AI & RoboticsNews

Sonos buys an AI startup to improve voice control for its speakers

November 21, 2019
Sonos might just be less reliant on third-party assistants for voice control. The company has bought Snips, a Paris startup that helps create “tailored voice experiences” through its AI voice platform and tools. No, Sonos isn’t planning to take on Alexa or Google Assistant — rather, the company said in a letter that this is to “add to [Sonos] customers’ ease of use and control”…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Apple’s AI can predict cognitive impairment from iOS app usage

November 20, 2019
Mild cognitive impairment — which affects an estimated 15% to 20% of people over the age of 65, according to the Alzheimer’s Association — often progresses quickly and quietly. Those with it are at an increased risk of developing a dementia, making early detection critical. Researchers at Apple and the University of Tübingen believe the key might lie in iOS app usage habits. To this end…
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GamingNews

Black Friday 2019 gift guide: For Twitch and YouTube creators

November 20, 2019
Thanksgiving is fast approaching for those of us in the United States, and that means it’s almost time for shopping. The holiday gift-giving season begins on Black Friday, but you can’t go out into the cold without some idea of what to get. That’s where GamesBeat comes in. We have a handful of shopping guides to help you pick up the perfect gifts for the special someone in your life. And…
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MobileNews

Apple’s new iPhone battery cases have a physical camera shortcut button

November 20, 2019
Apple has just launched its lineup of battery cases for the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max. They look very similar to last year’s cases (though, obviously, with a bigger camera cutout), and they come in the same black, white, and pink colors. They also maintain wireless charging support. But the new trick for 2019 is a physical button that automatically opens the iPhone’s camera app when…
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