Category: Company News / General Interest
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How Alexa is helping caregivers in unexpected ways
Amazon Blog – 2.23.21 (2.18.21) After donating Echo Show devices to support healthcare workers and patients affected by COVID-19, we learned of a story from Robert, an IT professional at one of the hospitals, who realized the potential of incorporating Alexa and Echo Show into his life beyond work. As a caregiver to his wife, Lois, Robert…
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Why is paper still so magical?
Google Blog – 2.16.21 (2.12.21) As a researcher on the Artificial Intelligence User Experience team (AIUX) at Google, I spend a lot of time thinking about technology’s role in creativity. Over the past year, I’ve been interviewing folks about creativity, idea generation and the technology they use, and one little comment always made it into…
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5 Smart Gadgets to Show Your Significant Other How Much You Love Them
Puls Blog – 2.12.21 This Valentine’s Day, give your partner a gift that shows them good, old-fashioned romance isn’t dead – it’s just been given a 21st century update. There’s nothing wrong with presenting your significant other with another small velvet box this year, but then again, all that glitters isn’t necessarily gold. Source: 5 Smart…
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SmartThings Labs Opens its Doors for Advanced Feature Testing
SmartThings Blog – 2.9.21 SmartThings continues to enhance the user experience and we are pleased to officially unveil SmartThings Labs. SmartThings Labs is an added service within the current SmartThings app, offering advanced access to upcoming features for consumers to test ahead of official release. SmartThings Labs also includes features such as providing real-time feedback…
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New Microsoft data shows improved civility online, driven by teens
Microsoft Blog – 2.9.21 (2.8.21) The global Microsoft Digital Civility Index (DCI) improved in 2020, bouncing back from its lowest reading in four years, even as Covid-19 upended the world. A feeling of solidarity during the pandemic among people in some regions, as well as responsible online interactions by teenagers in particular, helped drive the…
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Best Websites For Fact Checking
Avast Blog – 2.3.21 (2.2.21) If there’s one thing the internet is good at it, it’s sharing information. In fact, it’s probably the thing that the internet is best at. And that’s led to some really incredible things, from literal revolutions to entire new industries to late night Reddit rabbit holes of cute cat videos. Source: Best…
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TiVo’s Q4 2020 Video Trends Report
TiVo Blog – 2.2.21 (1.27.21) The TiVo Q4 2020 Video Trends Report is out. The company’s biannual exploration of consumer opinion surveys from 4,500+ viewers in the U.S. and Canada covers the last quarter of the seemingly endless year of global pandemic that was 2020. Source: TiVo’s Q4 2020 Video Trends Report
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Focusing on Stadia’s future as a platform, and winding down SG&E
Google Blog – 2.2.21 (2.1.21) We launched Stadia with the goal of making your favorite games instantly available wherever you want to play them. With the recent successful launch of Cyberpunk 2077 on Stadia, gameplay on all types of devices, including iOS, growing our slate of YouTube integrations, and our global expansions, it’s clear that…
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Xbox Celebrates Black Voices and Drives Community Impact During Black History Month and Beyond
Xbox Blogs – 2.2.21 (2.1.21) At Xbox, we are committed to building the most inclusive community on the planet, where everyone can experience the joy and connection of gaming and bring their authentic selves to the action. In 2021, we will be celebrating Black History Month by offering captivating gaming experiences, highlighting the contributions of influential Black…
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The evolution of mobile productivity, even when we’re a little less mobile
Microsoft Blogs – 2.1.21 What’s the one essential you’d go back home for if forgotten? Maybe it’s your mask. But also, your mobile phone, right? Your personal organizer, your digital wallet, your instant camera—your mobile device has become the most essential tool you use to stay connected to the people and things that are important at…