Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

The Interface brings sharp expertise and genuine curiosity to perhaps the defining story of our time." — Phillip Sellars, Executive Producer of The Interface and Executive Editor of Formats at BBC ...

China’s brain-computer interface industry is growing fast, and the newest company to emerge from the country is aiming to access the brain without the use of invasive implants. Gestala, newly founded ...

Just when you thought the circular deals couldn’t get any more circular, OpenAI has invested in CEO Sam Altman’s brain computer interface (BCI) startup Merge Labs. Merge Labs, which defines itself as ...

Abstract: Affective brain–computer interfaces (aBCIs) are an emerging technology that decodes brain signals—primarily electroencephalography (EEG)—to monitor and regulate emotional states in real time ...

Elon Musk’s Neuralink is shifting into high gear for 2026 as the company’s co-founder touts changes to the brain-computer interface devices' production. Writing on his social media platform X, Musk ...

An important milestone has been achieved in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. A new peer-reviewed study published in Nature Biomedical Engineering shows how a high-performance brain-computer ...

Learn how to create a CRT-style user interface tracking box effect in Adobe After Effects. This tutorial guides you step-by-step to achieve retro, tech-inspired visuals perfect for motion graphics, ...

Like many people during the COVID pandemic, Neta Alexander began spending much of her time online: teaching on Zoom, streaming films, holding video calls with friends. The longer she did, the more she ...

A man who hasn’t been able to move or speak for years imagines picking up a cup and filling it with water. In response to the man’s thoughts, a robotic arm mounted on his wheelchair glides forward, ...