Voice assistants (VA) are an emerging technology that have become an essential tool of the
twenty-first century. The VA ease of access and use has resulted in high usability curiosity in …

Computer voice is experiencing a renaissance through the growing popularity of voice-
based interfaces, agents, and environments. Yet, how to measure the user experience (UX) …

What do pedestrian crossings, ATMs, elevators and ticket machines have in common?
These are just a few of the ubiquitous yet essential elements of public-space infrastructure …

Conversational user interfaces (CUI), including voice interfaces, which allow users to
converse with computers via voice, are gaining wide popularity. VoiceBots allow users to …

Recently, voice assistants have become very popular since smart speakers incorporate
them. This technology is very userfriendly since interaction is carried out using natural …

Mindfulness meditation is a validated means of helping people manage stress. Voice-based
virtual assistants (VAs) in smart speakers, smartphones, and smart environments can assist …

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed every aspect of our professional and
private life. It forced us to stay at home and it gave unprecedented power to technology. In …

Financial literacy is a critical field that prepares individuals to manage their money effectively
and to become economically self-suffcient by making informed financial decisions. As …

Recently in the world of boats we hear about “smart boats”, or 3.0 connected boats. For
many years, technology has entered the world of boats, especially as regards safety, some …

Financial literacy is crucial for saving money, avoiding debt, establishing strong credit, and
many other skills that help build wealth throughout an individual's life. A very large …