Alexa
How the Clapper Came to Define Modern Home Automation
The Clapper was in the same category—and owned by the same guy—as the Chia Pet. Nonetheless, the somewhat primitive device introduced millions of people to the idea of simple home automation. Would we have Alexa without it?
Attack Targets Automatic Speech Recognition Systems
Research demonstrates the possibility of using slight distortions to trick speech recognition neural nets into hearing spoofed messages.
This Amazon Alexa Accessory Is Unfortunately Named ‘DOX’
The ironic name choice underscores the fact that people are already concerned smart speakers are listening to their conversations.
Amazon's Alexa Is Coming to India and She Sounds Like My Mom
Amazon is courting the Indian market more than ever.
BTW Joe Biden Makes Podcasts Now
The former vice president has started recording daily briefings, appropriately titled 'Biden's Briefings,' where he'll dive in and discuss the news that tickled his fancy.
The Musk/Zuckerberg Dustup Represents a Growing Schism in AI
Two distinct visions for the future of AI are emerging.
Hack That Turns Amazon Echo Into a Spying Device Can’t Be Fixed By Software Patch
The physical vulnerability affects devices from 2015 and 2016.
Someone Turned Halo's Cortana Into a Holographic Assistant
Device uses "Pepper's Ghost" technique to provide the illusion of three dimensions.
Amazon Wants to Put a Camera and Microphone in Your Bedroom
Echo Look will use machine learning to decide if you look fat in that shirt.
How NASA’s Forgotten Search Engine for Moon Rocks Boosted AI
One small search engine for lunar rocks led to one giant search engine for mankind.