When soft music is playing in the background, a brief exchange with a robot can evoke unexpected feelings of intimacy. Researchers were surprised to discover how much of a role the background music ...

Generative artificial intelligence systems often work in agreement, complimenting the user in its response. But human ...

Voice assistants such as Alexa are often marketed as smart tools that streamline everyday life. But once the technology moves into people's homes, interest quickly fades. This is shown by new research ...

"Mewgenics" creator Edmund McMillen spoke to Newsweek about the game, and the strong reviews it has been receiving.

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OKCity Painting shares winter-to-spring planning tips to help Oklahoma City homeowners prepare for interior and ...

In mid-2023, around the time Elon Musk rebranded Twitter as X but before he discontinued free academic access to the platform’s data, my colleagues and I looked for signs of social bot accounts ...

It takes more than words to cure a lonely heart. Scientists have discovered that adding music to a robot's repertoire makes it feel more lifelike and emotionally supportive.

Art typically seems like a human activity, tied to culture, symbols, and personal expression. Yet a small group of animals has created paintings and designs that sold for surprising sums. Their work ...

As lawmakers and tech platforms debate how to regulate teens on social media, many families are overlooking a critical ...

As weather extremes become more frequent, transit agencies recognize that resilience requires a coordinated approach.