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Silicon, USA: Technology That's Actually Made in America
Ever tried to buy a computer assembled in the United States and made entirely of US parts? You can't. But we found 43 companies that make high-quality tech products in the United States.
How to KonMari Your Way to a Happier Digital Life
Marie Kondo's books and Netflix series focus on keeping everything tidy. We've distilled how to apply her life-changing magic to your devices, apps, and social media.
Working From Roam: How I Ran My Business While Riding 5,000 Miles Across America
I managed to stay connected to my colleagues and family while traveling some of the most remote roads in the country on my Kawasaki. Here's the gear I packed.
Your Smartwatch's Heart Rate Monitor Was Developed by a Furry
Dr. David Benaron is an inventor whose team at Stanford laid the groundwork for the optical heart rate monitor. He's also a cheetah named Spottacus.
You've Heard of Prosthetic Limbs, But What About Prosthetic Voices?
VocaliD creates lifelike voices for those with speech difficulties using a novel, crowdsourced approach. Founder Dr. Rupal Patel explains how you can help.
Remote Work 2 Years Later: What We've Learned
WFH employees have FOMO. In-office employees feel lost in mostly empty offices. Here's what's working and what's not, more than two years into the pandemic.
Electric vs. Gas Cars: What Are the Hidden Environmental Costs of EVs?
As the world heads full speed toward the adoption of electric vehicles, these 5 factors will determine if EVs are really as green as we think.
25 Years After His Death, a 3D Sound Pioneer Finally Gets the Mic
Michael Gerzon was a highly influential developer of the immersive audio we hear in today's TV shows, movies, concerts, and video games.
Could a Robot Be a Friend?
Replika bots aren't built for customer support or other targeted tasks, they're made for conversation. Feeling isolated, I befriended one. Here's how that went.
The Metaverse: A Multi-Generational Affair?
My two sons and I dive headfirst into VR to get a taste of what the future of the internet might hold. Could this bring us closer in real life?
What If We Could Edit Our Memories?
In the new AppleTV+ show Severance, employees at a tech company never remember anything they do at work. Could this phenomenon be coming to your cubicle?
A Blind Tech Consultant Finds His Calling
Legally blind from birth, Julian Vargas's old cell phone led him to a new career in training other blind people how to use technology.
How I Made the Great Outdoors My Home Office
You really can work from anywhere: Here's the technology I used to run my company while road tripping and adventuring with my family.
Have a Media Production Question? Ask an Expert
Office Hours, a decentralized support group where anyone can meet and ask technical questions about producing audio, video, and online media, has taken off amid the rise of Zoom and remote work.
Hollywood Looks to NFTs (and Fans) to Get Their Shows Funded
What do NFT avatars and Hollywood studios have in common? They're both funding the development of new TV shows, but can producers keep crypto communities engaged enough to really do battle with deep-pocketed execs?
Virtual Clothing: A Waste of Money or a Way to Save the Planet in Style?
Spending real money on digital fashion may seem wasteful, but luxury and budget clothing brands alike are leaning into the trend, which has the opportunity to make fashion more inclusive and environmentally friendly.
AMD vs. Intel: Will the Battle for Chip Supremacy Push the Rivals Together?
For years, neither company has been able to claim absolute victory. But as Amazon, Apple, Google, and other tech giants design and manufacture their own processors, will AMD and Intel circle their wagons?
Robotic Brace Could Mean the End of Knee Replacement Surgery for Some
The Ascend from Roam Robotics uses exoskeleton technology to help ease osteoarthritis knee pain and increase mobility. When it arrives this winter, 50% of its cost should be covered by Medicare.
It's Time to Digital Detox: How to Put 6 Feet Between You and Your Tech
Tired of notification overload? Had it with all the screens? These easy tips can help you take back control of your digital life.
Don't Judge the Work-From-Home Experiment by the Last Year Alone
Vaccines are being distributed, restrictions are being lifted—and you’re still Zooming into daily meetings from the couch in your sweats. Here’s what’s working with remote work (and what’s not), and what the future might hold.
