Can we talk? Mobile users enjoy voice assistance, but want more accuracy
Mobile users, including those who do and don't use voice assistance tech often, would like better interaction and conversational speech.
In need of Alexa skills developers, Amazon teams up with Coding Dojo
Would-be Alexa skills developers have several training options prepared by Coding Dojo in collaboration with the Amazon Alexa team.
No more little pricks — diabetes breathalyzer detects acetone for painless diagnosis
Rather than rely on painful finger sticks and blood tests to diagnose diabetes, scientists at Oxford University are developing an acetone breathalyzer.
Science aims high, delivers splash-free urinals to a grateful world
Oxford University researchers are making progress with durable hard surface coatings that prevent fluid splashback, a boon to men everywhere.
Deadly button batteries are responsible for a rising number of injuries
Button-style batteries used in remote controls, flameless candles, and electronic devices cause fatal and serious injuries each year despite warnings.
Don't curse the darkness — carry the Halos wireless lamp wherever you go
You won't need many lamps when you can move the Halos wireless smart lamp from room to room. It can sit on a charging stand or stick to glassy surfaces.
Military tests direct brain stimulation to improve multitasking performance
Stimulating brains with external electrodes shows promise for increasing military personnel cognitive performance in high-stress multitasking situations.
Stomach implant enables cows to swipe right when they’re in heat
A cow's stomach sensor implant measures and reports temperature, activity levels, and rumen pH so vets and herd managers can track health and fertility.
Even people who can afford to buy their homes increasingly prefer to rent
The American dream of owning your own home has little appeal for rich people, who increasingly prefer to rent rather than buy.
Popularity purchasers who buy fake ‘likes’ on social media could be hiring criminal botnets
All botnets aren't running massive DDoS attacks. The Linux/Moose botnet works through IoT home devices to create fake social media likes and followers.
Will tech take the romance out of dating and replace it with intelligence?
The third annual 'Future of Dating' report predicts an increasing use of smart technology in data gathering and online matchmaking.
