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Every day, we humans dream up more and more ways to use technology to make the world a better place. Whether its solar panels that generate green energy, 3d printed prosthetics, or gene editing tools that eradicate diseases; there’s no shortage of world-changing tech out there. But it’s also easy for all those good things to get buried beneath all the bad news on the Internet. That’s why we started Tech For Change: an ongoing series in which we shine a spotlight on positive uses of technology, and showcase how they’re helping to make the world a better place.
Digital Trends 2024 Tech for Change Awards
From helping users with disabilities to bringing distracted audiences back together, our 2024 Tech for Change award winners are making an impact.
How solar panels went from ’50s satellites to your backyard
Solar panel technology has come a long way. Ever wondered how we got here? Come and follow the surprising path the world's greenest power source has taken.
I tried a $500 health tracking app. Here’s why it’s worth every penny
Looking for a health tracking solution that goes deep? I tried InsideTracker, a $500+ health tracking app unlike anything else. Here's why it's a game-changer.
Original Series
These video games are changing the conversation on sustainability
This year's Games for Change festival highlighted three projects that are rethinking how games can send a message about sustainability.
They raised $50 million for charity with dusty consoles. Here’s how
Games Done Quick has raised over $50 million for charity over the past 14 years. Here's the tech that keeps the show going.
5 ways PCs are becoming more sustainable, from recycling to smarter design
PCs are always getting faster, but are they becoming more sustainable too? Here are five reasons to be optimistic.
How I made my PC more sustainable, just in time for summer — and you can too
The summer months are rolling in and turning everyone's gaming room into a sweat box. Here's how to make yours more bearable in summer 2024.
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To build a PS5 controller for anyone, Sony had to reinvent the wheel
PlayStation raised the bar for accessibility with its Access Controller. It took a lot of feedback and iteration to get there.
How tech powers the sensory-friendly screenings that open theaters to everyone
Sensory-friendly screenings are becoming more normalized, but there's still a long way to go. How do these showings work and who benefits from them?
Two years later, over-the-counter hearing aids are still finding their groove
Americans have been able to buy over-the-counter hearing aids for almost two years. Have they made a difference? We ask the experts.
This AI gadget let me speak in languages I don’t know or understand
The Timekettle X1 is a gadget dedicated solely to helping you speak and translate different languages. But is it any good? Here's what happened when I used it.
How futuristic display tech is trying to save your eyes
We can't escape screens, but a few brands are trying to make the ordeal less harmful for eyes. Science, however, has other thoughts about our screen habits.
Watch Neuralink’s first human brain-chip patient play chess via thought
Neuralink has live streamed a video showing its first human patient using its brain implant to play chess just by thinking about it.
I had written off bicycles, until e-bikes unlocked an entire world for me
E-bikes weren't even on my radar until the Himiway C5 came along and turned me into an e-bike enthusiast over the course of my very first ride.
I moved a car with my eyes, and it blew me away
Here's something I never thought I'd say: I controlled a car just by looking at it with my eyes — and it truly blew me away.
Honda puts VR tech on wheels with its personal mobility device
Honda believes its Uni-One personal mobility device could be a lot of fun when combined with VR tech.
This tiny dongle will change 5G connectivity forever
TCL's new Linkkey IK511 is small dongle with 5G connectivity, and it's a pretty big deal. Here's why.
U.S. spacecraft lands on the moon for the first time in over 50 years
NASA and the company Intuitive Machines have made a historic landing on the moon, the first landing there by a commercial entity.
NASA is looking for volunteers for yearlong simulated Mars mission
If you've ever wanted to visit Mars, then NASA has an offer for you. The agency is running a simulated mission to Mars, and it's looking for volunteers.
The Oura Ring showed me how months of stress destroyed my sleep
The Oura Ring showed me how stress ruined my sleep, and prompted me to take action. It also made me realize too much data isn't always a good thing.
Google is launching a powerful new AI app for your Android phone
Google’s latest mobile app is Gemini, which leverages generative AI tricks. But t the same time, it also aims to double as a Google Assistant replacement.
These 39-gram AR glasses have me excited for the future
You can get AI help with Brilliant Labs low-cost, multimodal smart glasses that accept input from voice or camera and display results on a display.
Arc Search is one of the best iPhone apps I’ve ever used
Arc Search tones down the clutter your average browser, but serves a breathtaking formula for looking up information on the web that will easily win you over.
Mercedes’ electric eSprinter isn’t just greener, it’s better
Mercedes-Benz is finally bringing its all-electric eSprinter van to the United States, and delivery drivers will find that it was worth the wait.
Neuralink implants brain chip in first human, Elon Musk reveals
Elon Musk’s Neuralink firm has performed its first implant in a human brain as part of early tests of a technology designed to help those with severe paralysis.
What it takes to build a next-generation observatory
From rats to snow, building massive scientific instruments in harsh environments requires money, brilliant engineering, and good old-fashioned human sweat.
Google brings AI to every text field on the internet
Starting today Google is planning to bring three new AI powered features to its popular Chrome browser.
Holograms are coming to university classrooms
Hologram technology has been breathing new life into music legends dead and alive for years, but now there are plans to use the same system for teaching.
Scientists want your help to search for black holes
Black Hole Hunter invites members of the public to search through data collected by the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite to look for signs of a black hole.
This wireless mouse and keyboard are powered by mechanical energy
The Mechanical Energy Harvesting Combo uses mechanical movement to power a mouse and a keyboard, eliminating the need for external charging.
Check out Wing’s largest delivery drone yet
Drone specialist Wing has announced plans to add a bigger drone to its delivery fleet that it says will simplify and streamline larger orders.
Flights to any city in less than 60 minutes? Musk still thinks it’s possible
It currently takes nearly 15 hours to fly from New York to Shanghai, but a Starship passenger service would be able to do it in a mere 39 minutes.
Supernal wants the S-A2 to deliver us from gridlock with quiet, electric aviation
The SA-2 will take off vertically and cruise at up to 120 mph on electricity alone, delivering the comfort of a plane and the agility of a helicopter.