The NHL isn’t just playing games anymore. Inside Newark’s Prudential Center sits a hidden testing ground where the league tries out gadgets that might soon change how hockey works. Called the NHL Innovation Lab, this space lets tech experts, players, and refs mess around with new tools without disru
Scientists once believed that repeating words in a sentence could help the brain remember sentence patterns. This idea came from tests where the main action word (like a verb) was repeated, making it easier to recall the sentence structure. Repeating other words in a sentence didn’t seem to help as
Boston’s North End is known for two things: incredible pasta and the steady stream of celebrities who can’t resist slipping in for a meal. Recently, the trend continued when an Oscar-winning actress walked through the doors of a small but popular Italian restaurant. The visit wasn’t announced ahead
Virtual assistants are popping up everywhere, especially in ads. But how do we decide if we can trust them? A recent study looked at how their looks and voices influence our trust, especially when these features are created by AI. Researchers picked a well-known TV character, Sheldon Cooper, and mad
Laguna Beach’s latest small business milestone isn’t just about cutting a ribbon—it’s a chance for locals to see what all the buzz is about. Covey Gardens, now two years into its run at 1590 S. Coast Highway, is hosting a public open house on April 16 at 5 p. m. The event packs in more than just a c
Back in 2016, the VA launched a program to give tablets and health gadgets like blood pressure cuffs to veterans who struggled to reach clinics. The idea was simple: combine video calls with real-time health tracking to help people manage their conditions without traveling. But here’s the catch—no o
Dave Coulier spent years playing a fun-loving dad on TV, but behind the scenes his body was sending urgent signals. At 66, two cancer diagnoses forced him to look closer at daily habits most people ignore. He noticed his toothpaste, shampoo, even trash bags might contain hidden risks. Instead of pan
Many older drivers struggle with a simple question: how well do they really drive? Research reveals a surprising pattern—some believe they're sharper than they are, while others doubt themselves unnecessarily. This mismatch between self-perception and reality isn't just about driving; it affects saf
Microsoft just changed how it talks about its Copilot AI after people noticed a strange phrase in the rules. The company used to say Copilot is "for entertainment purposes only, " which sounded like it was just a fun toy. But Microsoft actually sells Copilot as a serious tool for work. Now, after us
Most Extended Reality (XR) headsets struggle when the lights go down, turning otherwise useful tools into blurry messes in dim settings. That is common knowledge. But what if these headsets could actually see better in the dark? A new approach called NoctuaXR is testing that idea by making headsets
