Smart thermostats do more than automate a fixed heating and cooling schedule. These app-enabled smart home devices make it possible to adjust your thermostat whether you're on the couch, at the grocery store or on vacation -- anywhere your smartphone is connected to a cellular or a Wi-Fi network. Many of these devices also work with Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri now too, giving you yet another way to adjust your thermostat settings without having to stand directly in front of it. Some smart thermostat systems also use smart features like a motion sensor to determine if you're home or away and automatically change the temperature -- both heating and cooling -- for you. Other systems rely on a geofencing radius -- once you get a certain distance from your home, they switch to away mode and then back to home mode when you return.

Tinder's interactive choose-your-own-adventure series will expand to users globally after a successful roll out. According to a report from CNN, the dating service's first-ever foray into pre-recorded content, called'Swipe Night', translated to a 26 percent increase in matches over a typical Sunday night with a 12 percent increase in messages. The company reportedly plans to expand outside of the US to all of its users across the globe starting February 2020. The series, which'aired' on the app this month, allows users to match with other dating hopefuls by clicking their way through an interactive narrative. It's designed to match users based on the choices they make during a short'first-person apocalyptic adventure.'

If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. Our picks and opinions are independent from USA TODAY's newsroom and any business incentives. Much like Mom, grandmas can be hard to shop for. After all, grandmas seem to have everything they need and don't ask for much in return for your love. However, surprising your grandma (or nana, nonna, mom-mom--whichever name you affectionately refer to her as) can bring a smile to her face.

In recent years, machine learning and artificial intelligence have made a way into all areas of homes, lives and businesses. Today, the technology is becoming increasingly ubiquitous such as from AI assistants like Alexa or Siri, speech translator, GPS finding location, smart devices etc. These days, you can find exciting evidence of machine learning innovation in marketing today as it is applied to pay-per-click, created more intelligent email campaigns and chatbots. Here, GoodFirms has conducted a survey based on AI and Machine Learning for PCC Campaign Management. In this research, PPC Gurus (Duane Brown, Ed Leake, Gianluca Binelli, Jeff Sauer, Kirk Williams, Larry Kim, Luca Senatore, Martin Roettgerding, Navah Hopkins, Patrick Gilbert) were contacted that are experts in digital marketing.

On the dash to the subway one morning, I grabbed an AMNY and proceeded to toss away the advertising insert, as usual. But the headline stopped me from dropping it in the trash: "What's Next? I work at THIRTEEN and the day before, I had attended a meeting about digital transformation, innovation and new technology. We're in the business of broadcast and video, but our discussion touched on all of the new ways content is being delivered, including voice assistants that pair with smart speakers for the home, like Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri. So instead of reading the AMNY news of the day, I combed what the future might bring, according to the sponsored content insert (from NewsDay, for P.C. Projections of what artificial intelligence will do in our homes were impressive but also made me just a little uncomfortable.

A voice-controlled robot that can make you perfect grilled cheese sandwiches on demand has been created by a team of students in the US. 'Cheesborg' is the brainchild of engineer Tayor Tabb, 24, and colleagues, who created the toastie maker at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The process begins with a voice command to a connected Google Home smart assistant. The cheesy contraption uses a vacuum to begin to assemble the sandwich -- loading two slices of bread and one slice of cheese onto its conveyor belt. Next, the conveyor moves the ingredients into a sandwich press and closes the lid ready for grilling.

Artificial intelligence is the most exciting upcoming technology in the world today. The advent of autonomous vehicles and the prospect of fully intelligent machines fills us with excitement and dread. As with any technology, there are those who are completely bent on imbuing their businesses with the newest advancements as soon as they can. In this article, we hope to cover applications your business can use today that can make your life easier and the lives of your employees better. There is no global scheme too great for artificial intelligence.

This article was contributed by Vincent Brissot, Head of Digital Automation & Channel Operations at HP. When you think of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it's easy to imagine Jarvis from Iron Man, or any of the lovable droids from the Star Wars universe. Sometimes, you may even think of AI villains, like Skynet from the Terminator series, or HAL 9000 from Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. AI has long been a tool only seen in science fiction stories, but now it is a reality and its transforming the way we live. From autonomous vehicles to cashier-less shops, robot tutors to robo-advisors, it's safe to say that society is quickly embracing its automated future.

"I've been meaning to message you," opens a break-up text from an ex. "Sorry for my ridiculously slow reply," reads another. And my favourite, begins: "Yo sorry my bad, been a bit of a wasteman. He was, definitely, parring me off. These exchanges are searingly familiar to most people who find themselves on dating apps in the current hellscape – the headscratching, soul-searching, and analysing of old messages to find out where it all went wrong. Now it turns out these stunted back-and-forths – spread across a three year period – could have all been avoided had I utilised artificial intelligence. Messaging app Mei, which debuted on iOS earlier this month, uses AI to scan your WhatsApp messages and tell you how likely it is that someone has a crush on you. Originally launched on Android, the full app – which isn't available on iPhone because of Apple's privacy settings – also enables users to analyse conversations in real-time, offering live advice on how best to communicate with someone. "There's so much potential for miscommunication over text," the app's creator Es Lee tells Dazed, "meaning you often end up ruining a relationship, or not giving it a full chance.

New and existing Spotify Premium users can get a free Google Home Mini. The music streaming service announced the giveaway Tuesday for eligible Premium Individual and Premium Family master account users, which is available through Nov. 15 or while supplies last. Spotify offered Google's smart speakers for free last year for its premium family users. The difference with this deal is it's also for users with individual premium plans, the company said in a news release. If you already got the promotion, sorry, you're not eligible for another.