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SAN FRANCISCO — In a world where data drives business, political and military decisions, falsified data has become a weapon, Intel Security Group head Christopher Young told the RSA Conference here this week. Credit: Jamesteohart/Shutterstock More Credit: Jamesteohart/Shutterstock “Data drives decisions, but decisions drive world history.  Stolen and manipulated data was used to hijack our …

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Imagine using the Amazon Echo as a phone A new report claims Amazon and Google are bringing voice calls to the Echo and Home. We had fun pretending to make a phone call with the connected speakers. by Lexy Savvides 1:44 Close Drag Smart, cloud-connected speakers like the Amazon Echo and the Google Home are …

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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 …

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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 …

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Amazon, Home Depot and Apple all have long-term advantages with Baby Boomers. Savvy investors, take note. The graying of America is accelerating, yet it feels as if no one is paying attention to the massive buying power of aging Baby Boomers. SEE ALSO: Where to Invest in 2017 The number of Americans 65 and older …

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Voice-controlled homes have been appearing on television since at least the 1990s. But is that what we’re really heading towards? With the rise of Alexa, dash buttons and other smart home devices, we may soon see further changes in how we live our lives at home. Below, 10 technology leaders from Forbes Technology Council offer …

Reality Or Science Fiction? How Your House Will Change In The Next Few Years Read More »

Dyson’s latest hairdryers on display at its Singapore facility.Image: dyson By Yvette Tan2017-02-14 06:04:26 UTC SINGAPORE — In the brave new world of smart homes, Dyson thinks it’s got a way to get a leg up over the competition: artificial intelligence. The British tech giant has just invested some $412 million in a new research …

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When it comes to connected devices in the home, more than one retailer aims to educate consumers about the Internet of Things in context. Target just re-launched its Open House connected home showroom space in San Francisco after seven weeks of retooling. The Open House is a retail space modeled after a home that showcases …

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