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......»»
Everything leaving Netflix in April 2024
Crimson Peak, The Hateful Eight, The Nice Guys, The Raid, Train to Busan, and more are leaving Netflix before the end of April 2024. Catch them while you can!.....»»
Genesis unveils its take on the big luxury EV—the Neolun Concept
Korea's luxury automaker brings five surprises to the New York International Auto Show. Enlarge / This concept points the way to a future Genesis flagship SUV. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Genesis provided train tickets fro.....»»
New data confirms swift parrot population fears
A new evaluation from The Australian National University (ANU) of the number of swift parrots left in the wild has confirmed their population size is likely only a few hundred and declining rapidly......»»
Home Depot’s Hubspace is a great way to start building your smart home
Hubspace isn't as powerful as Alexa or Google Home, but its simple design makes it great for beginners. Here are our impressions of the smart home software......»»
Amazon Big Spring Sale: Get up to 43% off Echo smart speakers
Get an Amazon Echo smart speaker with the discounts that are available in Amazon's Big Spring Sale, where prices for the Alexa-powered devices start at $23......»»
Save $100 on this Cobra dash cam with rear view camera
The Cobra SC 400D dash cam comes with a rear-view accessory and built-in Amazon's Alexa. It's currently on sale from Best Buy for $300 after a $100 discount......»»
Jokes and sound effects: 50+ funny things to ask Alexa in 2024
Did you know that Alexa is a comedy genius? Here's a list of talking points that Amazon's voice assistant is sure to make you laugh over. Enjoy open-mic night!.....»»
How to connect Alexa to your TV for smart voice control
Alexa is a powerful smart assistant that can even control your TV. Here's how to connect Alexa to your smart TV, set-top box, or streaming device......»»
Echo Hub vs. Echo Show 8: Which is the best option for your smart home?
The Echo Hub and Echo Show 8 both feature a large touchscreen and give you access to the Alexa voice assistant. But which one is best for your smart home?.....»»
How to use Amazon Echo as a doorbell chime
Your Echo device can be linked to your video doorbell, allowing the former to issue a chime when the latter is rung. Here’s how to set this up in the Alexa app!.....»»
Amazon Echo Hub review: a smart remote for your wall
The Amazon Echo Hub gives you the buttons to finally stop relying on Alexa, but its interface comes with its own quirks......»»
Reddit seals $60M deal with Google to boost AI tools, report claims
Google has struck a deal worth $60 million that will allow it to use Reddit content to train its generative-AI models, a report claimed on Thursday......»»
Your Reddit posts will now help Google train its AI
Google and Reddit have announced a partnership in which Google will be using Reddit posts to help train its AI tools. The post Your Reddit posts will now help Google train its AI appeared first on Phandroid. Training AI to think and behave.....»»
New realistic computer model will help robots collect moon dust
A new computer model mimics moon dust so well that it could lead to smoother and safer lunar robot teleoperations. The tool, developed by researchers at the University of Bristol and based at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, could be used to train as.....»»
How to Make a Talking Head Video
Are you looking for a resource to train your new recruitments or a representative to share your brand persona on social media? With talking head videos, you don’t need to feed that extra buck down the drain. The talking head video features anim.....»»
Ford to reopen Detroit train station starting in June after massive six-year renovation
The restored building is to include a mixture of Ford and other employees as part of its autonomous and EV campus, and part of the plan includes turning some of the top floors into hotel space......»»
Reddit sells training data to unnamed AI company ahead of IPO
If you've posted on Reddit, you're likely feeding the future of AI. Enlarge (credit: Reddit) On Friday, Bloomberg reported that Reddit has signed a contract allowing an unnamed AI company to train its models on the site'.....»»
Protect your personal data: how to secure an Alexa device
Alexa devices in your home have microphones to listen to what you say and cameras to record you. Use caution......»»
Court Dismisses Authors’ Copyright Infringement Claims Against OpenAI
Several authors, including comedian Sarah Silverman, have suffered an early loss in their copyright battle against OpenAI. The authors accused OpenAI of using pirated copies of their books to train its models. A California federal court dismissed the.....»»
Can you manage your house with a local, no-cloud voice assistant? Mostly, yes.
If you're tired of Alexa and Google listening, local voice is a real thing now. Enlarge / The most impressive part is what Home Assistant's voice control does not do: share your voice input with a large entity aiming to sell you.....»»