Digital devices may help ward off cognitive decline in older people

Smartphones may boost cognitive health by helping people stay socially connected EvgeniyShkolenko/Getty Images There is much concern about the notion of “digital dementia” – the idea that relying on smartphones and the internet reduces a person’s cognitive abilities. But among those over 50 at least, these technologies appear to actually have the opposite effect. A … Read more

Nintendo’s Allowing Digital Game Sharing, At Last

I have multiple Switches in my house, and a family account for everyone, too. Sharing games is incredibly annoying, at least for digital purchases: If someone has a different Nintendo Account, it means buying a new copy. But that’s changing, sort of, with Virtual Game Cards. The news, announced at Nintendo Direct just a week … Read more

Say Cheese! 5 Reasons Why Digital Cameras Are Trendy (Again)

Unless you’re a photographer, I bet you haven’t thought about digital cameras in years. If you’re like most people, your phone takes all the photos you want. What might surprise you (or maybe not given the headline of this article) is that digital cameras are becoming popular again. Manufacturers like Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Fujifilm and … Read more