Google's AI Assistant aims to transcend the smart speaker
When Google launched its now distinctive digital assistant in 2016, it was already in danger of being an also-ran.
May 6, 2019
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BMW Group to show car tech detecting hand movements
The many advances of networking technologies linking driver, car and environment will be in evidence at the CES show in Vegas. BMW like other car companies are seriously looking for special footing in the marketplace with ...
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Smart home guide: What you need to know to get plugged in to the connected life
If the idea of asking Alexa or Google to turn on and off your lights appeals to you, and you're not doing it already, the holidays could be a great time to finally get to it.
Dec 23, 2019
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Google has an answer to keeping your work and school life at home on time amid COVID-19 pandemic: Family Bell
There are many things about doing school at home that aren't much like being at school. No lines of cars with kids dragging oversized backpacks, no recess games and no bells to alert students when to get to class.
Aug 6, 2020
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Greater safety through better communication at sea
Communication in the maritime environment is important for safety but does not always run smoothly. This can have catastrophic consequences. After all, 90% of all accidents at sea are caused by human error, and half of these ...
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Google rolls out updated privacy tools for YouTube, Maps
Google is rolling out more tools for users to control their privacy settings.
Oct 2, 2019
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Home items are getting smarter and creepier, like it or not
One day, finding an oven that just cooks food may be as tough as buying a TV that merely lets you change channels.
Jan 7, 2019
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CES 2019: Alexa vs. Google, foldable TVs and 5G to take center stage in Las Vegas
Every year, the Consumer Electronics Show kicks off the new year with a smorgasbord of new gadgets that may—or may not—ever see the light of day, gee-whiz new prototypes that do, indeed, wow us, and lots of talk about ...
Jan 8, 2019
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Comcast remote lets people with physical disabilities control the TV with their eyes
Most TV viewers take for granted the ability to change the channel from their couches with a remote control. That task may be near impossible for viewers with the most severe physical challenges.
Jun 18, 2019
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Microsoft says it 'listens' to conversations only with permission
Microsoft said Wednesday its contractors listen to conversations to hone voice translation features offered by Skype and its digital assistant Cortana, but only when obtaining user permission.
Aug 7, 2019
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