Consumer & Gadgets
When it comes to accessibility in gaming, Microsoft takes two steps forward with the Xbox Adaptive Controller, but a giant leap back with its ban on third-party devices.
Dec 6, 2023
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Robotics
In a step toward more autonomous soft robots and wearable technologies, EPFL researchers have created a device that uses color to simultaneously sense multiple mechanical and temperature stimuli.
Dec 1, 2023
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Security
Recent advances in generative artificial intelligence have spurred developments in realistic speech synthesis. While this technology has the potential to improve lives through personalized voice assistants and accessibility-enhancing ...
Nov 27, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
One voice does not fit all when it comes to virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa, according to a team led by Penn State researchers that examined how customization and perceived similarity between user and voice assistant ...
Nov 22, 2023
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Computer Sciences
As artificial intelligence (AI) reaches the peak of its popularity, researchers have warned the industry might be running out of training data—the fuel that runs powerful AI systems. This could slow down the growth of AI ...
Nov 8, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
Voice speed and interaction style may determine whether a user sees a digital assistant like Alexa or Siri as a helpful partner or something to control, according to a team led by Penn State researchers. The findings reveal ...
Oct 31, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
When Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton shared a beautiful story of his brother Nicolas experiencing a professional F1 simulator, he said "The smile you see here never left his face."
Oct 27, 2023
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Hardware
Australian researchers have developed cutting-edge technology known as "acoustic touch" that helps people "see" using sound. The technology has the potential to transform the lives of those who are blind or have low vision.
Oct 26, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
If you had serious concerns a major corporation were harvesting your personal information for its commercial gain but not your benefit, would you:
Oct 10, 2023
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Internet
APIs, or application programming interfaces, are the gateways to the digital world. They link a wide array of software applications and systems. APIs facilitate communication between different software systems, and so power ...
Sep 26, 2023
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