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Wall design centers experience of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals
According to many deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, clarity—not volume—is one of the most challenging parts of understanding speech in enclosed...
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Humans are bad at making complex decisions. AI can call them out
When a list of pros and cons won't cut it, a new decision-making tool developed by Cornell researchers can use...
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From AirTags to AI nudification: The growing toolkit of technology‑facilitated abuse
It's hard to overstate the impact that artificial intelligence has had since the release of generative AI platforms such as...
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The EU's AI Act could indirectly regulate emerging neurotechnologies
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key factor in the advancement of many fields, but it is also a new...
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How tarot readers are using AI, and what it says about our growing reliance on chatbots
If you've ever turned to artificial intelligence to try to figure out how to handle a tricky situation with a...
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GPS data reveal why pedestrians in Phnom Penh rarely walk the shortest route
Cities across the Global South are urbanizing at pace, but their built environments for walking rarely resemble ideal, tidy, and...
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Human-like robot voices boost customer support after mistakes, five experiments show
When service robots make mistakes, it is not only important whether customers receive compensation. The robot's voice can also shape...
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Americans love their iPhones (though sometimes they wish they could live without them)
The American obsession with the iPhone is complicated, as most love-hate relationships are....
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Seven smart rings promise to break sign language barriers by turning hand movements into instant text
Researchers in South Korea have developed a new sign language translation system based on users wearing seven rings equipped with...
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Is your AI chatbot manipulating you? Subtly reshaping your opinions?
A billboard tries to sell you something. So does a used car salesman. But no matter how smooth the pitch,...
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For most US drivers, EVs offer emissions benefits and cost savings
Despite regional variability in climate, electricity sources, congestion, and the wide variation in individual driving patterns, electric vehicles generate less...
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People struggle to recall whether content came from AI, with labels forgotten after one week
From August 2026, an EU-wide AI regulation will come into force requiring the labeling of AI-generated content. However, a research...
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Why digital devices and online accounts need spring cleaning
If the spring season has brought an urge to scrub your living space from top to bottom, why not clear...
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On-body tech could expose users to new privacy and safety risks
Compared to the possibilities offered by on-body interaction techniques such as wearables, smartphones and computers are increasingly beginning to look...
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Crash data reveal women face 60% higher injury risk than men
A study by TU Graz shows that women have a 60% higher injury risk in car accidents compared to men....
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