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.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Few in the Knoxville area realize the touchscreen traces its roots to East Tennessee. “You almost can't go through a full day and not interact or see someone interacting with Elo ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — A group of Buddhist monks walked from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., finishing their months-long journey on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Thousands waited at the ...

Robots still fail quickly once removed from predictable factory environments Microsoft Rho-alpha links language understanding directly to robotic motion control Tactile sensing is central to narrowing ...

Macworld reports that Apple’s M6 MacBook Pro with OLED display technology is expected to arrive by late 2026, featuring potential touchscreen capabilities. Samsung has begun producing advanced ...

As demand for larger, thinner, and more responsive touchscreens intensifies, so does the complexity of engineering them. Designers of smartphones, tablets, automotive displays, and industrial control ...

Not every notebook has a touch screen, but try one, and you'll be a tap-and-swipe convert. Here's what to know about touch-panel technology, plus the best touch-screen laptops you can buy, based on ...

Samsung’s new Movingstyle series introduces portable displays, including a 27-inch touchscreen with a built-in battery. They’re portable smart monitors designed to move around your home for streaming, ...

Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa traveled across the boroughs to close out the final weekend of the campaign, as New Yorkers headed out to vote in droves. Benjamin Oreskes and Matthew ...