Roku is now supporting Amazon’s Alexa speech assistant, after its announcement of support for Google Assistant last autumn. It’s possible to operate Roku TVs and streaming devices with voice commands like “Alexa, open Netflix on Roku,” after adopting the new Roku skill. With your voice, you can stop videos, access applications, and find new shows to binge watch. Using Alexa, Roku TV owners may turn their TVs on and
One of the world’s most prominent automotive technology companies Faurecia has invested in ESP Consulting, a French laboratory that uses cognitive science to improve human performance and enjoyment. A key objective of Faurecia is to better understand the impact of its technology on human behaviour in the cockpit through the lens of tailored and predictive scenarios. The Vice President of Cockpit of the Future, Faurecia, David Degrange, said, “ESP Consulting
Recently, Hertz said that it intends to use facial recognition technology in conjunction with fingerprint verification technology in order to streamline the rental process at airports. Despite the fact that the company is primarily engaged in the rental of automobiles, it has entered into an agreement with an airport security group known as Clear in order to deliver its technologies for the benefit of passengers and airport users. Both firms
Ruhi Sarikaya (Alexa AI director for applied science) outlined the advancements in machine learning technologies that have enabled Alexa to better understand people through contextual clues in a blog post released this week on the developer blog. According to Sarikaya, these enhancements have played a significant role in making Alexa more conversational and reduced user friction overall. The self-learning technologies that Amazon has been using to train Alexa to automatically
Programmable robots are autonomous machines that carry out predefined activities on their own. There are a variety of options available, ranging from customised Arduino Wi-Fi robots to programmable military robots. Robots with Arduino microcontrollers or National Instruments cRIO controllers as brains. The term “robot” refers to a class of automatic machines that are controlled by remote controls or pre-programmed programmes to execute specific duties. Automated robots with thinking capabilities and
When it comes to meal delivery, DoorDash, a San Francisco-based firm, looks to have reached a major milestone recently and emerged as a dark horse in this specific industry. Wall Street Journal reports that the business is seeking about $500 million at a valuation between $6 billion and $7 billion, while other competitors like Uber and Postmates have recently decided to go public. As a result of this new round
In a recent study published in the journal BMJ, researchers found that solving Sudoku puzzles and crossword puzzles on a daily basis did not help to keep dementia at bay. Unreliable claims have claimed that the more the brain is forced to work, the longer it will remain sharp as the person grows older. According to the most recent Scottish research, persons who engage in various brain games and puzzles
Plastic reinforced with glass fibre, fillers, and polyester resin, known as fibreglass, is a subcategory of fiber-reinforced plastic. Compared to conventional pipe, fibreglass pipes have superior properties, such as high tensile strength, chemical inertness, and ease of installation. Acids and other corrosive liquids can be transferred through this set of pipes. Because of their superior properties and high strength-to-weight ratio, these pipes are widely used in a variety of end-user
In a human body, snacks are an important element of the diet since they aid in the absorption of necessary nutrients as well as the maintenance of energy levels. Snacking that are good for you are becoming more popular as alternatives to unhealthy snacks. Healthy snacks provide a number of advantages, including the ability to prevent weight gain, to reduce the need for additional food, to increase brain function, and
Water bottled processing is primarily used for the treatment and purification of water. The technology of water processing helps in eliminating the harmful bacteria present in the water while making it potable for daily consumption. After the processing has been completed, the processed bottles are sent for packing, where they are treated with water filtration, carbonation, and bottle blowers & washers. A variety of membrane technologies are also used to
