Inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami, an MIT team has designed a technique that could transform flat panels into medical devices, habitats, and other objects without the use of tools.

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In the Good Society, sociologist Robert Bellah and his coauthors challenge Americans to take a good look at themselves. Faced with growing homelessness, rising unemployment, crumbling highways, and ...

Alexa Plus has introduced AI-powered features that go beyond basic tasks like timers and music. Even if you prefer standard commands, the assistant has many capabilities on Echo speakers and phones ...

A better way to drive growth and profitability by Scott Magids, Alan Zorfas and Daniel Leemon When companies connect with customers’ emotions, the payoff can be huge. Consider these examples: After a ...

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET ...

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Many popular apps collect far more personal data than they need to work. These 20 apps quietly gather your photos, location, contacts, and more—and you probably have at least one of them installed ...