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Alexa talks to you through a disembodied robot head at CES 2019

At CES 2019, there were a lot of robots waiting to chat to you, but Alena was probably the most haunting and terrifying.  Designed by Oregon startup Robomodix, Alena is a robot designed to create a more human interface between you and your smart speaker. The robotic bust has six digital motors inside that move its head, eyes and mouth …

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Hearing devices feel the vibes, hide in your ear canal at CES 2019

Though it’s not usually something you can buy at your local store, hearing aids and associated devices are nonetheless out in full force here at CES 2019.  There’s a device designed to help the deaf experience music at concerts, a truly invisible hearing aid that goes deep in your ear canal and an improved Cochlear “bionic ear.” Hearing loss affects …

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