AI & RoboticsNews

Amazon researchers use AI to improve Alexa’s joke selection

December 9, 2019
What do Google Assistant, Siri, Alexa, and Cortana have in common? They tell jokes of varying cleverness, most of which are the work of writing teams operating behind the scenes. They’re entertaining, but preliminary research suggests they also play a part in making interactions with assistants engaging. Of course, there’s always room for improvement. In pursuit of assistants capable of…
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GamingNews

‘Bayonetta’ & ‘Vanquish’ bundle comes to PS4 and Xbox One in February

December 9, 2019
Last week, multiple retailers leaked the existence of a Bayonetta and Vanquish bundle for PS4 and Xbox One. Today, we have confirmation that the compilation is on its way and that the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X owners will be able to play the games in 4K at 60 FPS. Collectors will be happy to learn that the physical version will come packed in an embossed SteelBook case. Gamers who have already…
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MobileNews

Are cheap Android phones worth it?

December 9, 2019
You’re reading 9to5Google — experts who break news about Google and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Google on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to…
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AnTuTu announces the best performing Android phones for November

December 9, 2019
AnTuTu published two Top 10 charts listing the best performing phones in the flagship and mid-range segments. These charts are based on data collected between November 1 and November 30. In the flagship segment, the Asus ROG Phone II climbed to the top, followed closely by a…
MobileNews

Analyst: Apple cutting iPhone 11 Pro production by 25%, consumers focused on 5G iPhone 12 lineup

December 9, 2019
You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Speculation continues to ramp up…
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Incognito mode in Google Maps for iOS is rolling out now

December 9, 2019
Google has announced that Incognito mode for Google Maps on iOS is rolling out today. Google first announced the feature at its I/O developer conference in May, and it’s already available for Google Maps on Android. Incognito mode works a lot like it does in the Chrome…
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Apple Podcasts app for iPhone crashing today for some users

December 9, 2019
We have received several reports that users are experiencing repeated crashes when using the Apple Podcasts app on their iPhone today. During playback of shows, the app is inexplicably crashing as frequently as once every two minutes in what appears to be some kind of bug…
MobileNews

Google Maps for iOS gets Incognito Mode

December 9, 2019
You no longer need an Android phone if you want to keep your Google Maps activity (mostly) private. Google is rolling out Incognito Mode to iOS users as of today, giving you the same ability to search for and navigate to locations without leaving records behind on your account or Location History. Again, this won’t affect Assistant queries or prevent outsiders from theoretically snooping…
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