Alexa is about to get a lot smarter thanks to hundreds of new commands
Amazon is adding commands to the Alexa Skills Kit to make it easier for developers to build skills. The goal is to help Alexa understand questions better.
Bitcoin anonymity no longer guaranteed; summons served to U.S. exchange
Coinbase, the largest U.S. Bitcoin exchange, has been served with a John Doe summons demanding 2014 to 2015 transaction records of all customers.
Ashley Furniture implementing AR and VR to help customers experience living spaces
Ashely Furniture to use augmented and virtual reality in stores and online to enable customers to create interior layouts and experience living spaces.
Stanford study concludes next generation of robots won’t try to kill us
A standing committee of artificial intelligence experts has issued a report on realistic artificial intelligence and robotics applications.
Killer small home appliance prices help if you're upgrading or buying gifts
The holiday shopping season is upon us, which means great deals in home appliances. If you're shopping for gifts or yourself, choices and good deals abound.
New guidelines to protect smart home devices from botnets and privacy invasion
Following the October Dyn DDoS attack, an internet industry group has issued recommended practices to protect security and privacy of smart home devices.
Study: 80 percent of students can’t differentiate between real and fake news
An 18-month study in 12 states of nearly 8,000 students from junior high school through college found most couldn't judge news credibility accurately.
If you pay for electricity, you can buy into solar power for credit on your bill
Renters and property owners alike can now invest in and benefit from solar energy with EnergySage, the first nationwide community solar marketplace.
Forget weedkillers — let the Tertill robot keep your garden clear of weeds
If you're not a big fan of garden weeding, next summer's launch of the solar-powered autonomous Tertill robot weeder is coming at just the right time.
Don’t pack your bags yet, but Stephen Hawking gives us only 1,000 years on earth
We need to start looking for a new solar system and a planet to call home, says physicist Stephen Hawking. Otherwise humans are done within 1,000 years.
Kitch-T is a space-saving, movable, all-in-one designer kitchen island for millennials
Designed for movement within and between apartments, Dsignedby's Kitch'T award-winning compact movable kitchen has both cooking and entertainment space.
The next time you see a guy smiling while driving, this might be why
Kegel exercises aren't just for women. Men can benefit from strengthened pelvic floor muscles, too. Health benefits and sexual function improvements await.
Social media posts can cost you your job, the First Amendment has no protection
According to CareerBuilder, most people are unaware they can be fired for their social media posts. The First Amendment doesn't protect you with employers.
Tesla is officially in the solar roof business, says Elon Musk
Overwhelming shareholder approval for Tesla SolarCity acquisition frees Tesla CEO Elon Musk to proceed with an integrated energy plan.
