Why voice-first tech isn't resonating with developers
Sometimes a pipe is just a pipe, as Freud once quipped to a student. And sometimes a voice-activated assistant is just a voice-activated assistant, and not the keys to a grand, voice-driven shopping universe. As a deep-dive report by The Information uncovers, for the 50 million Amazon Echos (Alexa) sold, a mere 2% have been…
Chopsticks for those with motor skills issues
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); In Asian countries like Japan and China, chopsticks are an everyday utensil, and using them is second nature. However, manipulating the sticks can be difficult for older users or for anyone who suffers from arthritis, in addition to those with other conditions that make fine motor coordination difficult…
Design engineer launches active damping case to protect devices
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); At Springwise, we have seen a number of innovative phone cases, such as the Kyocera smartphone which has a soap-proof and self-healing casing. Another example is the phone case designed to remind drivers of the dangers of texting while driving. Made from metal salvaged from car crashes, the…
Partnership pioneers cryptocurrency baseball game for sports fans
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What is ARCore?
What is ARCore? – TechRepublic What is ARCore? ARCore, Google’s core technology, is primed to improve augmented reality. Developers can enable their apps to overlay features into real-world images, thereby enhancing the user experience, explains TechRepublic’s Jack Wallen. What is ARCore? Related Most Recent Source: New feed 2
IoT security warning: Your hacked devices are being used for cyber crime says FBI
This article originally appeared on ZDNet. Internet of Things devices including routers, IP cameras and even smart locks and connected doors are being targeted by cyber criminals who are looking to exploit them as a gateway for hacking and other cyber attacks, the FBI has warned. An alert from the FBI details the dangers of…
AWS makes Device Defender generally available for IoT security
This article originally appeared on ZDNet. Amazon Web Services on Thursday announced the general availability of AWS IoT Device Defender, a fully-managed service that audits connected devices for suspicious behavior. The service can audit and monitor an entire fleet of devices, including different types of devices, to ensure they’re in compliance with all required policies.…