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‘Hey Google, talk to me!’: Smart Speakers Are Perfect Pandemic Pals

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Doni Chamberlain

I grew up watching Saturday-morning cartoons in the ’60s, especially my favorite, “The Jetsons”. I so wanted to one day have a Rosie the Robot maid to do all my chores. I hoped as an adult I’d zip around in… Continue Reading →

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    In reply to Ross Geller. It's from the June 14, 2026 puzzle: Name something in 10 letters that's found in a kitchen. Drop its sixth letter to name something on a keyboard. Then drop the new word's fifth letter to name something no one wants to get. What words are these?Answer: Backsplash --> backslash --> […]
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    In reply to Frederick Stich. I really try to keep my judgy grammar and spelling frustrations to myself, since the speaker is clearly content with their error and won't appreciate my intervention, but if I hear one more person say "It is what it is", I may have to commit an illegal act. No, there […]
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    In reply to Doni Chamberlain. Also, using "further" when it's actually "farther".
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