Have we fallen out of love with voice assistants?
Worries over privacy and the cost of living have curbed interest in voice assistants like Alexa......»»
Book Review: How Our Love for Citrus Shaped the Modern World
A history of citrus fruits, from the Han Dynasty to the modern orange juice industry.....»»
Apple and Google threaten automaker AI voice assistant push
While automakers toil to build visual interfaces that can compete with big tech, voice assistants represent the next battleground for a key consumer touch point......»»
Adaptability of trees persists after millions of years of climate change, finds study
Seven of the most common forest trees in Europe have been shown to be able to shelter their genetic diversity from major shifts in environmental conditions. This is despite their ranges having shrunk and the number of trees having fallen sharply duri.....»»
5 sci-fi movies on Netflix you need to watch in October 2024
Here are five sci-fi movies you need to watch on Netflix in October, including a dystopian horror film and an innovative romance about love and heartbreak......»»
Based on your feedback, the Ars 9.0.1 redesign is live
Here are the main changes made so far. We love all the feedback that Ars readers have submitted since we rolled out the Ars Technica 9.0 design last week—even the, err, deeply p.....»»
Fall is here: Why do some trees lose their leaves while others stay green?
The autumn has arrived and northeastern North America's forests will soon grace us with a breathtaking palette of reds, yellows and golds. These vivid colors will then fade, giving way to bare branches, as the fallen leaves blanket the forest floor,.....»»
Is this the movie to beat at next year’s Oscars? Watch the trailer and decide for yourself
Neon has released the latest trailer for Anora, Sean Baker's chaotic love story starring Mikey Madison. Can Anora become a contender at the 2025 Oscars?.....»»
This hot-swappable RGB gaming keyboard is 40% off today — only $54
Thanks to Prime Big Deal Days, this EPOMAKER hot-swappable RGB gaming keyboard is on sale for an incredibly low price. Don't miss it gamers. You'll love it......»»
This Breville coffee maker is $200 off today — Normally $750
This Breville coffee maker, the Barista Express, is available at a huge discount for Prime Big Deal Days. If you love coffee, you need to see it......»»
If you love Deus Ex, keep your eyes on Neo Berlin 2087
Plenty of big games are set to launch in 2025, but don't sleep on Neo Berlin 2087 if you love games like Deus Ex......»»
Ray-Ban Meta glasses hit version 9.0, get new voice messaging
You can now set timers, send voice memos, and send Meta AI chats to others with the latest update to the Ray-Ban Meta glasses......»»
3 new Xbox Game Pass games you should play this weekend (October 4-6)
You should consider playing Sifu, We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie, or All You Need is Help on Xbox Game Pass this weekend......»»
Lords of the Fallen 2: everything we know so far
Lords of the Fallen 2 is real and in development, but what other details are out there? Here's everything we know about the next soulslike adventure on the way......»»
Camera Control video zoom isn’t usable yet, but I expect a software update to fix it
Back in February, I talked about the difficulty of smoothly zooming video footage using the on-screen controls, and said I’d really love a hardware control. The iPhone 16 looked like it might give me what I wanted, with the Camera Control video zoo.....»»
Google expands its AI search function, incorporates ads into Overviews on mobile
Google announced a slew of new AI-enhanced features for its Lens app, including voice questions, video analysis, and "dramatically more helpful results.".....»»
Priceline has a new AI voice assistant thanks to OpenAI
Priceline debuts AI voice assistant using OpenAI model......»»
Early foster care gave poor women power, 17th-century records reveal
A rare collection of 300-year-old petitions gives voice to the forgotten women who cared for England's most vulnerable children while battling their local authorities......»»
Welcome to our latest design update, Ars 9.0!
More good stuff. Personalization, responsive design, and more. Greetings from the Orbiting HQ! As you can see, we've refreshed the site design. We hope you'll come to love it. Ars.....»»
How to turn on Voice Isolation with Apple AirPods
If you own an AirPods Pro or AirPods 4, you can now use a new feature that was once only available through Mac, iPhone, and iPad, Voice Isolation......»»
OpenAI unveils easy voice assistant creation at 2024 developer event
Altman steps back from the keynote limelight and lets four major API additions do the talking. On Monday, OpenAI kicked off its annual DevDay event in San Francisco, unveiling fou.....»»