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“Alexa, who is the woman behind your voice?”This post was originally published on this site

Amazon is rolling out new versions of its Echo devices with screens, including its first model for kids.This post was originally published on this site

Tech giants Amazon, Apple and Google have announced their support of Matter, a standard focusing on capable and secure smart devices for homes. Also known as Internet of Things (IoT) products, these devices include smart […]

As drivers line up at gas stations on the East Coast in the aftermath of a cyberattack on a vital fuel pipeline, GasBuddy has been a go-to app for finding the nearest spot to fill […]

Experts in virtual reality locomotion have developed a new resource that analyzes all the different possibilities of locomotion currently available.This post was originally published on this site

Apple announced it will award $45 million to Corning, which makes a special glass used on the iPhone 12.This post was originally published on this site

Social media has become a powerful force for spreading information, and unfortunately, misinformation. Anti-vaccine groups have established a strong presence on social media sites like Facebook. A pair of UConn researchers recently found these groups […]

History tells us that games are an inseparable facet of humanity, and mainly for good reasons. Advocates of video games laud their pros: they help develop problem-solving skills, socialize, relieve stress, and exercise the mind […]

A UCL study across nine countries shows smartphones are more than devices we use, they’re ‘the place where we live’ and swap for close contact with others.This post was originally published on this site

New Zealanders are worried about bias in automated decision-making, according to research conducted by Massey University research group Toi Āria: Design for Public Good.This post was originally published on this site