University of Minnesota researchers taught an underwater robot to estimate a diver’s breathing from exhaled bubbles, creating a contactless monitor that could eventually flag unusual respiration without pretending it can diagnose distress.

Researchers at OIST gave a virtual robot curiosity, and it learned language twice as fast, playful detours and toddler grammar slip-ups included.

A Seoul National University team built an AI that scores self-driving cars' safety choices in real time, and it just landed a rare CVPR highlight paper nod.

The AirPods-case-sized VPodDuo connects to a smartphone and reads molecular tests for viruses, bacteria, and cancer-associated biomarkers in around 10 minutes.

Harvard researchers created programmable knitted fabric that changes shape, acts as electronic switches, and could power the next generation of wearable technology.

YouTube Product Lead for Autodubbing, Buddhika Kottahachchi, tells DigitalTrends how auto-dubbed videos will soon use AI to accordingly change the lip movement and make it look natural.

What’s happened? Researchers from Seoul National University, led by Professor Seung-Kyun Kang and Dr. Jae-Young Baehave developed a groundbreaking biodegradable fiber that could revolutionize textile electronics, tackling the growing e-waste problem. This eco-friendly material, detailed in a July 2025 study published in npj Flexible Electronics, degrades naturally without harming the environment, unlike traditional electronic textiles […]

After years in the making, over-the-counter hearing aids are now available for purchase without a prescription: Here's what to you need to know.

Your old phones have had a good life, and now it's time to recycle them responsibly. Let's run through the steps.

A team of researchers in Spain are using video games developed on a free platform and a specialized controller to help with hand and wrist rehabilitation.

The SpellRing can track the shape of hands, movement, and palm orientation to enable word spelling in American Sign Language (ASL) with impressive accuracy.

In an era of increasingly hard-hitting disasters, some people are turning to their EVs as a part of their recovery plan.

A team of researchers has built two apps that only need the sensors fitted inside a phone to help blind people navigate buildings. Here's how they work.

In the new millennium, Hollywood has become far greener, embracing recycling technologies and making real progress for the entertainment industry.

Brain-Computer Interfaces fascinate the sci-fi and medical communities in equal measure. Here's how close the transformative technology is to everyday use.

In an interview with Digital Trends, Henry Warren, co-founder of Turn on the Subtitles, explains why opting in for subtitles can improve a child's literacy.

From helping users with disabilities to bringing distracted audiences back together, our 2024 Tech for Change award winners are making an impact.

For people with sensory needs such as the neurodivergent or those with ADHD, the sounds of the world can be excruciating. Here's how headphones can help.

Solar panel technology has come a long way. Ever wondered how we got here? Come and follow the surprising path the world's greenest power source has taken.

Looking for a health tracking solution that goes deep? I tried InsideTracker, a $500+ health tracking app unlike anything else. Here's why it's a game-changer.

This year's Games for Change festival highlighted three projects that are rethinking how games can send a message about sustainability.

Games Done Quick has raised over $50 million for charity over the past 14 years. Here's the tech that keeps the show going.

PCs are always getting faster, but are they becoming more sustainable too? Here are five reasons to be optimistic.

The summer months are rolling in and turning everyone's gaming room into a sweat box. Here's how to make yours more bearable in summer 2024.

PlayStation raised the bar for accessibility with its Access Controller. It took a lot of feedback and iteration to get there.

Sensory-friendly screenings are becoming more normalized, but there's still a long way to go. How do these showings work and who benefits from them?

Americans have been able to buy over-the-counter hearing aids for almost two years. Have they made a difference? We ask the experts.

The Timekettle X1 is a gadget dedicated solely to helping you speak and translate different languages. But is it any good? Here's what happened when I used it.

We can't escape screens, but a few brands are trying to make the ordeal less harmful for eyes. Science, however, has other thoughts about our screen habits.

Neuralink has live streamed a video showing its first human patient using its brain implant to play chess just by thinking about it.

E-bikes weren't even on my radar until the Himiway C5 came along and turned me into an e-bike enthusiast over the course of my very first ride.

Google’s latest mobile app is Gemini, which leverages generative AI tricks. But t the same time, it also aims to double as a Google Assistant replacement.

The Oura Ring showed me how stress ruined my sleep, and prompted me to take action. It also made me realize too much data isn't always a good thing.

If you've ever wanted to visit Mars, then NASA has an offer for you. The agency is running a simulated mission to Mars, and it's looking for volunteers.