The brain-computer interface revolution is just getting started
Whether it’s jacking into the Matrix or becoming a Na’avi in Avatar, connecting brains to computers is a science-fiction trope that I never thought I’d see become a reality. But…
Why turning on your subtitles might be more radical than you think
Turn on the Subtitles When was the last time you read a book? And I mean really read one, without scrolling through your phone, sharing the latest viral meme on…
I tried a $500 health tracking app. Here’s why it’s worth every penny
Bryan M. Wolfe / Digital Trends When you think about blood, technology probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, recent technological advancements have allowed our blood to…
These video games are changing the conversation on sustainability
Secret Mode If you’ve ever written off video games as mindless entertainment that rots brains, there’s a good chance you don’t follow them closely enough. Even since the earliest days…
They raised $50 million for charity with dusty consoles. Here’s how
Games Done Quick $50 million. That’s an unimaginable amount of money, but in the 14 years that Games Done Quick (GDQ) has been holding speedrunning marathons, that’s how much money…
5 ways PCs are becoming more sustainable, from recycling to smarter design
We all expect the latest and greatest tech to be faster, thinner, and smarter — but we should also expect it to be more efficient and sustainable over the long…
Two years later, over-the-counter hearing aids are still finding their groove
Sennheiser It’s been a little less than two years since the Food and Drug Administration formally cleared the way for over-the-counter hearing aids — a new class of medical device…
How futuristic display tech is trying to save your eyes
Nadeem Sarwar / Digital Trends I recently found myself on a reporting assignment in Trivandrum, a beautiful beach town in India’s southernmost state. One sweltering day, as I lay reading…
I had written off bicycles, until e-bikes unlocked an entire world for me
Digital Trends I have a lot working against me when it comes to riding a traditional bicycle: collapsed foot arches, bad knees, and nerve issues that extend into my pelvic…
Gaming to boost mental health: 5 tips from a clinical psychologist
Clinical psychologist and video game designer Dr. Kelli Dunlap shares how to reap the mental health benefits of gaming while avoiding the pitfalls.