Scoliosis Awareness Month spotlights a condition affecting approximately 6 to 9 million individuals in the United States—roughly 2-3% of the population—subtly or overtly reshaping lives through its characteristic lateral spinal curvature. Thankfully, the majority of scoliosis patients will not require surgical intervention, and for those who do, remarkable advancements in treatment provide renewed hope and improved outcomes. What is scoliosis? How are big data and artificial intelligence helping scoliosis patients? And, what can we all learn from scoliosis patients? What Is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is defined as a lateral curvature of the spine exceeding 10 degrees, a condition that reshapes the…
China’s electric vehicle juggernaut appeared to be easing in Europe but last month new data showed the lull was short-lived. Momentum has sharply shifted again—this time back in favor of Chinese automakers—leaving the likes of Renault and Stellantis facing renewed pressure. In the top five European markets of Germany, France,…
A manufacturing technology company has launched a program to help auto factories avoid facing a sticky situation. Where many parts and components were once primarily welded together by robots, those same robots are now using high-performance adhesives to do the job and they don’t always get it right. In the…
These days, many engineering teams are coming up against a common problem – basically speaking, the models are too big. This problem comes in various forms, but there’s often a connecting thread and a commonality to the challenges. Project are running up against memory constraints. As parameters range into the…
Competition in the world of portable Bluetooth speakers is brutal. With so many brands are fighting for a slice of this competitive market the quality and value can vary a lot. Every year or two, one of the biggest and best-known names in the industry continues updating its products and…
When and where is the best place to see the Milky Way? The bright core of the Milky Way — the biggest and best sight at night — becomes visible in June in the Northern Hemisphere. Since it rises right after dark, NASA is advising people to get away from…
When it was announced in August 2024, Nacon’s Revolution X Unlimited for Xbox and PC looked like it had the chops to become the best Elite-style pad yet. It has form; it’s based on the superb Revolution 5 Pro for PS5, which is one of the best third-party controllers out…
Topline Summer will begin in the Northern Hemisphere on Friday, June 20, as the sun reaches its highest point of the year at midday. Known as the summer solstice, this astronomical milestone marks the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere (and the shortest day…
It’s hard to know where Chrome is going at the moment when it comes to tracking its 3 billion users. The promise to kill cookies is essentially dead, with even regulators reportedly assuming that’s the case. Meanwhile, Google and the ad industry continue their slow two-step routine, with nothing likely…
We used to know when the workday started. And when it ended. Now? Not so much. According to Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index Special Report: Breaking Down the Infinite Workday, 40% of employees are already online by 6 a.m. A third are still answering emails at 10 p.m. And one…
Summertime might be synonymous with people having a good time at music festivals and outdoor sports events, but many of them still rely on diesel generators to keep the party going, which are not great for the environment. But as many festivals strive to become more sustainable, many organizers are…
Republished on June 15 with new red flags for smartphone users to beware. Attacks on iPhone and Android users surged more than 700% this month, with malicious texts targeting multiple cities and states. Following alerts from police forces across the country, the FBI has now confirmed the latest warning and…
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and while the ties, tools, and tech gadgets are flying off shelves, there is an opportunity to reflect on what celebrating fathers and father figures mean in a more intentional and sustainable way. Culturally, Father’s Day often carries less fanfare than Mother’s Day,…
In case you missed Thursday’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, you can find the answers here: Uh oh, it’s Friday the 13th! It might be just another beautiful summer’s day, but it’s also the most ominous day of the year. Be afraid, folks. Very afraid. If you see any black cats,…
During congressional hearing in the House of Representatives’ Energy & Commerce Committee Subcommittee of Communication and Technology, Ronnie Vasishta, Senior VP of telecom at Nvidia said that mobile networks will be called upon to support a new kind of traffic—AI traffic. This AI traffic includes the delivery of AI services…
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Remember COVID-19? That thing that’s killed around 350 people a week in…
It’s not Canelo Alvarez, and it’s not an exhibition with Gervonta Davis,…
In the wee hours of the morning in the United States—but live…
