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Unlock The Power Of Alexa: A Simple Step-By-Step Guide To Pairing With Your Speaker
Alexa has transformed the way we interact with technology, from controlling home devices to playing our favourite music. This simple, step-by-step guide will help you connect your Alexa device to a Bluetooth speaker.
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Perplexity Assistant for Android With Image Analysis and Web Search Introduced
Perplexity introduced a virtual assistant for Android devices on Thursday. Powered by the company’s answer engine, the artificial intelligence (AI) assistant can answer questions, generate messages, as well as perform some app-based tasks as well. Additionally, the Perplexity Assistant also has multimodal capabilities and can access the user’s ...
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Samsung Galaxy AI New Features Announced: Now Brief, Drawing Assist and More
Samsung hosted the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event on Wednesday, announcing the Galaxy S25 series and several new artificial intelligence (AI) features. The South Korean tech giant called the new generation of its flagship devices a “true AI companion,” highlighting that the new One UI 7 operating system was redesigned to be better optimised with AI...
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Here’s How Astronauts Maintain Health in Space
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) face unique health challenges due to the effects of microgravity. Ongoing research focuses on monitoring cardiovascular health, muscle fitness, cognitive performance, and sensory perception. Wearable Bio-Monitor sensors track vital signs such as pulse rate and blood pressure, while devices lik...
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Samsung Teases AI Capabilities in Bixby Virtual Assistant Ahead of Galaxy S25 Series Launch
Samsung shared a video teasing artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in its native virtual assistant Bixby on Monday. While the South Korean tech giant did not directly mention Bixby, it showed a woman speaking to her device and asking it to perform several tasks, which is how Bixby works. Last year, with the Galaxy W25 series, the company rele...
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Google Might Be Redesigning Gemini Overlay Window on Android Devices
Google might be tweaking the overlay window of Gemini on Android devices. A Reddit user shared a screenshot of the new user interface, which appears when the Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant is summoned via voice command or manually. Several other users replying to the post also claimed to have seen the new interface on their Android d...
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Amazon Echo Spot Smart Alarm Clock With Alexa Voice Assistant Launched: Price, Specifications
Amazon Echo Spot was launched in India on Wednesday. It becomes the latest device to join Amazon’s lineup of Alexa-enabled Echo devices. The smart alarm clock boasts features such as colourful displays, customised clock faces, and newly added alarm sounds. Echo Spot has a front-firing directional speaker which enables users to play their preferre...
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Aitomatic and AI Alliance Unveil SemiKong Open Source AI Model Focused on Semiconductors
Aitomatic and the other collaborators under the Foundation Models workgroup of the AI Alliance unveiled a new semiconductor-focused artificial intelligence (AI) model earlier this month. Dubbed SemiKong, the large language model (LLM) is built on the domain-expert agents (DXA) architecture and has been trained on high-quality data about the industr...
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Samsung Unveils Moohan Android XR Headset to Compete With Apple Vision Pro in 2025
Samsung has unveiled Project Moohan as its first extended reality (XR) headset. This device was showcased alongside Google's new Android XR OS for mixed reality headsets and AR glasses. The Moohan XR headset will support Google's Gemini AI assistant and come with apps optimised for large virtual displays.
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Google Announces Android XR Operating System for Mixed Reality Headsets, Smart Glasses
Android XR has been unveiled by Google as a new operating system for XR devices, featuring Gemini AI assistant support. Expected to debut with mixed reality headsets and smart glasses, it will support AI, AR, and VR functionalities, enhancing user experiences with advanced, immersive features.
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Google's Gemini AI Assistant Gains Utilities Extension With Ability to Control Smartphone Tasks
Gemini AI assistant has finally received the Utilities extension that will grant it the ability to control various tasks in the smartphone. The Mountain View-based tech giant first announced this extension at its Google I/O event earlier this year. Utilities extension will let the Gemini AI assistant on Android devices control first-party apps and ...
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Gemini AI Assistant Gets Google Home Extension, Can Control Smart Home Devices
Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant is getting support of a new extension that will allow users to control their smart home appliances. The AI-powered virtual assistant for Android devices has been receiving regular extension support to perform more tasks on the device and match the performance level of the older Google Assistant. Current...
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Do Voice Assistants Like Alexa Help Alleviate Loneliness in the Elderly?
Researchers have examined the potential for voice assistants, like Alexa, to alleviate loneliness among the elderly. Findings suggest these technologies could play a crucial role in promoting well-being, although concerns regarding their limitations and ethical implications remain. The study highlights the necessity for future research to explore t...
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Smart Watches For Better Health: How They Can Revolutionise Your Fitness Journey
Smartwatches have become much more than just gadgets to check time and messages. Find out how these versatile devices can be your personal health assistant, motivating you on your fitness journey.
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Vivo Introduces Android 15-Based Origin OS 5 With AI Capabilities: Features, Release Date
Vivo has introduced its latest operating system (OS) dubbed Origin OS 5 for its range of devices in China. The update is said to be based on Android 15 and bundles features like home and lock screen customisation, dynamic effects and an upgraded Little V assistant with new capabilities.
