Elizabeth Smart Finds Confidence in Bodybuilding
Elizabeth Smart, kidnapped at 14 in 2002, now competes in bodybuilding to celebrate her body after years of trauma. Four competitions in, she's found unexpected confidence and self-acceptance.
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Elizabeth Smart Shares Healing Journey at Free Wisconsin Event
Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart will speak about resilience and recovery at a free public event in Stevens Point on April 7. Her advocacy has shaped national child safety laws and inspired countless survivors.
Elizabeth Smart Competes in Bodybuilding After Years of Fear
Child safety advocate Elizabeth Smart revealed she's been competing in bodybuilding competitions, overcoming deep fears about judgment to share her empowering new journey. The survivor of a traumatic kidnapping says the experience helped her recognize feelings familiar to too many survivors.
Elizabeth Smart: Turning Trauma Into Hope for Survivors
Elizabeth Smart, kidnapped at 14 and held captive for nine months, now uses her story to help other survivors feel less alone. Her new Netflix documentary reveals how she transformed shame into advocacy and why sharing survivor stories matters more than ever.
Elizabeth Smart Competes in Bodybuilding, Celebrates Her Body
Survivor advocate Elizabeth Smart just competed in her first bodybuilding competition at 38, sharing a powerful message about reclaiming strength and refusing shame. Her journey from trauma survivor to advocate to bodybuilder shows the many forms healing can take.
Google Launches AI Smart Glasses This Fall
More than a decade after Google Glass flopped, Google is trying again with AI-powered smart glasses launching this autumn. The new glasses will feature a camera, built-in speakers, and hands-free Gemini AI assistance.
Kazakhstan and Japan Team Up on Smart City Innovation
Kazakhstan and Japan are joining forces to transform urban living through cutting-edge Smart City technology. The partnership could reshape how millions experience city life across Central Asia.
Jean Smart's Heart Surgery Story Saves Lives
Emmy winner Jean Smart ignored chest pressure for months, thinking she was out of shape. Her decision to finally call her doctor led to emergency triple-bypass surgery that saved her life.
Google Launches AI Smart Glasses After Glass Failure
More than a decade after Google Glass flopped, the tech giant is returning to smart eyewear with AI-powered glasses launching this fall. The new glasses feature Gemini AI, cameras, and speakers in partnerships with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.
Malaysia's Genting Launches $20B Smart City in Johor
A new $20 billion smart city focused on AI research and agricultural technology is breaking ground in southern Malaysia, creating a tech hub that could transform the region. The ambitious project aims to attract global professionals and boost innovation across Southeast Asia.
Smart Glasses Add Captions Without Privacy Concerns
New smart glasses display live captions of conversations right on the lenses, helping people hear better in noisy places without recording anyone. Unlike controversial camera-equipped glasses, these caption-only devices skip the creepy surveillance features entirely.
EVs Could Save Drivers $400 Yearly With Smart Charging
Electric vehicles might actually help the power grid instead of straining it, saving drivers up to $400 per year. New smart charging technology spreads out when cars charge overnight, keeping everyone's battery full by morning while preventing energy spikes.
India Surpasses 11 Million Smart Energy Meters Installed
India just hit a major clean energy milestone with over 11 million smart meters now helping households track and save on electricity. The technology is making power grids more efficient while putting consumers in control of their energy use.
Smart Homes Will Soon Talk Directly to Your Energy Grid
Two major tech standards are joining forces to let your smart home devices automatically communicate with the power grid, potentially slashing your energy bills without any effort on your part. The partnership could eliminate expensive add-on boxes and make power savings as simple as plugging in your appliances.
1989 BBC Predicted Smart Homes: What They Got Right
Futurists in 1989 predicted what homes would look like in 2020, and they were surprisingly accurate about smart home technology. From voice commands to learning thermostats, the BBC's Tomorrow's World series nailed many of the innovations we use today.
Smart Meters Now Catch Power Outages Before They Spread
A breakthrough AI system installed in home smart meters can now detect power grid problems the instant they happen, stopping outages before they grow. The technology has already caught hidden infrastructure issues that could have sparked wildfires or injured utility workers.
Indonesia and South Korea Build $6.5M Smart City Hub
Indonesia's future capital is getting a high-tech boost from an unexpected partner. South Korea is investing $6.5 million to build a cutting-edge smart city center that could transform urban life across Southeast Asia.
Japan's Menicon Opens $220M Smart Factory in Malaysia
A Japanese contact lens maker just launched Malaysia's most advanced medical device factory, creating 150 jobs and positioning the country as a global hub for precision healthcare manufacturing. The billion-ringgit smart factory in Kulim will supply contact lenses to Japan, Germany, and the US while training the next generation of Malaysian engineers.
AI Helper Tames One Writer's 10-Year Smart Home Nightmare
A tech journalist spent a decade wrestling with her chaotic smart home setup until an AI coding tool solved it in one afternoon. What normally takes weeks of programming happened in hours.
AI Smart Homes Cut Caregiver Burnout for Dementia Patients
New AI-powered smart home technology is helping millions of family caregivers who spend 27 hours weekly caring for loved ones with dementia. These watchful systems prevent accidents and give exhausted caregivers much-needed relief.
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