[ad_1] In practice, the patent would allow Alexa to “look backward” at recent things said aloud prior to hearing its name. For example, if a user said something like, “What’s the weather going to be like today, Alexa?” the device would hear the trigger word “Alexa” and quickly go back over the prior phrase to […]
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Watch the first teaser for CBS’ ‘Star Trek: Picard’ series
[ad_1] CBS has offered the first real peek at its upcoming Star Trek: Picard series with a minute-long teaser trailer. It doesn’t offer much in the way of detail beyond a look at some vineyards, a case of Chateau Picard wine and a noticeably older Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart). It seems as though he’s leading […]
Lawmakers call for regulation of facial recognition tech
[ad_1] While the hearing closed without any concrete plan for regulations in place, it’s clear that the idea of restricting the use of facial recognition technology — especially by law enforcement agencies and other government organizations — has a wide base of support. Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings said members are considering enforcing a moratorium or […]
Amazon made social mini-games to make warehouse work less bland
[ad_1] There are reportedly several games people can play, including ones entitled MissionRacer, PicksInSpace, Dragon Duel and CastleCrafter, each with simple graphics similar to old Nintendo titles like the original Super Mario Bros. The WSJ says playing is optional and the company doesn’t penalize those who choose not to participate. Those who do, however, are […]
After Math: Goodbye, Grumpy Cat, whoa oh oh
[ad_1] Terrible news, everyone! The internet's favorite maladjusted kitteh has gone to the Great Cat Tree in the sky after succumbing to a urinary tract infection earlier this week. She — yes, Grumpy Cat was a girl — will be missed. Likewise, Cray Superco… [ad_2] Source link
Trusting companies despite privacy lapses
[ad_1] People say they care about privacy but they continue to buy devices that can spy on themRani Molla,Vox In the wake of Cambridge Analytica, concerns about personal data privacy abound. Of course, Facebook isn’t the only company that’s been caught collecting and sharing user details it shouldn’t have. What’s most interesting about this entire […]
Amazon is building dedicated warehouses for hazardous goods
[ad_1] Afterward, Amazon pulled thousands of bear repellent and pepper spray products from 30 fulfillment centers in the US. It stapled the packaging on the items closed to help prevent leakage, the company told Wired, and it’s handling bear repellent with greater care. For instance, only humans will handle those products, not robots. It’s also […]
Amazon is backing Uber Eats rival Deliveroo in the UK
[ad_1] Amazon’s restaurant delivery service launched in the US in 2014 and eventually made its way to London in 2016. While it only lasted a couple of years in the UK, it’s clear that the company still believes there’s money to be made in the food delivery industry. According to British organization Sky News, Amazon […]
Over 34 million people use Amazon Fire TV
[ad_1] For a few years, Roku’s easy-to-use interface, wide selection of apps and integration with popular smart TVs like Phillips, Sharp and TCL made it the favored candidate for most households. But Amazon strived to catch up, expanding its content offerings and partnering with Best Buy to sell house-brand Insignia and Toshiba Fire TVs that […]
Amazon says it mistakenly pulled ads with religious content
[ad_1] It’s not clear how workers would have received the impression that there was a policy change. Amazon’s ad policies bar ads that “advocates or demeans” a religion, but that doesn’t preclude selling religious material in the first place. Whatever the explanation, the takedowns have apparently done significant damage to sales for at least some […]