The things we do for data
Collecting data is a big part of doing research but it does not always come easy. For my own PhD project, for instance, we rely on a very...
Doing a Joint-PhD: The Pros and Cons of a Dual Degree Adventure
Are you considering pursuing a Joint-PhD program, or you’re just curious to know what it is? Then this blogpost is perfect for you! I...
Smart speakers as new family members
The popularity of smart speakers Almost everyone has by now heard of Virtual Assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant that can be...
Hey Google! What’s in the news?
Voice assistants The usage of conversational agents (CAs) such as Google Assistant and Alexa doubles every year. CAs can be used to...
How Loud Did They Bark? - The Watchdog Role of Journalism in the Age of Big Tech
The past two decades have witnessed a meteoric rise of Big Tech(nology) companies to powerful political players in our societies. To...