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We are leaving older adults out of the digital world

Jessica Fields Contributor Jessica Fields is a research analyst and program manager at the UCSF Center for Vulnerable Populations at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and a collaborator in The OpEd Project. May is national Older Americans Month, and this year’s theme is Connect, Create,…

The Renault XY-2 is a car that plays cupid

If the future of vehicles is even half as beautiful as this, then we cannot wait! This elegant concept is the ‘Renault Project XY-2’, its designer recognized the societal change that autonomous sharing cars may introduce; where strangers meet and…

How to Celebrate National Space Day

Tonight, step outside, look up at the sky and—assuming you’re in a location that is low on light pollution—appreciate the view of the stars. Because guys, it’s National Space Day. iOS, Android: Stargazing is fun even when you have no…

Make the most of Mother’s Day with Maps

Whether you still live with mom or are a roadtrip away, Google Maps can help you get things done so you can make the most of Mother’s Day (less than two weeks away!). Here are a few helpful features in…

Peter Mayhew, soul of Chewbacca, has died at 74

Peter Mayhew, soul of Chewbacca, has died at 74 Peter Mayhew, with co-stars Harrison Ford at Mark Hamill, celebrates the 40th anniversary of Star Wars in 2017.Image: Getty Images for Disney By Chris Taylor2019-05-02 23:35:12 UTC Days before his 75th…

How augmented reality put five Madonnas on stage at once

At Wednesday’s Billboard Music Awards, Madonna performed her latest single, "Medellín", with Latin singer Maluma. However, they (and their flesh-and-blood dancers) weren’t alone on the Las Vegas stage. Several virtual versions of the pop icon joined them: a secret agent,…