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10 of the Coolest Gadgets From CES 2017

TIME - Tech

Wallpaper-thin TVs, drones that can dive underwater, and a computer the size of a credit card. Those are only a few of the gadgets that have been unveiled this week at the annual CES gadget expo in Las Vegas, where companies in the tech, automotive, and home appliance industries flaunt their latest innovations. Many high-profile tech companies, like Apple and Google, typically hold their own separate events throughout the year to unveil new products rather than debuting new wares at CES. Still, the annual convention, now in its 50th year, often provides a look at the next big trends in tech. The biggest themes at CES this year include self-driving cars, home robots, and tons of integrations with Amazon's Alexa voice assistant.


Botfight! Watch Google Home AIs argue in a continuous loop

Daily Mail - Science & tech

It may not be as entertaining as dueling robots, but the never ending argument between two Google Home assistants is causing an online stir. The'Waiting for Godot' robots, named Vladimir and Estragon after the characters in Samuel Beckett's play, are exchanging words live on streaming service Twitch regarding their likes, dislikes, careers, what clothes they are wearing and more. The pair, described by their creators as '2 autonomous bots contemplating existence,' even touch on their own mortality, as Vladimir knows he is an AI, while Estragon is sure she is a human who enjoys eating waffles. The two Google Home AIs are exchanging words in a live stream. Named Vladimir and Estragon, one of them knows it is an AI, while the other believes it is a human - they also start flirting in the live video.


The coolest AI enabled tech and gadgets at CES 2017 - Clickatell

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We expected to see artificial intelligence (AI), home and vehicle automation, smarter devices, augmented and virtual reality, and IoT to dominate at CES 2017. And truth be told it most certainly is not failing to deliver. In addition to new products in the usual consumer device categories like video game tech, TVs, and audio equipment we're seeing loads of the new trending technologies being showcased and it's clear that Christmas is not over at CES 2017. Everything from smart home bots, hacker-fighting routers and wallpaper TVs to super cool Lego Boost robotic kits that teach kids to code, is being shown off at the popular tech event making it super difficult to choose the coolest of them all. That said, here's a look at some of the top AI enabled tech and gadgets at CES 2017.


Two Google Home speakers are chatting and it's the best thing ever

USATODAY - Tech Top Stories

When we see digital assistants like Alexa or Siri, it's usually humans talking then getting a response. But what happens when they talk to each other? A genius user on streaming service Twitch created the stream seebotschat, which feature two Google Home speakers powered by Google Assistant engaging in a conversation. A Twitter feed by the same name is chronicling the discussion, and it is surprisingly profound. Soon they will believe they are Chuck Norris.โ€ฆ


6-Year-Old Buys Dollhouse, 4 Pounds Of Cookies With Amazon Echo

Huffington Post - Tech news and opinion

According to CBS 11 Dallas, Megan Neitzel's 6-year-old daughter, Brooke, accidentally ordered more than $160 of goodies through the device. Neitzel discovered what happened after receiving an email from Amazon that her order had shipped, though she herself hadn't placed an order. The mom then looked at the transcript between her family and the Echo's artificial intelligence assistant known as Alexa and later learned her daughter had talked to Alexa about a dollhouse and cookies.


How To Ask Alexa To Reorder Meals From Amazon Restaurants

International Business Times

The new Alexa feature allows customers to order from any restaurant available on the service by saying, "Alexa, order from Amazon Restaurants," and have any meal delivered to their door in under an hour or less. Amazon Prime members can ask Alexa to reorder from Amazon Restaurants simply by saying a restaurant name or a cuisine type. For example, you can say "Alexa, order sushi from Amazon Restaurants," The service will then pull your order from a specified restaurant or cuisine type and lists different meal options that are currently available for reorder. Once you select a meal it will then delivered to your default address. "Customers now have a hands-free, hassle-free way to reorder any meal from Amazon Restaurants using their voice to get dinner on the table," said Gus Lopez, general manager of Amazon Restaurants at Amazon, in a statement.


Microsoft Brings Cortana Assistant To BMW, Nissan Cars

International Business Times

One of the major trends at this year's CES has been adding on smart assistants to just about everything, ranging from vacuums and ovens to high-definition televisions. But Alexa isn't the only home assistant to jump into the Internet of Things fray: Microsoft has partnered with manufacturers Nissan and BMW to bring its smart home assistant Cortana to their cars. Through the dashboard, you'll be able to perform tasks like finding event times, getting directions or making restaurant reservations. Availability on cars that Cortana functionality will be integrated with was not available. The move is one of several that Microsoft has made into the automotive space.


ลทhat Five Common Applications of Data Science with Concrete, Real-Life Use Cases

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In this whitepaper we introduce five common applications of data science that build upon that definition and goal. We debunk the impression that data science is some type of obscure black magic and give you concrete examples of how it is applied in reality. You'll learn how real companies are using data science to make their products and day- to-day operations better. Last but not least, we describe the data science life cycle and explain Yhat's role in getting models into production. Recommender systems, also known as recommender engines, are one of the most well known applications of data science.


Conversational Computer - Baidu "Little Fish" home assistant robot

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Demo of the "Little Fish" home assistant, powered by the DuerOS conversational computer operating system. Speak to it to tell it what you want. Its large screen also makes browsing food delivery menus, videoconferencing, etc. easier.


DOLLHOUSE DEBACLE TV report prompts Amazon devices to order toys

FOX News

A TV news report in San Diego about the child that accidentally ordered a dollhouse via Amazon's Alexa inadvertently set off some viewers' Echo devices, which in turn tried to order dollhouses using Alexa. The Amazon Echo devices connect to the Alexa voice assistant, which can be used to stream music, control smart home devices, and notably, order products. CW6 News Morning Anchor Jim Patton was discussing the Dallas 6-year-old who accidentally ordered a $170 dollhouse and cookies via Alexa. "I love the little girl, saying'Alexa ordered me a dollhouse,'" he said during the Thursday report, according to CW6. When Patton mentioned Alexa and the dollhouse, CW6 said that viewers all over San Diego complained that their Echo devices had attempted to order dollhouses.