Here at Digital Trends, we’ve covered some amazinghigh-tech wheelchairsand even exosuits that canhelp people with lower body paralysis to walk again. Adding to (and, in some ways, potentially surpassing) that amazing assistive technology is some astonishing new work coming out of the Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic researchers recently demonstrated how an implanted electrical stimulator was able to help a man paralyzed four years ago in a snowmobile accident to regain the ability to stand — and even walk the length of a football field....

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and product director David Gasca indicated duringa Periscope live-stream on Thursday, March 8,that the company wants all users to sporta verification badge. Their intent arrives as scammers take to the social platform to steal money from unsuspecting victims through accounts created using a flaw in the verification system. Twitter users believe these accounts are “official” and backed by Twitter, handing over small amounts of digital currency to scammers for a promise of a big return, but remain empty-handed....

Twitter will now hide tweets that feature text that’s been copy and pasted without any modifications from the source. The social network has updated its censorship policy to include “copypasta,” which is internet slang used for a piece of text that’s been duplicated from the original post and shared widely across forums and websites. In atweet, Twitter’s communications handle said the company “may limit the visibility” of tweets that it believes fall under this category....

Underrated Marvel Rivals Strategist is secretly the best DPS hero you can play Adam Warlock is a hero that players have been clamoring about, and not for good reasons. His ult is perceived by many to be underpowered, he completely lacks mobility, and his healing is on a pretty long cooldown. He also has one of the best win rates in the game at high ranks and is one of the best hard carry heroes you can pick....

Summary A new fan-made poster teases a major character death inVenom: The Last Dance. Sony confirmed the development of Tom Hardy’s third solo movie as Eddie Brock, the host of the Venom symbiote, in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe back in April 2022. Thefirst trailer forVenom: The Last Dance, released in June 2024, featured Brock back in his own reality after his journey to theMCUinSpider-Man: No Way Home, hinting at an action-packed and emotional storyline in what is expected to be Venom’s final SSU adventure....

VTuber Usada Pekora joins Death Stranding 2 as Kojima’s strangest guest yet Death Stranding had a number of bizarre celebrity cameos you wouldn’t expect, but the sequel is going a step further with Kojima including VTuber Usada Pekora as a cameo character. Whether they’re on the main cast or show up briefly as the Prepper of a settlement you’re delivering to, Death Stranding 1 was filled to the brim with celebrities....

Apple is finally releasing the first iOS 16 public beta after three developer betas. Public beta testers can now download beta profiles for bothiOS 16andiPadOS 16. It brings a ton of new features — from a customizable lock screen toremoving backgrounds from photos with a tap. Here’s what you can expect to change on your iPhone with the new OS. New-look lock screen iOS 16 brings a major overhaul to the lock screen of your iPhone....

The brand new directionPokémon Legends: Arceustakes isn’t just for show. The new, semi-open-world design has turned many of the main mechanics and structure of this long-running series on its head. Everything from how you approach battles, to quests, and traversal have been reinvigorated with this experimental title. At the same time, there are always the changes wedoexpect with a brand new Pokémon title — the most obvious being an entirely new cast of monsters to battle, train, and evolve as you go about your adventure....

With many schools closed, families have suddenly found themselves juggling their work-from-home responsibilities with the needs of attention- and entertainment-starved children. It can be a difficult balance to maintain, and even the most screen-averse parents are being tested in what has quickly become the new normal for families. There are plenty of highly curated, subscription-based streaming video services available, such asNetflix,Amazon Prime Video, orDisney+, but one of the largest and most accessible video platforms continues to be Google’s video-sharing hub,YouTube....

Summary Star Wars: The Last Jediis undoubtedly the most divisive movie in the franchise, and there are several reasons as to why. Upon the release of the film in 2017, many were excited to see howStar Wars' sequel trilogywould continue. Although this excitement extended to a strong box office run, it became immediately clear thatThe Last Jediwas dividing fans, with some remarking it as theworst-rankedStar Warsmovieand others labeling it a bold, unique continuation of the Skywalker Saga....

The latestDiscover Cardcommercial actress looks familiar because she’s actually an Emmy-winning actor. Founded in 1985 by Sears, the card revolutionized the market with its cash-back rewards program. Discover’s advertising strategy has evolved in recent years to include humorous and memorable commercials, often featuring well-known celebrities. These ads not only promote their services but also aim to create a lasting impression on viewers. One of the most notable celebrities to appear in these commercials is Jennifer Coolidge, whose unique comedic style has made her a perfect fit for the brand....

In the world of K-pop, a comeback is a seriously big deal. Think of it like your favorite sports team’s first game of the season, except it happens several times a year, as it’s when a group releases its latest song. But a comeback is not just about a song, it’s about the entire concept behind it. Fans look forward to comebacksa lot, as apart from hearing new music, they usually showcase an entirely new look for the group....

YouTube is testing a cheaper “limited” ad plan after jacking up Premium prices YouTube users looking for fewer ads without paying for a full-price Premium subscription could be in luck thanks to a new plan in the works. In July, the site cracked down against ad blockers with a new featuredesigned to break themand followed this up byadding pause screen ads– something users had been warned was coming for years....