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Amazon said it would carry more Apple products globally in time for the holiday shopping season.

Amazon to allow Apple Music on its Echo speakers

Apple Music will become available on its Echo smart speakers starting Dec. 17.

01 Dec 2018 9:45 AM

Artificial intelligence has quickly permeated modern technology, so much so that many people are unaware that the functions they are using are infused with AI.

5 ways your smartphone is using AI

Features that you may not be aware of that are driven by AI

15 Oct 2018 6:34 PM

Users can turn their AC on and off and change the temperature, hands-free, by simply saying “Alexa, turn on the AC” or “Alexa, set AC to 23 degrees”.

Voltas launches Amazon Alexa compatible Air Conditioners

AC can be controlled through the Voltas Smart AC App for smartphones.

12 Oct 2018 7:13 PM

In order to protect privacy of concerned individuals and for national security reasons, the entire crime data and reports on the portal would be accessed only by authorised police officers. (Representational Image)

Website for FIRs and related services soon

Those seeking details of criminal antecedent verification services will be provided responses through e-mail.

03 Oct 2018 1:58 AM

Children who received music lessons showed improved language-based reasoning and the ability to plan, organize. (Photo: Pixabay)

Can music lessons improve academic performance in kids?

According to the study, visual arts lessons were also found to significantly improve children's visual and spatial memory.

27 Mar 2018 12:10 PM

Scientists have spent years trying to work out what makes a relationship tick, and what make them work. (Photo: Pixabay)

Men with these 9 qualities make the perfect partners

Here are character traits to tell you whether your man is worth holding on to.

27 Jan 2018 9:53 AM

In intelligent people 2 brain areas involved in cognitive processing of task-relevant information are connected better to the brain. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smart person's secret? A well-connected brain

Are smart people's brains wired differently to those of less intelligent persons?

23 Nov 2017 1:04 PM

The speaker, which can make music suggestions and adjust home temperatures, takes aim at Amazon.com Inc’s Alexa feature and Echo devices.

Apple’s Siri speaker delayed, expect launch in 2018

Apple introduced the voice-controlled HomePod in June.

18 Nov 2017 9:26 AM

Those who reported more frequent daydreaming scored higher on intellectual and creative ability. (Photo: Pixabay)

Daydreaming may indicate smartness, creativity

The findings open the door for follow-up research to further understand when mind wandering is harmful, and when it may actually be helpful.

25 Oct 2017 8:00 PM

The screwdriver will be initially available on Flipkart and Amazon India. ‘Bosch GO’ is the smart screwdriver and it‘s intelligent E-clutch system knows when to stop on reaching the target torque.

After smartphones, smartwatches and smart TVs, it’s time for a smart screwdriver

From tightening to loosening screws, this smart screwdriver comes with adjustable 5/2.5 Nm torque and the speed goes up to 360 rpm.

12 Sep 2017 5:44 PM

There are stray dogs on the streets of most Thai cities and the developer thought smart vests could help both the dogs and the community.(Representational image)

Smart vest turns stray dogs into street guardians

Equipped with a hidden video camera, the vest has sensors that transmit live streaming videos when the dog barks.

02 Sep 2017 10:37 AM

Voice recognition and the “Samsung Connect” smart home service will be introduced, and more than 100 partnership services worldwide will enhance the consumer experience

Samsung Electronics Expands the Smart Features of the Family Hub Refrigerator

Samsung has already applied cloud-based voice features to the Family Hub in Korea and the US.

26 Aug 2017 9:52 AM

Archana Kapoor of SMART with women at one of the centres.

On a quest to reform

In trying to find meaning in life, Archana switched tracks several times and the final one changed the lives of those around her as well...

23 Jul 2017 12:14 AM

Although these devices typically do not 'talk' to each other, the experimental system connects the devices using sophisticated computer algorithms, Mark DeBoer of UVA said.

'Smart' pancreas improves blood sugar control in kids

The wearable artificial pancreas uses two available diabetes devices - an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitor.

05 Apr 2017 2:04 PM

The cane has an alerting system which connects to a GSM network and alerts the person’s immediate caretaker about a mishap.

This smart cane will alert your family if you fall

It uses a built-in AI system to process the data and understand the user’s habits, movements, and more.

07 Jan 2017 1:21 PM

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