Can you train a parrot to use Alexa, and should you?
Can parrots use Alexa voice commands to control Echos or even order items? You may be surprised just what these intelligent birds can get away with -- and how......»»
Europe Is Investing Heavily In Trains
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: Train travel in Europe is on the upswing, thanks to growing interest from travelers, a renaissance in sleeper trains, and new investments in high-speed rail lines across the continent. But.....»»
Uber to bring train and airplane tickets to its app this summer
Uber expands its services to serve as one-stop-shop for travel, but only in the UK......»»
The Best Alexa Speakers
For those that frequently use Amazon Alexa within their smart home setup, finding a high-quality pair of speakers to use with this virtual assistant is a must. Alexa speakers come in a wide variety. Whether you're looking for studio speakers or a.....»»
38,000 health workers dispatched to Shanghai as COVID outbreak worsens
Reports of crowded quarantine centers and parents being separated from children. Enlarge / Train attendants holding signs welcome a medical team from Tianjin at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station on April 3, 2022 in Tianjin, China. A te.....»»
Want to hop on the Nothing train? You can invest in the startup
Nothing has opened itself up for investment after going public with the second round of community investments in April......»»
Want to hop on the Nothing train? You can invest in startup
Nothing has opened itself up for investment after going public with the second round of community investments in April......»»
Researchers observe total reflection of ultraviolet wave train at a coronal hole
Researchers from Yunnan Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences observed and verified for the first time that the coronal wave train totally reflected at the coronal hole boundary, which provides essential evidence for the essence of the cor.....»»
Unraveling the mystery of parrot longevity
Parrots are famous for their remarkable cognitive abilities and exceptionally long lifespans. Now, a study led by Max Planck researchers has shown that one of these traits has likely been caused by the other. By examining 217 parrot species, the rese.....»»
How to play Sirius XM on your Amazon Echo
Love SiriusXM and have an Echo device? Now you can play your SiriusXM stations on an Echo thanks to Alexa compatibility. Here's how to set it up......»»
Simulated human eye movement aims to train metaverse platforms
Computer engineers have developed virtual eyes that simulate how humans look at the world accurately enough for companies to train virtual reality and augmented reality programs. Called EyeSyn for short, the program will help developers create applic.....»»
The 8 best Alexa music stations
Looking for new music stations with Alexa? You have plenty of options! Here's how music stations work on Alexa devices and what stations are worth trying......»»
Residents survey damage after powerful Japan quake
People in northeast Japan were cleaning up and surveying the damage on Thursday after a powerful 7.4-magnitude quake derailed a bullet train, opened cracks in highways and initially cut power to over two million homes......»»
Fossil Gen 6 Adds Amazon Alexa as Assistant Choice
The Fossil Gen 6 launched last year with a promise to offer choice in assistants, starting first with Google Assistant and later adding Amazon Alexa. Today, Fossil has announced that Amazon Alexa is now available to their latest smartwatch. Fossil te.....»»
How to train your dog in basic "life" skills, and why it"s important
Every year at Crufts, the UK's largest dog show, canines and their people can participate in all manner of exciting competitions. Whether heelwork-to-music (essentially dancing with dogs) or obedience, or the high-speed relay races of flyball, it can.....»»
Ford"s ‘Electric University" to train dealers in all things EV
Ford and its dealer council will launch "Electric University" to give salespeople, service technicians and parts department staffers a crash course on all things EV......»»
Can AI Help Casinos Cut Down on Problem Gambling?
The New York Times looks at Mindway AI, a company that predicts future problem gambling. Built using research at Aarhus University by its founder, Kim Mouridsen, the company uses psychologists to train A.I. algorithms in identifying behaviors associ.....»»
Peacemaker Funko Pops Are Up for Preorder
A nice set of Peacemaker Funko Pops has just gone up for preorder on Amazon. They're set to release in July.If there's one thing I've learned covering collectibles, it's that the Funko train does not stop. The company that makes these ado.....»»
Every theatrical Batman solo movie, ranked
The Dark Knight has had many iterations in live-action films, and while some are absolute triumphs, others can't help but feel like utter train wrecks......»»
CEO Secrets: Drone boss Henri Seydoux shares his advice
Henri Seydoux, founder and CEO of French drone specialists Parrot, shares his business advice......»»
Is it feasible to go all-in with one smart home ecosystem?
What is the true cost of choosing only one smart home ecosystem? Whether HomeKit, Alexa, or Assistant, we tackle what it will take to invest in just one......»»