We all love learning a new trick that can save us time when using our devices. No matter how well we know an app or program, there’s almost always some shortcut we never learned. The same goes for hardware: We may use gadgets every day without knowing their helpful quirks. Well, tune in to expand your digital repertoire.

Renewable energy is quickly becoming more dominant when it comes to all of our energy needs. That being said, we are still unable to harness this technology's full potential due to one missing piece that could truly change the game. What is this missing piece? It’s something you may not expect.

Robots have become a normal part of our society. They help build cars, fly planes, vacuum our floors and so much more. But now they are being used to make food commercials even more appetizing. This technology is truly from the future.

You may have heard of quantum computing. It’s the next big step for computers as we continue to blaze down the technological path. But you probably haven’t heard of quantum internet. That’s because scientists are still trying to figure out how it will work. It turns out that making the internet function as a quantum computer isn’t so easy.

Nine years ago, Ohio native Ian Burkhart's whole life changed after a wave pushed him into a sandbar — paralyzing the former athlete. Now, thanks to BATTELLE NeuroLife® technology, Ian is able to use his hand again. A muscle stimulation device and a brain-computer interface pair up to give him back some of his freedom. Kim and Ian talk about his injury and the ways advancements in technology are changing lives.

Within the next decade, we may be sending our first astronauts to Mars. They will stay on the Red Planet for quite a while before returning to Earth. So, how will they be able to track time if they are on a completely different planet? Scientists have come up with an ingenious solution to this dilemma.

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You asked, I listened. You want more tech news, tips and advice you can trust. You want fewer annoying ads and less email clogging up your inbox. That's why we created The Current. Stay up to date on everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes, twice per week. No ads — just the news and tips you want.

Your Amazon Echo can do so much more than answer your questions. In my eBook, "How to Use Your Amazon Echo: Tips and Tricks," you'll learn everything you need to know to become a pro. I'll show you how to set it up all the way to how it can endlessly entertain you in your living room, your kitchen and your bedroom. You will also learn the necessary tools to have your Amazon Echo help you in an emergency.

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