Category: News
Alexa, when is my next exam? University gives Echo Dots to students
Written by: Alistair Charlton
Northeastern University in Boston has developed an Alexa skill that can help students keep track of everything from the time to tests. The university decided to …
The 15 most expensive U.S. natural disasters since 1980
Written by: Shannon McNay Insler
When a natural disaster comes our way, we can feel powerless to its effects. And those effects don’t just hurt our hometowns, but our pockets as well. 2017 …
Saturday Night Live writers pen new Alexa Skill
Written by: Lauren Barack
Amazon’s Alexa has a new tool designed to keep burglars away — perhaps with a few laughs. Away Mode is an Alexa Skill that’s designed to …
Cybersecurity warning for Android users playing Fortnite
Written by: Alistair Charlton
Cybersecurity expert Graham Cluley has raised concerns about how Epic Games, developer of the hit game Fortnite, requires Android owners to disable a key security setting …
Google Pixel Watch rumors and leaks: Everything we know so far
Written by: Alistair Charlton
The company is tipped to release its first own-brand smartwatch later this year. Unless you are completely clued-up on the ins and outs of the smartwatch …
These 10 companies are racing to make the flying car a reality
Written by: Alistair Charlton
Not long ago, the idea of traveling by flying car was pure science fiction. The Jetsons made the concept famous, but turning such a machine into …
The most popular living U.S. Presidents
Written by: Michael Schreiber
These days presidential popularity is frequently in the news. President Trump’s numbers rise and fall (his overall popularity recently dipped below 40%, though his popularity among …
Half of US adults think smart home devices record their conversations
Written by: Alistair Charlton
Almost half of smart home device owners believe their private conversations are being recorded so they can be sent targeted advertisements. This is the result of …
These 6 companies are making the self-driving truck a reality
Written by: Alistair Charlton
It is easy to be distracted by the autonomous car industry as shiny, self-driving vehicles from Waymo, Tesla, GM, and others navigate without (much) human guidance. …
Remembering 4 greats of American cuisine: Raffetto, Council, Kafka & Brennan
Written by: James Brock
It gives me solace that they each lived a long life, these women whose cooking and writing and spirit gave happiness and nourishment to so many. …
