Brandon Patterson, paralyzed from the chest down after a car crash nine years ago, depends on family help for daily tasks like getting out of bed or pouring coffee. But scientific progress has offered him a new role—not just a test subject, but an active participant in pushing boundaries. Unlike typ
The 11th saw Hyundai unveil its new racing rig that lets players feel the speed of the N line from their living room. The set, a joint effort with LG Electronics, Sony, Logitech and Next Level Racing, plugs into the PlayStation 5 and runs on Gran Tourism 7, a popular driving game. There are two k
Qualcomm’s stock finished the week at about $219, close to its yearly high. A J. P. Morgan analyst kept a neutral stance, suggesting investors keep an eye on the price but not rush to buy. The market average opinion leans toward holding, with a target around $177 – a potential drop of almost 17 perc
In a sunny afternoon at the Independence Civic Center, high schoolers turned into tech mentors for seniors, showing how simple clicks can bring a new world of connectivity. The event welcomed people of all ages to share their devices, from phones and tablets to laptops and e‑readers. Students patien
Remi Schreiber, a 7‑year‑old from Spokane Valley, shows how technology can turn challenges into music. She was born with a brain injury that left her with cerebral palsy and limited speech, but she now plays a digital piano solo on screen using eye‑gaze control. The device, made by Tobii Dynavox,
Using virtual reality for shopping is becoming a big trend. Stores and designers love the idea of creating lifelike spaces online, but pushing for super realistic scenes might actually make things harder for shoppers. A simpler setup could help people focus better on what matters—picking out product
Scientists use a special kind of MRI that tracks how water moves in body tissues over tiny slices of time. Called time-dependent diffusion MRI, it helps doctors see details smaller than what regular scans show. Water molecules dance around in healthy and sick tissues differently. By watching this da
Heavy drinking doesn’t just affect the liver—it also messes with the stomach’s natural defenses. Over time, alcohol strips away the gut’s protective mucus layer, making ulcers more likely. Many stomach medicines don’t work well because they either get destroyed in digestion or cause side effects. Th
Phones are everywhere now. At parties, meals, even funerals, screens glow brighter than faces. Adults now chat less in person than they did twenty years ago. Teens see their friends even less. Tech was supposed to bring us together, but often it just pulls us apart. Some people don’t even notice wh
Mass officials are thinking about adding more wrong‑way detection lights and cameras to highways after a police officer died in a crash. The Department of Transportation has been testing these systems on 16 exit ramps since last year. They use solar panels, flashing lights and cameras to warn dri
