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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.

Feb 28, 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 ...

Feb 27, 2025 feature

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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 ...

Mar 4, 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.

Mar 4, 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 ...

Feb 27, 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.

Mar 5, 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, ...

Feb 27, 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 ...

Mar 3, 2025

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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 ...

Mar 5, 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.