How to make your own Alexa skills
Learn how to build your own Alexa skills with Amazon's tools. You can even share your new skills with friends or publish them to the Alexa Skills Store......»»
Sega and Microsoft have formed a next-gen tech ‘alliance’
SEGA and Microsoft have announced a strategic alliance focused on SEGA's developmental skills and Microsoft's Azure Cloud platform......»»
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Which skills should you unlock first?
Guardians of the Galaxy presents you with several skills and perks to unlock. What skills and perks should you unlock first?.....»»
Watch Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot dance like the Stones’ Mick Jagger
Watch Boston Dynamics' versatile Spot robot mirror moves by Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger in the latest demonstration of its dancing skills......»»
The best Alexa-compatible coffee makers
You can ask Alexa to brew your coffee with one of these compatible smart coffee makers from brands like Hamilton Beach and Keurig......»»
Biodiversity collections address science workforce needs
The task of training an effective cadre of biodiversity scientists has grown more challenging in recent years, as foundational skills and knowledge in organismal biology have increasingly required complementary data skills and knowledge. Writing in B.....»»
Researchers use mobile tech, forge partnerships to study home literacy efforts
Penn State scientists are combining their skills in data science and innovative approaches to mobile technology with their ability to forge community partnerships to find ways to support families in their home literacy efforts......»»
Amazon Brings Alexa To Hospitals and Senior Living Centers
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: After already targeting verticals like hotels and apartment complexes, Amazon announced today it's now rolling out new solutions for healthcare providers and senior living centers. The solutions, w.....»»
Alexa is coming to retirement homes and hospitals to keep families in touch
Alexa Smart Properties is working with several senior living and hospital facilities to provide better levels of care and independence to patients......»»
Alexa’s coming to retirement homes and hospitals to keep families in touch
Alexa Smart Properties is working with several senior living and hospital facilities to provide better levels of care and independence to patients......»»
Study: Multitasking hinders youth social skills
FaceTime, the Apple video-chat application, is not a replacement for real human interaction, especially for children, according to a new study......»»
Amazon"s Alexa Collects More of Your Data Than Any Other Smart Assistant
According to a survey from Reviews.org, Amazon's Alexa collects more data from users than any of the other digital assistants analyzed, which included the Google Assistant, Siri, Bixby, and Cortana. PCMag reports: All five services collect your name,.....»»
Save $130 on Samsung’s Alexa-enabled soundbar at Amazon today
The Samsung HW-S61A 5-channel soundbar with Alexa built-in is currently being offered on Amazon for $200, down from its regular price of $330......»»
Amazon makes it easier to bring different types of silicon to Alexa devices
Greater variety in SoCs may give products more control over things like battery life. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Alexa gets around. The voice assistant has been in all types of devices, not just Amazon's Echo products. You can ta.....»»
Alexa’s controversial drop-in feature could be critical to saving lives
Amazon Alexa's drop-in feature has been controversial ever since it first rolled out, but you'll be surprised how critical it could be in saving lives......»»
We’re obsessed with this Alexa-enabled Christmas tree
Tech lovers who are huge fans of the holiday season shouldn't miss Best Buy's discount for the Mr. Christmas Alexa-enabled Christmas tree, which is $100 off......»»
Gartner: Top strategic technology trends for 2022
Digital investments, be they in AI, cloud, security, or engineering, will be among the top technology drivers for 2022, according to Gartner’s annual forecast of what it expects will be leading strategic IT trends.Gartner: IT skills shortage hob.....»»
International "US Cyber Games" Competition Seeks Next Generation of Cybersecurity Experts
"As the United States seeks to shore up its defenses against cyberattacks, the country is seeking to harness the skills of some of the country's most promising young minds," reports the Washington Post, "using a model that mirrors competitive video g.....»»
Alexa and Airplay 2 find $800, airship-shaped home in Bowers & Wilkins smart speaker
Low-latency wireless audio with aptX Adaptive Bluetooth and Apple Airplay 2. Enlarge / Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin in midnight gray. (credit: Bowers & Wilkins) England-based audio brand Bowers & Wilkins is offering audiophiles a.....»»
Cognitive study shows lack of bilingual education adversely affects English language learners" writing skills
As the number of Spanish-speaking English learners has increased in U.S. schools, research and attention have focused on how to boost students' reading and speaking skills. A first-of-its-kind study from the University of Kansas has examined three ke.....»»
How to enable privacy features on Alexa
Alexa has powerful privacy features that you should utilize to protect your personal information and review which Skills can access your data......»»