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.
Jul 13, 2021
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Consumer & Gadgets
News tagged with video calls
Robotics
Robot enables communication between people in quarantine and their relatives
Researchers of the Integrated Systems Engineering Group of the University of Malaga (UMA) have designed a telepresence robot that enables people suffering from COVID-19 to talk to their loved ones.
May 21, 2021
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Consumer & Gadgets
Amazon rolls out new Echo Show smart video displays, including version for kids
Amazon is rolling out new versions of its Echo devices with screens, including its first model for kids.
May 12, 2021
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Security
China state TV raps Kohler, BMW for using facial recognition
Chinese state TV has criticized bathroom fixtures brand Kohler and automaker BMW for the use of facial recognition technology on visitors to their outlets in possible violation of privacy rules that took effect this year.
Mar 16, 2021
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Business
Tougher EU privacy rules loom for Messenger, Zoom
Messaging apps such as Messenger or WhatsApp and video calls on Zoom face stricter privacy rules in Europe, after a draft law passed a key EU hurdle on Wednesday.
Feb 10, 2021
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Consumer & Gadgets
LG just upped its dual-screen smartphone offering with swiveling LG Wing
We've seen more than a few dual-screen smartphones that fold and flip to expand. Now, there's one that swivels.
Sep 15, 2020
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Internet
Facebook lets friends watch shows together while apart
Coronavirus lockdowns have led to a sharp increase in virtual watch parties as a way to get together with friends, and Facebook is getting in on the action.
Sep 15, 2020
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Computer Sciences
Engineers offer smart, timely ideas for AI bottlenecks
Rice University researchers have demonstrated methods for both designing innovative data-centric computing hardware and co-designing hardware with machine-learning algorithms that together can improve energy efficiency by ...
Jun 11, 2020
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Consumer & Gadgets
Four tips for more professional looking—and better sounding—video calls
Many people are spending more of the workday on video calls, and most of us want to look better, sound better—and have the polished poise of a professional.
May 20, 2020
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Internet
Virus-isolated silver surfers ride a new tech wave
Before entering coronavirus lockdown with the rest of Britain in March, 73-year-old Pamela Cox had never shopped or banked online. Zoom was something you did with a camera lens.
May 13, 2020
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