Tag: Alexa
Star Wars Outlaws launches, X braced for Brazil ban
The first-ever open world Star Wars video game, the highly-anticipated Star Wars Outlaws, launches today. The third-person role play game (RPG) focuses on a Han Solo-inspired scoundrel, Kay Vess, and […]
Children overrate smart speaker intelligence, Samsung Galaxy Ring to offer meal planning
Children overrate the intelligence of smart speakers – such as Alexa, Siri or Google Home – and are uncertain if the systems can think like humans or not, research suggests. […]
Brits not looking forward to morning rush, claims Alexa study
Exercising before work, not having to rush and tucking into a leisurely breakfast are among the things Brits will miss the most when their morning routines return to normal. A […]
ShinyShiny round up: ‘Alexa, how’s my heart beat’
The first AI system for contactless monitoring of heart rhythm using smart speakers has been developed. Created by researchers at the University of Washington the system works by emitting audio […]
Parents reveal lengths they go to for uninterrupted night’s sleep
Surrendering their phones for a day and cancelling social plans are just some of the sacrifices new parents are prepared to make in order to get a full night’s sleep, […]
Two fifths of Brits worry that digital assistants are listening to their secrets
Two-fifths (40%) of Brits have considered their new digital assistants could be listening in on their conversations with over a third (37%) tailoring the way they speak in front of […]
Fashion Magazine Fashion Fix Daily launches on Amazon Echo
Is this the future of publishing, magazines that are essentially read to you by a robot because you’re too lazy to read the words for yourself? Certainly Fashion Fix Daily hopes so […]
What are the best accessories for your Amazon Echo?
Chris Price looks at some of the best accessories you can buy for the latest voice controlled speaker and multimedia device, the Amazon Echo. A hands-free speaker you can control […]