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Unlock The Power Of Alexa: A Simple Step-By-Step Guide To Pairing With Your Speaker
Alexa has transformed the way we interact with technology, from controlling home devices to playing our favourite music. This simple, step-by-step guide will help you connect your Alexa device to a Bluetooth speaker.
-
Perplexity Assistant for Android With Image Analysis and Web Search Introduced
Perplexity introduced a virtual assistant for Android devices on Thursday. Powered by the company’s answer engine, the artificial intelligence (AI) assistant can answer questions, generate messages, as well as perform some app-based tasks as well. Additionally, the Perplexity Assistant also has multimodal capabilities and can access the user’s ...
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Samsung Galaxy AI New Features Announced: Now Brief, Drawing Assist and More
Samsung hosted the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event on Wednesday, announcing the Galaxy S25 series and several new artificial intelligence (AI) features. The South Korean tech giant called the new generation of its flagship devices a “true AI companion,” highlighting that the new One UI 7 operating system was redesigned to be better optimised with AI...
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Here’s How Astronauts Maintain Health in Space
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) face unique health challenges due to the effects of microgravity. Ongoing research focuses on monitoring cardiovascular health, muscle fitness, cognitive performance, and sensory perception. Wearable Bio-Monitor sensors track vital signs such as pulse rate and blood pressure, while devices lik...
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Samsung Teases AI Capabilities in Bixby Virtual Assistant Ahead of Galaxy S25 Series Launch
Samsung shared a video teasing artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in its native virtual assistant Bixby on Monday. While the South Korean tech giant did not directly mention Bixby, it showed a woman speaking to her device and asking it to perform several tasks, which is how Bixby works. Last year, with the Galaxy W25 series, the company rele...
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Google Might Be Redesigning Gemini Overlay Window on Android Devices
Google might be tweaking the overlay window of Gemini on Android devices. A Reddit user shared a screenshot of the new user interface, which appears when the Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant is summoned via voice command or manually. Several other users replying to the post also claimed to have seen the new interface on their Android d...
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Amazon Echo Spot Smart Alarm Clock With Alexa Voice Assistant Launched: Price, Specifications
Amazon Echo Spot was launched in India on Wednesday. It becomes the latest device to join Amazon’s lineup of Alexa-enabled Echo devices. The smart alarm clock boasts features such as colourful displays, customised clock faces, and newly added alarm sounds. Echo Spot has a front-firing directional speaker which enables users to play their preferre...
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Aitomatic and AI Alliance Unveil SemiKong Open Source AI Model Focused on Semiconductors
Aitomatic and the other collaborators under the Foundation Models workgroup of the AI Alliance unveiled a new semiconductor-focused artificial intelligence (AI) model earlier this month. Dubbed SemiKong, the large language model (LLM) is built on the domain-expert agents (DXA) architecture and has been trained on high-quality data about the industr...
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Samsung Unveils Moohan Android XR Headset to Compete With Apple Vision Pro in 2025
Samsung has unveiled Project Moohan as its first extended reality (XR) headset. This device was showcased alongside Google's new Android XR OS for mixed reality headsets and AR glasses. The Moohan XR headset will support Google's Gemini AI assistant and come with apps optimised for large virtual displays.
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Google Announces Android XR Operating System for Mixed Reality Headsets, Smart Glasses
Android XR has been unveiled by Google as a new operating system for XR devices, featuring Gemini AI assistant support. Expected to debut with mixed reality headsets and smart glasses, it will support AI, AR, and VR functionalities, enhancing user experiences with advanced, immersive features.
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Google's Gemini AI Assistant Gains Utilities Extension With Ability to Control Smartphone Tasks
Gemini AI assistant has finally received the Utilities extension that will grant it the ability to control various tasks in the smartphone. The Mountain View-based tech giant first announced this extension at its Google I/O event earlier this year. Utilities extension will let the Gemini AI assistant on Android devices control first-party apps and ...
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Gemini AI Assistant Gets Google Home Extension, Can Control Smart Home Devices
Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant is getting support of a new extension that will allow users to control their smart home appliances. The AI-powered virtual assistant for Android devices has been receiving regular extension support to perform more tasks on the device and match the performance level of the older Google Assistant. Current...
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Do Voice Assistants Like Alexa Help Alleviate Loneliness in the Elderly?
Researchers have examined the potential for voice assistants, like Alexa, to alleviate loneliness among the elderly. Findings suggest these technologies could play a crucial role in promoting well-being, although concerns regarding their limitations and ethical implications remain. The study highlights the necessity for future research to explore t...
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Smart Watches For Better Health: How They Can Revolutionise Your Fitness Journey
Smartwatches have become much more than just gadgets to check time and messages. Find out how these versatile devices can be your personal health assistant, motivating you on your fitness journey.
-
Vivo Introduces Android 15-Based Origin OS 5 With AI Capabilities: Features, Release Date
Vivo has introduced its latest operating system (OS) dubbed Origin OS 5 for its range of devices in China. The update is said to be based on Android 15 and bundles features like home and lock screen customisation, dynamic effects and an upgraded Little V assistant with new capabilities.
