(TNS) -- Within five years, the virtual assistants on smartphones — such as Siri or Cortana — should be able to talk to a refrigerator, a car or anything else that can be connected to the internet. A ...

Many students struggle to understand complex STEM concepts because lectures and textbooks often make science difficult to ...

Mercedes says its virtual assistant transforms the "car-driver relationship." The artificially intelligent computer KITT from "Knight Rider" could do it all -- drive solo, speak to humans, land quips ...

One of the great promises of the digital service economy is the affordability of assistants; on middle-income wages, we can now afford drivers and grocery shoppers--among other services. But, one of ...

I hired a virtual assistant and work with her five hours a week. It was hard to ask for help, but since she started three years ago, my productivity has improved. During that time, I've finished my ...