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Apple Buys Speech Recognition Company Novauris

Adewale Ade — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 07:13:09 +0000

This week, Microsoft officially unveiled Cortana, its Halo-themed personal digital assistant that’ll come built into the forthcoming rollout of Windows Phone 8.1. But there’d be no Cortana without Siri, Apple’s original take on an artificial intelligence…

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Transforming the world: A new program fosters the next generation of leaders

Brandpoint — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 15:10:03 +0000

(BPT) – What will be the world’s next big innovation? Whether it’s a cure for a disease that has plagued the world for generations or a new tool that makes life easier, one thing is for sure: science and technology will play a role in its creation. To encourage high school students and passionate teachers [...]

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Digital world demands new IT workforce

Brandpoint — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 15:10:02 +0000

(BPT) – It’s no secret that technology has changed how we live. From tablets and streaming video, to big data analytics and network security, we live in a digital world that impacts us every minute of every day. However, technology not only improves the way we live and work in the present, but also offers [...]

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The New World of Light Switches, Controls and Dimmers

NewsUSA — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 08:10:03 +0000

(NewsUSA) – A lighting switch is just a switch, right? As it turns out, not really. Technology is changing the smallest details in your home — switches, controls and dimmers — to make daily life more beautiful and more functional. The American Lighting Association (ALA) details advances in lighting switches. New Bulbs Equal New Switches [...]

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Gifts for Geeks: What to Get the Techie on Your List

NewsUSA — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 08:10:03 +0000

(NewsUSA) – If you’re like most people, you have at least one gadget lover on your holiday gift list. That one person that craves “the next big thing,” and short of that, nothing else will do. That would be fine, if you had an inkling of what that meant. “Many people tend to look at [...]

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Break away from bad online gaming habits

Brandpoint — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 15:10:09 +0000

The holiday season is always an exciting time for gamers. This year is particularly interesting with the launch of two new gaming systems – Sony’s PlayStation 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One, as well as a long list of titles gamers everywhere are feverishly waiting to play, including ‘Watch Dogs,’ ‘Assassin’s Creed IV’ and ‘Battlefield 4.’ [...]

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New offerings in home and on-the-go entertainment: how to 'decode' the many options

Brandpoint — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 15:10:06 +0000

(BPT) – With all of the advancements in home entertainment technology, there are now more options than ever to watch movies at home or on the go that fit your budget and lifestyle. When planning a family movie night, road trip or just a cozy night in, here are terms that will help explain some [...]

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Maximizing your child's learning with technology

Brandpoint — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 15:10:02 +0000

(BPT) – A practice that was once frowned upon, many schools are now encouraging students to bring their own tablets, smartphones and notebook computers into the classroom to improve student learning opportunities. With the rise of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs, many parents are wondering how they can ensure their child has the most [...]

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The Magic of Tech Gifts This Holiday

NewsUSA — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 08:10:03 +0000

(NewsUSA) – Tech is a growing trend for gift buying, and this year is expected to be at an all-time high. Tech and Trends personality Mitch English visited TV stations around the country with some of his top holiday picks. “I think there is something magical behind technology. It should be fun, helpful and slightly [...]

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Americans' top Internet searches of 2013

Brandpoint — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:10:06 +0000

(BPT) – Looking back on 2013, billions of Internet searches from around the world reveal it was a year of American songs, superhero movies, social media love, high-end designer brands, controversial sports stars, European getaways and fierce women. Search trends, found at www.BingTrends.com, indicate what most captivated people in 2013, including celebrities, music, movies, technology, [...]

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Top technologies guide for mature drivers

Brandpoint — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:10:03 +0000

(BPT) – The shiny paint. The new car smell. Many aspects about buying or leasing a new vehicle can excite your senses. Once you are inside your new vehicle, you are probably asking yourself a lot of questions. Where will I put my sunglasses? Is the trunk big enough for my groceries? What does this [...]

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Tips for parents looking to upgrade their child's learning experience

Brandpoint — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 15:10:05 +0000

(BPT) – Writing is fundamental to learning, and humans have been doing it since the first cave dwellers used the end of a stick to smudge drawings on the walls of their homes. Parents thinking of buying a tablet for their child may think touchscreen technology is heralding the end of writing for their kids. [...]

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Three tips to extend the life of your smartphone

Brandpoint — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 15:10:02 +0000

(BPT) – We sit on our smartphones, toss them into a purse and sometimes, quite accidentally, douse them in the toilet. And that doesn’t include what grimy-fingered kids do to smartphones as they play games. Generally, we are not very nice to the technology that has become central to our lifestyles. ‘Most smartphones are pretty [...]

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