Imagine you're 65 and suddenly, technology is promising to predict and monitor Alzheimer's disease. But what do older adults actually think about a digital brain health platform? This study dives into their perspectives using natural language processing. It's like reading their minds, but in a tech-
Remember when big entertainment companies like Disney, Comcast, and Warner Bros. Discovery stopped advertising on Elon Musk's X platform last year? Well, they're back! These giants have reportedly spent around $3. 3 million on X ads this year, even though it's way less than the $170 million they spe
Ever thought of jumping ship from your favorite social platform? Well, some folks are doing just that! They're headed to Bluesky, a newcomer in the social media world set up by Twitter's old boss, Jack Dorsey. Before Musk took over X, Bluesky was a secret club clicking away, but now it's open to eve
Do you know what makes mobile games so much fun? Research has found that both the game itself and the community around it can greatly affect how satisfied you are. A study looked into this, asking 252 people about their experiences. They found that a good game makes you enjoy it more, and a strong c
The Matter smart device standard has rolled out a new update called Matter 1. 4, which brings several exciting changes to smart homes. This update focuses on adding support for new types of devices, many of which relate to energy management. For instance, solar power systems, batteries, heat pumps,
The world of cryptocurrencies is vast and growing rapidly, with thousands of different types now available. While there's a lot of diversity, there's also a fair amount of deceit, with scammers hoping to cash in on the current craze. To understand how unique these cryptocurrencies really are, resear
Ever wondered how to find the best astronomy teaching materials? It's like searching for stars in a crowded night sky – tricky and time-consuming. That's where astroEDU steps in. This new web platform is on a mission to make finding high-quality astronomy education activities easier than spotting th
Did you know that Twitch, a platform mostly known for gaming and entertainment, is also becoming a hotspot for political discussions? With live-streaming technology and chat features, Twitch is changing how people engage with political content and each other. Politicians and commentators are now us
Imagine you're training an AI to navigate a world, but you don't have to stick to just one type of simulator. UDE, short for Unified Distributed Environment, is a toolkit that lets AI researchers mix and match different simulation platforms like Gazebo, Unity, Unreal, and OpenAI Gym. This clever too
On Election Day, KRDO-13 Sports Director, Rob Namnoum, threw an intriguing question at Air Force football players: "What if there were a Sports President? What issues would they focus on? " Rob, who has been with KRDO since 1999 and has covered the NFL since 1998, wanted to know how these athletes w
