Two-thirds of Americans, 227 million, play video games. For many games were an escape, stress relief in pandemic
Yes, we did play more video games during the coronavirus pandemic.
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A ring made as identity wearable for opening doors, computer, car
(Tech Xplore)—Knock, knock. Who's there? Me. Me who? No, no need to ask, and no need to answer.
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Dark mode may not save battery life as much as anticipated
When Android and Apple operating system updates started giving users the option to put their smartphones in dark mode, the feature showed potential for saving the battery life of newer phones with screens that allow darker-colored ...
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Facebook reveals goals for 3-D augmented reality glasses
With the reality of virtual interaction increasing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Facebook is expanding its AI-based augmented reality (AR) initiative. The company's Reality Labs aim to develop lightweight, stylish glasses ...
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Health record app for Google Glass developed by Drchrono
The future of Google Glass in health care appears to be by now not a question of if but a question of where and when. Philips Healthcare, in its explorations into health care's future, created a video that imagined how Google ...
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Say again? AI provides the latest word in clearer audio
If you've been listening to more podcasts while stuck at home this year, you may have noticed a side effect of the uptick in virtual conversations: a decline in audio quality. Interviews conducted by phone or video chat often ...
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AI use makes us overestimate our cognitive performance, study reveals
When it comes to estimating how good we are at something, research consistently shows that we tend to rate ourselves as slightly better than average. This tendency is stronger in people who perform low on cognitive tests. ...
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Microsoft to release new apps view for hybrid work
As the COVID-19 pandemic draws to a close, Microsoft intends to follow through on its plan for an easier layout to connect remote users to participants in office attending the same meetings. This new layout, called Front ...
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Sony designing finger-tracking VR controller
A report by Sony software engineers reveals the company is developing a highly immersive virtual reality motion system likely to be used in its next generation PlayStation controllers.
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Erotophilia and sexual sensation-seeking are good predictors of engagement with sex robots, according to new research
Advances in technology, in particular artificial intelligence (AI), are impacting our everyday lives in ever more ways—including our sex lives. Sex robots—life-size, lifelike machines powered by AI and used for sexual purposes—are ...
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