CHICAGO — People tend to change their voice when interacting with voice assistant apps like Alexa and Siri, according to new research. When speaking to these devices, individuals are often louder, flatter, and slower compared to when they’re conversing with another person. This finding could potentially enhance the ability of these technologies to comprehend human …
It can be hard to stay on top of trends nowadays, with content constantly streaming, and new features and creative ideas being introduced constantly. If you’re looking to create some fun new content for your business or personal page, it’s important to know what the best video editing apps are. It’s no secret that video is …
CHICAGO — The brain cancer glioblastoma has one of the worst survival rates among patients. One of the reasons for this is strong chemotherapy treatments can’t reach tumors inside the brain. For the first time, however, Northwestern University researchers have successfully opened the blood-brain barrier to allow cancer drugs through to the brain using an …
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Astronomers often focus on their search for alien life throughout the cosmos — but what about an alien’s search for us? A new study explains how Earth’s growing radio presence in space could soon make humans very detectable to extraterrestrials looking for their own version of “little green men.” While scientists say …
REHOVOT, Israel — The next fish fillet you eat may have a lot less “real” fish in it than you might expect. A company has created the world’s first cultivated fish filet. Just like scientists who are creating lab-grown portions of beef, this could open the door to an alternative to seafood. Israeli firm Steakholder …
Do you know what a VPN is? VPN is an acronym for Virtual Private Network, which extends a private connection across a public one. Users who utilize a VPN can send or receive encrypted data across public networks securely as if they were connected directly to their own private hotspot. A VPN conceals your IP …
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has invented a wearable device capable of identifying diseases six days prior to illness onset. In partnership with the private sector, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) developed an AI algorithm that proved highly successful in identifying infections during the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 28, Jeff Schneider, program manager …
OAK BROOK, Ill. – AI technology could lead to misinterpretations of mammograms, potentially putting patients at risk, according to a new study. Researchers contributing to the Radiological Society of North America warn that incorrect advice from AI-based decision support systems could seriously impair radiologists’ performance when reading mammograms — a key tool for detecting cancerous tumors. …
ESPOO, Finland — Here’s your sign it’s time to clear your browser. With many people glued to some type of electronic device, it’s easy to get the information you want in a matter of seconds. However, bookmarking every article you swear you’ll read later or keeping tabs open of sites you might need to access …
SAN DIEGO — ChatGPT offers better and more empathetic advice than real doctors, and users prefer it to general practitioners (GPs), according to a new study. The research also suggests that AI assistants like ChatGPT could help reduce physicians’ workload in the future. A medical panel preferred the AI chatbot’s responses to real doctors’ answers in …