Tech/Gear

Most hospital training labs use basic dummies or simple mannequins to teach medical skills. Students practice procedures, learn techniques and move on to real patients later. But a new childbirth simulator called Mama Anne takes training to a very different level. This lifelike robot blinks, breathes and even talks while helping midwifery students practice delivering babies before they ever step into a real delivery room. And if the idea of […]

If you watched a recent episode of "The Pitt" on Max, a streaming medical drama about life inside a high-pressure emergency department, you saw how quickly a hospital can spiral during a cyberattack. It made for gripping television. But in Mississippi, it was not a script. It was real life.After a ransomware attack hit the University of Mississippi Medical Center, clinics across the state closed. Elective procedures were canceled. Phone […]

Smart glasses are gaining new momentum thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). Companies like Google, Meta, Samsung and possibly Apple are exploring AI-powered glasses that combine cameras, speakers, voice assistants and computer vision in a wearable device.At first glance, the features sound familiar. Smart glasses can take photos, give directions, answer questions and help you navigate the world hands-free. However, a recent demo hints at something much bigger.These glasses may soon […]

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- WATCH: Wall-climbing robot swarms crawl US Navy warships as China's fleet surges- OPINION: AI comes with a hefty charge, and you are the one who gets stuck with the bill- Dell workforce shrinks 10% for third consecutive yearTECH AT SEA: WATCH: wall-climbing robot swarms crawl US Navy warships as China's fleet surges – Fox News Digital reports on a new development in naval technology, featuring wall-climbing robot […]

Phishing emails are getting more convincing every day. Scammers copy the look of trusted brands and rely on urgency to get you to click before you think. But sometimes the most misleading part of a scam is not the email itself. It is the signal your own email app gives you.A CyberGuy reader recently sent us a screenshot of an email that looked suspicious but included something surprising at the […]

For many riders, getting from point A to point B is simple. Open the app, request a ride and go. But for many women, the experience can feel different. Comfort, safety and peace of mind can all play a role when stepping into a stranger's car. That feedback is what pushed Uber to introduce a feature designed specifically for women. The company calls it Women Preferences, and it is now expanding […]

Most people never expect a knock on the door from a police officer to flip their life upside down. Yet that is exactly what happened to Chrisanna Elser in the Denver area of Colorado, near the small towns of Bow Mar and Columbine Valley.An officer from the Columbine Valley Police Department arrived at her home and accused her of stealing a $25 package from a porch in the neighboring town […]

Millions of Americans are digging into their roots. Genealogy has quietly become one of the fastest-growing hobbies in North America, with the industry now valued at more than $5 billion. From DNA kits to digital family tree builders, people are discovering relatives, tracing migration stories and reconnecting with their past.There is something deeply meaningful about learning where you come from. However, there is another side to this trend that many […]

When firefighters arrive at a major blaze, they often face the same problem. They have to walk into danger without knowing exactly what is inside.Smoke hides everything. Floors may be unstable. Toxic gases can build up quickly. Even experienced crews sometimes enter buildings with limited information about what they are about to face.Now, a new type of robotic vehicle could help change that. Instead of firefighters stepping into the unknown, […]