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AI-generated ad slogans may rival those made by experts
How do AI-generated ad slogans compare to those created by professionals? New University of Minnesota research suggests that the pros tend to connect better with consumers, but AI tools may perform just as well by adopting ...
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'I can't be friends with the machine': What audio artists working in games think of AI
The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance, the union for voice actors and creatives, recently circulated a video of voice actor Thomas G. Burt describing the impact of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) on his livelihood.
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Scientists study the hidden cost of Netflix's autoplay
Autoplay, a feature that automatically begins the next episode or movie without user input, has become a staple of modern streaming platforms like Netflix. But how much is this convenience truly costing us in terms of control ...
Mar 4, 2025
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Chameleon phones and smart contact lenses: the gadgets of MWC 2025
As the world's biggest wireless technology fair, the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is packed with manufacturers showing off their latest gadgets and inventions.
Mar 4, 2025
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Wearable tech has far to go before challenging smartphones
Wearable gadgets like smart watches and glasses are growing more capable every year, but experts say smartphones will remain ubiquitous for the foreseeable future—not least thanks to artificial intelligence features.
Mar 3, 2025
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Are the Oscars going bananas? An animator explains why digital apes are the real winners of the 2025 awards
Hollywood's biggest night, the Academy Awards, arrives this weekend, but this year there's some monkey business going on. It's easy to focus on the race for best picture, best actor and best actress, but look a little closer ...
Mar 3, 2025
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Robots with eyes more likely to be perceived as having a 'mind'
Over the past few years, engineers have developed increasingly advanced robotic systems already introduced in some public spaces and could soon be deployed in home environments. Many of these robots are humanoids, meaning ...
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Amazon's Goodreads builds community but breeds division. Rival StoryGraph is playing it safe—and gaining ground
Reading, once a largely private activity, has become more public and communal with the emergence of book-centered social media spaces. But while the "BookTok" and "Bookstagram" communities are often in the news, Goodreads, ...
Feb 27, 2025
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Amazon's new AI-powered Alexa promises to be your 'best friend in a digital world' for a monthly fee
Amazon on Wednesday unveiled a generative-AI infused Alexa that it says will allow the popular voice assistant to have more personality, check a user's tone and even plan romantic dates.
Feb 27, 2025
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One Tech Tip: Getting a lot of unwanted phone calls? Here are ways to stop them
Unwanted phone calls are out of control. Whether it's a robocall trying to sell you something or spam calls from scammers trying to rip you off, it's enough to make you want to stop answering your phone. So what can you do ...
Feb 27, 2025
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Australians at risk: How deceptive online tactics are manipulating us
Australians are being manipulated online every day through digital tactics designed to trick them into handing over personal data, making unintended purchases and engaging with online platforms in ways they had never intended.
Feb 27, 2025
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Amazon's next-gen Alexa gets AI upgrade
Online retail behemoth Amazon on Wednesday announced a new version of its Alexa voice assistant that is powered by generative artificial intelligence, giving the device more human-like qualities.
Feb 26, 2025
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Chinese dating simulator Love and Deepspace now has a period tracker—it signals a shift in mobile gaming
"24/7 companionship. Spend time with him whenever you want."
Feb 26, 2025
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AI tool lets users relight portraits using descriptive text prompts
An innovative AI model has been developed to create dynamic lighting effects in portrait images and videos using only text input. This technology allows users to adjust colors easily with descriptive prompts, such as "warm, ...
Feb 26, 2025
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Apple to fix iPhone dictation glitch that suggests replacing the word 'racist' with 'Trump'
Apple is fixing a bug within the dictation feature on some iPhones that briefly suggests the word "Trump" when a word with an R consonant is spoken, including "racist."
Feb 26, 2025
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HikingTTE: A deep learning approach for hiking travel time estimation based on personal walking ability
At the University of Electro-Communications, a research team led by Mizuho Asako, Yasuyuki Tahara, Akihiko Ohsuga, and Yuichi Sei has developed a new deep learning model called "HikingTTE" that significantly improves hiking ...
Feb 25, 2025
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Unwanted advances: Apple's Memories, AirDrop pose problems for vulnerable women
Features of Apple's iPhone operating system such as Memories and AirDrop can harm vulnerable women by randomly presenting them with photos of past abusers or allowing perpetrators to send unsolicited sexual images, according ...
Feb 25, 2025
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For push promotions, timing is everything: How brick-and-mortar retailers can compete with Amazon
You're leaving the office, when your phone dings. A nearby store is having a sale on a smartwatch, and an app displays a coupon for 20% off. You head right over.
Feb 21, 2025
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AI tool creates 3D video game worlds with iterative design
A generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that could help video game designers to craft gameplay iteratively is presented in a Nature paper. The AI model, developed by researchers at Microsoft, generated robust three-dimensional ...
Feb 19, 2025
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As AI gets smarter, are we getting dumber?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic fantasy—it's here, and it's thinking for us.
Feb 18, 2025
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How far would you trust AI to make important decisions? Research suggests statistical literacy shapes trust
From tailored Netflix recommendations to personalized Facebook feeds, artificial intelligence (AI) adeptly serves content that matches our preferences and past behaviors. But while a restaurant tip or two is handy, how comfortable ...
Feb 17, 2025
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A guide for using VR and AR technology in foreign markets
Global businesses are embracing augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to connect with consumers around the world. The technologies offer new ways to get a feel for products before buying—for everything from virtually ...
Feb 14, 2025
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Improved QR code format could quash phishing attacks by notifying users where they're heading
The ubiquitous QR ("quick response") codes that appear on everything from parking pay stations to soda cans and promotional flyers have become an increasingly popular target for cybercriminals to exploit through QR code–based ...
Feb 11, 2025
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Q&A: How women and girls are changing gaming
Gaming is one of the biggest industries in the world. In fact, in 2024, the revenue from the worldwide gaming market was estimated at almost $US455 billion. For context, the gaming industry is now generating more revenue ...
Feb 11, 2025
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