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This human-like robot wants you to open up
LONDON - Furhat tilts his or her head, smiles, exudes empathy and warmth and encourages us to open up. The robot, a three-dimensional bust with a projection of a human-like...
Siri loves spreading conspiracy theories
At the time of this writing, in the late afternoon on Tuesday, if I swipe to the right on my iPhone 7 Plus and type “Obama Muslim” into the search...
Apple exec Eddy Cue reportedly fell asleep during Siri meetings
Hey, Siri — can you wake me up when this meeting is over? Apple executive Eddy Cue was so bored in meetings about the tech giant’s Siri voice assistant that...
Hackers can use white noise to break into your Alexa
You know how only dogs can hear a dog whistle? Well, it turns out that there are certain types of white noise that only services like Amazon’s Alexa and Apple’s...
Siri has a potty mouth
Apple's virtual assistant Siri is under fire after it came to light that it has a surprising definition for the word "mother." On a Mac or iPhone, users can ask...
Apple's AirPods are finally getting new features
Apple may finally be gearing up to update its wireless AirPod earbuds, according to a report. The first of two AirPod updates is expected to land later this year, and...
Apple sets debut for HomePod smart speaker after delay
Seven months after its reveal, Apple has announced that the HomePod will make a limited debut early next month. The smart speaker — which will retail at $349 and features...
iPhone's Siri accidentally called upon by theater actor on stage
Et tu, Siri? A British theater-goer’s loud iPhone turned one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies into a comedy of errors. After Edward Stone, playing Cassius in “Julius Caesar,’’ delivered the...
Siri was first, but Google's AI now has a higher IQ
When Siri first hit the scene in 2011 — as the flagship feature on the iPhone 4s, no less — it was a novel piece of software to say the...
How Siri helped me connect with my autistic son
I know I’m a bad mother, but how bad? I wonder for the hundredth time as I watch Gus deep in conversation with Siri. Obsessed with weather formations, Gus has...
Virtual assistants can be hacked with inaudible commands
Researchers in China have found that it’s possible to control digital voice assistants using ultra-high frequencies that are inaudible to the human ear. To commandeer assistants like Amazon Alexa, Apple...
Siri rescues sick teen from Hurricane Harvey
When all else failed, an ailing Texas teen turned to Siri for help as Hurricane Harvey flooded her home. Tyler Frank, 14, who suffers from the genetic disorder sickle-cell anemia,...
Even Siri gets sexually harassed all the time
There’s something about women’s voices — at least as far as the IT world is concerned. Numerous studies have found that they are perceived as less confrontational, more collaborative and...
How Siri actually saved this man's life
A New Hampshire man who was badly burned in a house explosion is praising Siri for helping save his life. Christopher Beaucher of Springfield went to check on his mother’s...
Siri saves men from sinking boat
The iPhone’s “Hey Siri” feature helped save three fishermen from what could have otherwise been a tragic turn of events. According to Fox 4 News out of Florida, three fishermen...
This is the real way the US military changed the world
Following the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, US troops were embedded in areas in which few, if any, of our soldiers spoke the language. The Defense Advanced Research Project Agency...
4-year-old uses Siri to call for help and save his mom's life
A 4-year-old boy in the UK saved his mom’s life after he used Siri to call an ambulance, telling emergency services that “she’s closing her eyes and she’s not breathing.”...
Apple Car reportedly delayed until 2021
The rollout of the Apple Car reportedly has been delayed until 2021. According to a report by tech news site The Information, sources said that while Apple was targeting a...
Apple finally joins competitors with latest updates
Hey, Siri, how do we catch up with Google, Amazon, Facebook, Snapchat and Uber? Apple unveiled a slew of software upgrades for its gadgets on Monday that mostly looked like...
Apple's smarter Siri practically does everything for you
Apple is taking the stage again on Monday — and Siri had better sing. The Cupertino, Calif.-based tech giant is expected to unveil new features for its voice-powered assistant, connecting...