The future of hand and wrist rehabilitation is fun arcade games

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.

    Nadeem Sarwar     April 12

Low-cost smart ring shows the future of sign language input on phones

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

    Nadeem Sarwar     March 19

When the grid died, these EV owners powered their homes with their cars

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

    Christian de Looper     December 4, 2024

How two apps are turning smartphones into navigation devices for the blind

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.

    Nadeem Sarwar     December 2, 2024

Recycling and the movies: how filmmaking is going green and making the world (and movies) better

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

    David Caballero     November 18, 2024

The brain-computer interface revolution is just getting started

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

    Andrew Tarantola     November 15, 2024

Why turning on your subtitles might be more radical than you think

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.

    Jason Struss     August 24, 2024

Digital Trends 2024 Tech for Change Awards

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

    DT Staff     August 20, 2024

How headphones are helping people with sensory needs live a calmer life

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.

    Derek Malcolm     August 8, 2024

How solar panels went from ’50s satellites to your backyard

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.

    Simon Sage     August 2, 2024

I tried a $500 health tracking app. Here’s why it’s worth every penny

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.

    Bryan M. Wolfe     July 24, 2024

These video games are changing the conversation on sustainability

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

    Giovanni Colantonio     July 17, 2024

They raised $50 million for charity with dusty consoles. Here’s how

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

    Jacob Roach     July 10, 2024

5 ways PCs are becoming more sustainable, from recycling to smarter design

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

    Luke Larsen     June 26, 2024

How I made my PC more sustainable, just in time for summer — and you can too

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.

    Jon Martindale     June 20, 2024

To build a PS5 controller for anyone, Sony had to reinvent the wheel

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

    Giovanni Colantonio     June 5, 2024

How tech powers the sensory-friendly screenings that open theaters to everyone

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?

    D. Caballero     May 15, 2024

Two years later, over-the-counter hearing aids are still finding their groove

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

    Simon Cohen     May 2, 2024

This AI gadget let me speak in languages I don’t know or understand

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.

    Tushar Mehta     April 22, 2024

How futuristic display tech is trying to save your eyes

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.

    Nadeem Sarwar     April 17, 2024

Watch Neuralink’s first human brain-chip patient play chess via thought

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

    Trevor Mogg     April 5, 2024

I had written off bicycles, until e-bikes unlocked an entire world for me

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.

    Billy Givens     March 16, 2024

Google is launching a powerful new AI app for your Android phone

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.

    Nadeem Sarwar     March 1, 2024

The Oura Ring showed me how months of stress destroyed my sleep

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.

    Andy Boxall     March 1, 2024

NASA is looking for volunteers for yearlong simulated Mars mission

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.

    Georgina Torbet     March 1, 2024

U.S. spacecraft lands on the moon for the first time in over 50 years

NASA and the company Intuitive Machines have made a historic landing on the moon, the first landing there by a commercial entity.

    Georgina Torbet     March 1, 2024

This tiny dongle will change 5G connectivity forever

TCL's new Linkkey IK511 is small dongle with 5G connectivity, and it's a pretty big deal. Here's why.

    Jesse Hollington     March 1, 2024

Honda puts VR tech on wheels with its personal mobility device

Honda believes its Uni-One personal mobility device could be a lot of fun when combined with VR tech.

    Stephen Edelstein     March 1, 2024

I moved a car with my eyes, and it blew me away

Here's something I never thought I'd say: I controlled a car just by looking at it with my eyes — and it truly blew me away.

    Prakhar Khanna     March 1, 2024

Google brings AI to every text field on the internet

Starting today Google is planning to bring three new AI powered features to its popular Chrome browser.

    Kunal Khullar     February 16, 2024

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