"Reach out," the old jingled implored. "Reach out and touch someone." That was the 1980s, and the metaphor of physical touch helped humanize the still-nascent technology of long-distance phone calls.

When it comes to warding off isolation, a virtual hug is better than no hug at all, says sisters Talia and Olivia Hazlett. The pair was awarded the Volunteer Excellence Award from the Massachusetts ...

While many have scoffed at the Oculus Rift’s $600 price point, they may not treat this newest gadget by Tesla Studios with as much cynicism. The new company is looking to Kickstart their full-body ...