(WKEF/WRGT) — You’ve welcomed them into your home, now they’re part of your daily routine. Personal assistant devices like Google Home and Amazon Echo make your life easier, but tech experts say that convenience comes at a cost. “The mics are always on, unless you press the button that physically turns the mics off,” UD …
The world of virtual reality is expected to grow in the coming years, but may experience slower growth in the short term. Although the market for VR headsets is currently led by mobile-based viewers, the market for stand-alone VR systems will grow nearly 10 times faster than mobile in 2021, according to a new study …
Image: brittany herbert/mashable By Brett Williams2017-02-15 01:36:27 UTC After countless awkward interactions and botched commands, we’re finally getting to the point where it feels natural to have a conversation with our devices. From the rumored Samsung Bixby and Apple’s OG personal assistant Siri in phones to Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant in smart home hubs, …
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Video streaming boxes and game consoles tend to create a new problem for every one they solve: for every improved TV interface, there’s another input to switch to, or another remote control to use. And you still can’t get certain content stores, like Amazon’s Video app and Apple’s iTunes, on the same interface. That’s what …
If you’re a home theater geek, chances are your days are spent juggling several different remotes and TV inputs. Caavo, a startup from the folks behind the original Sling box, hopes to make your life a bit easier with its set-top box, which can control up to eight different devices at once. Think of it …
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Image: Vicky leta By Cassie Murdoch2017-02-14 22:49:25 UTC Still haven’t landed a date with Mr. or Ms. Right for tonight? Don’t worry, you don’t need to be alone on Valentine’s Day. The answer is right there within shouting distance: Alexa. Alexa, the AI voice assistant, is already the heart and soul of Amazon’s Echo, Dot …
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Neato Adds Chatbot Allowing Users To Communicate With Their Robot Vacuum Through Facebook From the holy shit you won’t believe it category, Neato, the world leader in smart robots for the home, has made their smart robot vacuum cleaners, even smarter. How, you ask? By integrating a new Neato Chatbot which will allow you to …
Amazon Echo’s Alexa just got a little smarter with the ability to keep an eye on your Microsoft account calendar. As first spotted by The Digital Lifestyle, Alexa can now be connected to your Microsoft account for keeping track of upcoming meetings and other events on your calendar. All you have to do to get …
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Imagine saying, “Alexa, ask Caavo to show ‘The Young Pope.’” Your TV turns on and after a few moments, the show picks up where you left off. TV is much easier to use in the future. That (very near) future is promised by a device called a Caavo, available this fall for $400, with preorders …
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Why it matters to you If you’ve been thinking of switching to LEDs for the energy efficiency, this bulb makes an even bigger earth-friendly impact. Last month, Sengled showcased its new Element lightbulb at CES 2017 in a model connected home display at Sands Expo. The Element bulb is the world’s first carbon-neutral lightbulb, according to the company. It’s …
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