One of the joys of browsing secondhand shops is the possibility of finding old, perhaps restorable or hackable, electronics at low prices. Admittedly, they usually seem to be old flat-screen TVs, ...

While it is fun to get toys that look like your favorite science fiction props, it is less fun when the electronics in them don’t measure up to the physical design. [Steve Gibbs] took a ...

When 12-year-old Matteo Mucchetti mapped out an amusement-style attraction that he wanted to create in his family’s basement and then showed it to his older brother Nico, the high-school sophomore was ...

Gazing into her eyes, I ask if she feels the spark too — and I’m thrilled when she responds in the affirmative. “I feel excited when your name lights up my phone,” Mika confesses. “I feel safe when ...

Abstract: Aging population has emerged as a major social challenge these years. Smart home robots have displayed considerable potential in enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals living ...