How Tech Could Help Creators Look Before They Leap

[ad_1] It is summer — a time when a lot of us get to see new movies, many of which totally suck. The folks who made The Emoji Movie apparently were worried... Read more »

Merged VR: Augmented Reality Cubed

[ad_1] There is considerable development activity at the high end of hardware and content creation for virtual reality and augmented reality, as well as such AR aliases as mixed reality, extended reality... Read more »

The Smart Home Appliance and You

[ad_1] The recent rumor that iRobot had engaged in talks with Apple, Amazon and Google parent Alphabet to sell the data its Roomba vacuum cleaner gathers caused widespread privacy concerns. Roomba maps... Read more »

Tech Leaders Urge UN to Ban AI-Based Lethal Weapons

[ad_1] A group of the world’s top technology leaders, led by Tesla founder Elon Musk, on Sunday published an open letter urging the United Nations to ban the use of artificial intelligence... Read more »

Robots May Become Go-To Customer Service Reps

[ad_1] The customer service robot market will be worth US$88 million by 2022, according to a report Tractica released earlier this week. Annual shipments are expected to increase from 2,730 units in... Read more »

As New Turnaround King, Is HP Better Than Apple?

[ad_1] HP is the new turnaround king — but is it better than Apple? By “better,” I mean a better potential investment. Companies tend to wax and wane. IBM was the king... Read more »

Alexa Can Make Music Echo All Through the House

[ad_1] Amazon’s digital assistant, Alexa, has a new musical talent, the company announced Tuesday. “Today, we’re making Alexa even smarter with an all-new feature that lets you play music synchronized on multiple... Read more »

SIGGRAPH 2017: Virtual Reality Is Alive and Flourishing

[ad_1] The SIGGRAPH conference is a year event that focuses on the latest in computer graphics and other interactive arts. It is a multidiscipline show, mixing computer imaging with other physical creations.... Read more »

Alexa, Cortana Become New BFFs

[ad_1] Microsoft and Amazon this week announced a deal that will let their voice-controlled digital assistants, Cortana and Alexa, engage in cross-platform communications, a move that could expand radically both companies’ use... Read more »

5 Ways to Give E-Commerce Shopping That Personal Touch

[ad_1] Shopping online can feel a bit impersonal. It’s all about looking at screens and filling virtual carts, and not so much about having a rich experience. Many consumers long for just... Read more »