Consumer & Gadgets
In June 1969, John E. Warnock achieved a milestone of sorts at the University of Utah by producing the shortest Ph.D. dissertation in the university's history.
Aug 23, 2023
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Security
After remaking their security procedures following the 9/11 attacks to stop airline hijackings, carriers are now faced with rising threats targeting computers and electronic equipment critical to their operations and safety.
Sep 11, 2021
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Internet
In a world suddenly fearful of touch, voice technology is getting a fresh look.
May 10, 2020
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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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Consumer & Gadgets
Amazon is planning to automatically enroll owners of its devices in a program that would share a slice of their internet connection with neighbors.
Jun 2, 2021
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Internet
When people see that they can control their privacy settings on websites and apps that offer entertainment or product recommendations, they tend to be more trusting of those sites, according to researchers.
Apr 26, 2019
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Internet
Almost everywhere you look where two or more people are gathered together, someone is staring at the screen of a mobile phone or other device, swiping left, swiping right, tapping icons, scrolling…
Mar 10, 2020
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Machine learning & AI
A new EPFL study has demonstrated the persuasive power of large language models, finding that participants debating GPT-4 with access to their personal information were far more likely to change their opinion compared to ...
Apr 15, 2024
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Business
Elon Musk reached an agreement to buy Twitter for roughly $44 billion on Monday, promising a more lenient touch to policing content on the social media platform where he—the world's richest person—promotes his interests, ...
Apr 25, 2022
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Engineering
Many people remember a specific food they enjoyed as children, whether it's a special pie made by a grandparent, a once-a-year tasty treat for a holiday or spring rolls from a street vendor. But while the memory of the experience ...
May 24, 2023
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