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Why are computer voices male or female? What is a genderless voice?

Why are computer voices male or female? What is a genderless voice?

Everywhere we go we’re surrounded by computerised voices. From our phones to in store announcements, navigation systems and online virtual assistants. Overwhelmingly these voices are female. Amazon tested many voices for their Alexa virtual home assistant before deciding to give the device a female personality. A spokesperson for the company told PC Mag that they came […]

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Curtin University Raises Rainbow Flag

Curtin University Raises Rainbow Flag

Curtin University today raised a rainbow flag on one of its main flagpoles in honour of LGBT Pride. Support Services Director Michelle Rogers said the flag was being raised to “show support for our LGBTI staff, students, colleagues and the wider community.” Curtin University is celebrating Pride in a number of ways: a rainbow pedestrian […]

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