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Your home can be smart or secure, but probably not both

Jessica Baron, PhD
March 25, 2019
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We’ve heard over and over again that the Internet of Things and the connection of devices poses security risks. While having your thermostat, lights, televisions, security cameras etc. hooked up…

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Sprint announces first solid plans to unveil 5G infrastructure at MWC19

Jessica Baron, PhD
February 26, 2019

It feels like we’re never going to stop hearing about 5G, whether it’s some vague press release about its imminent release or false promises that it’s already here. We’ve been…

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Apple bought PullString: The AI for voice apps

Noor Imtiaz
February 18, 2019

On Friday, a report by Axios revealed that Apple has purchased the AI company PullString. When PullString (also known as ToyTalk) started in 2011, its main focus was on creating…

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Google is now making it easier to encrypt cheap smart devices

Fazeel Ashraf
February 9, 2019
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Data encryption has become a key feature of smart devices. It ‘s an underrated feature, and it’s key to understanding one’s privacy. Not every smartphone offers data encryption because it…

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RIP Google Chromecast Audio

Fazeel Ashraf
January 13, 2019

Another day, another tech product that bites the dust. Google’s highly underrated product Chromecast Audio has met its end. If you’re interested in soon-t0-be-obsolete technology, you can still buy the…

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Alexa-enabled devices abound at CES 2019

Noor Imtiaz
January 11, 2019

The CES 2019 at Las Vegas is showcasing countless products by thousands of companies. But the battle between the world’s two major voice assistants has been one of the biggest…

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Will all this new med tech compromise our privacy?

Jessica Baron, PhD
January 11, 2019

CES 2019 gave us a peek into the future of medicine as vendors showcased everything from new phone apps designed to help diagnose disease to digital in-home healthcare assistants. But…

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Google Assistant now assists the traveler in all of us

Muhammad Nouman Sarwar
January 11, 2019

Google made a splash at CES19 with its announcement of all the new features for its Google Assistant. Some of the more intriguing new features will make the Assistant a…

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Google at the CES 2019: Assistant reigns supreme

Noor Imtiaz
January 10, 2019

Google made many cutting-edge announcements at the CES this year. From releasing innovative gadgets like the Interpreter to software accessories for Google Assistant, their booth had it all. In addition…

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Cool and creepy new medical and health devices from Day 1 of CES 2019

Jessica Baron, PhD
January 9, 2019
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While people are gasping audibly at the unveiling of roll-up televisions and being duped into thinking that they can go home and hook up to 5G, some of the most…

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Google’s Project Soli gets the go-ahead from FCC

Fazeel Ashraf
January 3, 2019

Google has been working on Project Soli since 2015. The technology will enable smartphones to pick up signals from hand gestures. Companies like Facebook have expressed reservations about Project Soli…

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Alexa told someone to kill their foster parents

Noor Imtiaz
December 22, 2018
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It seems Amazon has a problem with their Alexa units spouting random facts or freaking people out with other random outbursts. Amazon’s goal is to make Alexa more human-like by…

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Google plans to roll out on-demand audio NEWS on Google Home

Areen Zahra
December 8, 2018

Are you fond of listening to the news while you get ready for work or school? Well, Google has promised to bring the on-demand radio bulletin with Google home. Google…