want."
Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 26, 2025
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Apple to fix iPhone dictation glitch that suggests replacing the word 'racist' with 'Trump'
Apple is fixing a bug within the dictation feature on some iPhones that briefly suggests the word "Trump" when a word with an R consonant is spoken, including "racist."
Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 26, 2025
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AI tool lets users relight portraits using descriptive text prompts
An innovative AI model has been developed to create dynamic lighting effects in portrait images and videos using only text input. This technology allows users to adjust colors easily with descriptive prompts, such as "warm, ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 26, 2025
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HikingTTE: A deep learning approach for hiking travel time estimation based on personal walking ability
At the University of Electro-Communications, a research team led by Mizuho Asako, Yasuyuki Tahara, Akihiko Ohsuga, and Yuichi Sei has developed a new deep learning model called "HikingTTE" that significantly improves hiking ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 25, 2025
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Unwanted advances: Apple's Memories, AirDrop pose problems for vulnerable women
Features of Apple's iPhone operating system such as Memories and AirDrop can harm vulnerable women by randomly presenting them with photos of past abusers or allowing perpetrators to send unsolicited sexual images, according ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 25, 2025
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For push promotions, timing is everything: How brick-and-mortar retailers can compete with Amazon
You're leaving the office, when your phone dings. A nearby store is having a sale on a smartwatch, and an app displays a coupon for 20% off. You head right over.
Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 21, 2025
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AI tool creates 3D video game worlds with iterative design
A generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that could help video game designers to craft gameplay iteratively is presented in a Nature paper. The AI model, developed by researchers at Microsoft, generated robust three-dimensional ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 19, 2025
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