Are robots covered under free speech laws? That may be the issue at stake in a recent Arkansas murder trial. Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) is pleading First Amendment rights for its automated speaker Alexa in the trial. Prosecutors have requested that the court order Amazon to hand over recordings made by an Echo Dot, a miniature …
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“Alexa” is the virtual, voice-activated assistant housed in the smash hit Amazon Echo smart speaker, and one of her claims to fame is a growing library of third-party voice apps called “skills.” Each one of them teaches her a new trick or two, and today, that library of skills hit a major milestone, topping 10,000 …
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Amazon is doubling down on its refusal to turn over voice records from an Echo device to Arkansas police, who believe the digital voice assistant may help solve a hot tub murder from last November. In a new filing in Arkansas state court, Amazon (amzn) claimed records from the Echo should receive special protection under …
Latest Jobs – Business Development Manager – McLean Ross Feb 23, 2017 george marshall Latest Jobs 0 Image: Mclean Ross Industry: Connected Homes Location: UK Salary: Up to £60,000 Reference: BD56 Summary McLean Ross are currently partnered with a Global Solutions Provider who are looking to build out their connected homes division by recruiting …
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(Jack Dempsey/AP Images for LG Electronics) According to our research at Retail Systems Research, retailers are very bullish on the future of the Internet of Things, or IoT. They are most excited about opportunities to interact with consumers via their mobile phones and even consumers’ own IoT devices (think wearables). For them, IoT is not …
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(Photo : Aban Tech/Youtube) LG webOS 3.5: the first platform on TV that is UL-2900-1 certified against cyber attacks. LG was certified by UL on its WebOS 3.5 Smart TV. The company proves strict security after receiving 2900-1 Cybersecurity Assurance Program. LG’s WebOS 3.5 Security Manager was the very first Smart TV which receives certification …
ZDNet Amazon continues to resist the efforts of US authorities to obtain recordings from an Echo device which was in a home at the heart of a murder investigation. This week, as reported by the BBC, the retail giant pressed back against the demand, claiming that prosecutors have not established that the Echo’s records are …
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I’ve used a lot of network connected cameras in many years of testing and for the most part they are clumsy to install, not the most amazing quality and are let down by a disappointing app and feature set. If you’re looking for a security and monitoring solution around your home then a system like Netgear Arlo …
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Students Collaborate on Innovative Solutions Using the Internet of Things Aggies Invent is known for bringing together a unique group of students and mentors for an innovative 48 hours. The most recent event, Aggies Invent: Internet of Things, did not disappoint. In addition to students from the Texas A&M University College of Engineering, five engineering …
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[Note: This article is the first part of a series which will examine the current landscape of intelligent virtual assistants available to American consumers and across the globe. Part two of this series will compare some of the largest names in the sector, including Alexa, Siri and Cortana. Part three will look at smaller tech …