It looks like the stuff of nightmares. But Beau G., the 40-year-old California Satyress startup founder, sees his chainsaw-wielding “humanoid” robot — which just went viral on X — as a futuristic helper for all mankind. Those who have witnessed the 7-foot-tall robotic beast on social media (a post by Drone Wars already racked up 10.9 … Read more
New York State has moved to protect kids from addictive social media platforms, announcing on Tuesday that the SAFE for Kids Act has been finalized and will go into effect early next year. The law promises to stop social media companies from feeding kids personalized content via algorithms and sending them notifications deep into the … Read more
Your bathroom break could become a heart checkup. One company’s smart toilet seat can detect atrial fibrillation, or AFib — the most common heart rhythm disorder — just as reliably as the conventional EKG tests done in medical offices and hospitals, according to a study. That’s a potential game-changer considering an estimated 12.1 million American … Read more
It’s a portable treat for your feet. After launching the award-winning Hyperboot last year, Nike has partnered with recovery tool brand Hyperice on another pair of high-tech footwear. You’ll have to wait until fall, though, to get your hands on the sportswear giant’s latest footwear innovation. Following the launch of last year’s Hyperboot, Nike is … Read more
For years, wearables have done two things well: track every step, heartbeat and calorie burned — and make fashion-conscious consumers cringe. That’s finally changing. With nearly 60% of US adults sporting health trackers, shoppers increasingly expect them to look as good as they perform. The result? A new generation of smarter, sleeker wearables that don’t force … Read more
The future’s so invasive, you gotta wear shades. As Meta and Ray-Ban push their Kylie Jenner-fronted smart glasses — the kind that can film your perspective walking down the street, Shazam a song playing next to you and (allegedly) recognize a stranger’s face in a crowd — a growing group of both New York eyewear … Read more
A mother has shared a new-age parenting technique that has worked wonders for both her and her children. While many Australians use ChatGPT to predict the stock market or to diagnose a weird cough, Doctor Nici Sweaney has a whole other use for it. “I actually have ChatGPT as my babysitter,” Sweaney told news.com.au With … Read more
We don’t know Victoria’s secret, but we might’ve figured out Vini Jr.’s. People on social media have been pointing out that World Cup soccer players seem to be rocking some extra support underneath their jerseys — or out on their own. “Their matching sports bras are sooooo cute,” reads one TikTok caption. “This is peak … Read more
A well-traveled Long Island man is on a mission to make jet lag a thing of the past — and his NASA-used technology is so popular that even World Cup teams such as England and France have relied on the app to stay energized. Mickey Beyer-Clausen, the son of a flight attendant, built his Timeshifter … Read more
The average parent loses the equivalent of 48 nights of sleep each year worrying about their child — with concerns about technology emerging as the biggest contributors. A new survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children finds that families are entering the school year under growing tech-driven anxiety as concerns over screen time, social media, … Read more
The future of surgery just scrubbed in. In a groundbreaking medical first, robots designed to move and function like humans have performed surgery on a live patient, successfully completing two laparoscopic gallbladder removals. The breakthrough offers a peek at a future where these advanced machines could help bridge gaps in healthcare — easing surgeon shortages, … Read more
I was a sick kid — I’m talking genuinely, chronically ill. Mysterious symptoms kept me home from school and bouncing between specialists who spent most of my childhood trying — and failing — to figure out what was wrong. My mother, a lifelong fan of all things woo-woo, did what any desperate parent does: She … Read more
Too many people are earning an F on their vitamin D. A study published in Nutrition Research found that 41.6% of American adults are deficient in it, and that number climbs even higher for certain groups — 82.1% for Black people, 69.2% for Hispanics. Vitamin D is essential for your body to function, and not … Read more
Fiat is bringing its tiny electric Topolino to the U.S., offering American buyers a two-seat neighborhood EV that costs less than many used cars but tops out at just 19 mph. The Stellantis-owned brand announced Tuesday that the Topolino is available to order through select U.S. dealers. It starts at $13,995, or $14,985 after destination … Read more
Life isn’t so ruff for Lilo — at least, not anymore. Three years ago, Luce Clark and her partner were traveling through the Indonesian jungle when they spotted a small white pup tumbling through the brush along a busy stretch of road. After being unable to find the family he belonged to, they took him … Read more
Fireworks won’t be the only thing keeping people awake this Fourth of July weekend. As temperatures across the Big Apple soar into the triple digits, a staggering 850,000 New Yorkers are expected to sweat through America’s 250th birthday without air conditioning — and this Postie is one of them. To be fair, I’m a terrible … Read more
Party animals could land in the doghouse this weekend. Airbnb is employing anti-party technology before the July 4 weekend to combat higher-risk bookings that could lead to disruptive parties. The technology works by analyzing bookings via reservation length, distance between the guest’s location and the listing, property type and timing. If the booking gets flagged, … Read more
A California mom of two is back to her normal life after a robot helped removed her breast cancer in a historic surgery. After noticing a bump during a self exam, Vicky Pan, 46, was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, an aggressive form that grows fast. She found the cancer had already spread to … Read more
You could be eligible for a Disney payday. The Walt Disney Co. has agreed to resolve a class action lawsuit with a staggering $50 million settlement. The original class action suit alleges that Disney forced YouTubeTV and DirecTV Stream to inflate their subscription prices, a move that violated federal and state antitrust and consumer protection … Read more
Age of AI? Almost 9 in 10 children say they actually want “hands-on” jobs in the future, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents and their Gen Alpha children (ages 5-16) found that children are already thinking about jobs, and most (85%) want a “hands-on” job. Along with tactile work, many kids said … Read more