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As the world’s biggest wireless technology fair, the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is packed with manufacturers showing off their latest gadgets and inventions.This post was originally published on this site

Autoplay, a feature that automatically begins the next episode or movie without user input, has become a staple of modern streaming platforms like Netflix. But how much is this convenience truly costing us in terms […]

Hollywood’s biggest night, the Academy Awards, arrives this weekend, but this year there’s some monkey business going on. It’s easy to focus on the race for best picture, best actor and best actress, but look […]

Wearable gadgets like smart watches and glasses are growing more capable every year, but experts say smartphones will remain ubiquitous for the foreseeable future—not least thanks to artificial intelligence features.This post was originally published on […]

Novel technology intends to redefine the virtual reality experience by expanding to incorporate a new sensory connection: taste.This post was originally published on this site

Reading, once a largely private activity, has become more public and communal with the emergence of book-centered social media spaces. But while the “BookTok” and “Bookstagram” communities are often in the news, Goodreads, founded in […]

Over the past few years, engineers have developed increasingly advanced robotic systems already introduced in some public spaces and could soon be deployed in home environments. Many of these robots are humanoids, meaning that their […]

Amazon on Wednesday unveiled a generative-AI infused Alexa that it says will allow the popular voice assistant to have more personality, check a user’s tone and even plan romantic dates.This post was originally published on […]

Unwanted phone calls are out of control. Whether it’s a robocall trying to sell you something or spam calls from scammers trying to rip you off, it’s enough to make you want to stop answering […]