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Nostalgia fuels UK boom in vintage video game repairs
The shelves lining Luke Malpass's home workshop are a gamer's treasure trove stretching back decades, with components of vintage Game Boys, Sega Mega Drives and Nintendos jostling for space and awaiting repair.
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Fashion and tech now intertwined, researcher argues
Fashion is found on runways, shop windows and the accounts of social media influencers. Until recently, Varun Grover, Distinguished Professor at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, and other information systems researchers ...
Apr 4, 2025
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Are lifetimes of big appliances really shrinking?
Big appliances, like washing machines, ovens and refrigerators, are a major investment for many households. Consumers hope that these appliances will last for decades. More and more, however, people have the perception that ...
Apr 3, 2025
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A behind-the-scenes look at Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo's Switch 2 is bigger and better than its predecessor of eight years past as the video game developer pushes to bring its brand into "a new era" where social experiences are at the forefront.
Apr 3, 2025
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When AI is the editor, consumer complaints are more likely to succeed
Consumers who want to submit a complaint to an agency such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau face a task that, for some, can be daunting: they must fill out a form that requires them to explain the issue, clearly ...
Apr 3, 2025
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Eye-catching mobile device research could be a sight for sore thumbs
Insights from a new study focused on widening the use of eye-tracking as a control method for mobile devices could offer a sharper view of the smartphones of the future.
Apr 2, 2025
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How Meta's upcoming $1,000+ smart glasses with a screen will work
Meta Platforms Inc., ramping up work on a deluxe version of its popular smart glasses, plans to include hand-gesture controls and a screen for displaying photos and apps.
Apr 2, 2025
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Nintendo Switch 2 launches in June with new Mario Kart World game
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date and $449.99 price tag for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2, which will introduce interactive chat and screenshare functions to connect gamers.
Apr 2, 2025
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Nintendo to unveil upgrade to best-selling Switch console
Japanese video game giant Nintendo is set to unveil the new version of its hugely popular Switch console on Wednesday, with the update eagerly awaited by both gamers and investors.
Apr 2, 2025
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Nintendo's megahit Switch console: what to know
Gaming giant Nintendo is set to unveil the successor to its phenomenally popular Switch console on Wednesday.
Apr 2, 2025
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Everything you say to an Alexa speaker will be sent to Amazon—starting today
Amazon has disabled two key privacy features in its Alexa smart speakers, in a push to introduce artificial intelligence-powered "agentic capabilities" and turn a profit from the popular devices.
Mar 29, 2025
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Those constantly distracted by their phone will just find other ways to procrastinate if it isn't nearby, study suggests
A new study published in Frontiers in Computer Science investigated if placing smartphones just out of our reach while we're at work influenced device use for activities not related to work.
Mar 28, 2025
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Robotic dogs can inspire emergent leadership in humans
A study from the Media Innovation Lab (miLAB) at Reichman University's School of Communications explored how a robotic dog can influence leadership dynamics between humans. The study revealed that simple gestures of affection ...
Mar 27, 2025
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Fear of addiction, fear of missing out: How increased AI use can trigger anxiety
A new study by Prof. Guy Hochman and Adi Frenkenberg from the Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology at Reichman University presents new findings on the relationship between anxiety, motivation, and dependence on artificial intelligence, ...
Mar 27, 2025
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AI robot pets can be adorable and emotionally responsive. They also raise questions about attachment and mental health
Remember Furbies—the eerie, gremlin-like toys from the late 90s that gained a cult following? Now, imagine one powered by ChatGPT. That's exactly what happened when a programmer rewired a Furby, only for it to reveal a ...
Mar 27, 2025
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Study shows people in Japan treat robots and AI agents more respectfully than people in Western societies
Imagine an automated delivery vehicle rushing to complete a grocery drop-off while you are hurrying to meet friends for a long-awaited dinner. At a busy intersection, you both arrive at the same time. Do you slow down to ...
Mar 26, 2025
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Revolutionizing touch: Researchers explore the future of wearable multi-sensory haptic technology
From virtual reality to rehabilitation and communication, haptic technology has revolutionized the way humans interact with the digital world. While early haptic devices focused on single-sensory cues like vibration-based ...
Mar 25, 2025
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E-scooter crashes mainly caused by reckless driving, study shows
Crashes on electric scooters are mostly due to the behavior of the riders, with one-handed steering and riding in a group being some of the largest risk factors. Researchers are also concerned about riders who deliberately ...
Mar 25, 2025
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Researchers develop AI app to help speech-impaired users communicate more naturally
More than 250 million people worldwide have verbal communication disorders that make it difficult to use automatic speech recognition programs. Simply sharing what they'd like to eat for dinner by using ASR is cumbersome.
Mar 24, 2025
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'Literally just child gambling': What kids say about Roblox, lootboxes and money in online games
Roblox is one of the world's most popular online platforms for children, offering a variety of "experiences" including games and virtual spaces. Most of the experiences are free, but offer upgrades, bonuses and random items ...
Mar 24, 2025
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Household electricity three times more expensive than upcoming 'eco-friendly' aviation e-fuels, study reveals
Existing tax policies during the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources will lead to major energy injustices and skewed priorities, new research published in Climate Policy shows.
Mar 23, 2025
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Q&A: What happens to your data if 23andMe collapses?
A paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine calls for regulations to protect customers' personal and genetic data in light of biotech company 23andMe's uncertain future.
Mar 21, 2025
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Amazon ends little-used privacy feature that let Echo users opt out of sending recordings to company
Amazon is ending a little-used privacy feature that let some users of its Echo smart speaker prevent their voice commands from going to the company's cloud.
Mar 20, 2025
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