Posts by Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. She is a Mexico City-based journalist, translator, and digital media professional with over a decade of experience creating bilingual content in English and Spanish. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a specialization in Journalism from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Her work spans both hard and soft news, with a focus on arts, culture, and entertainment. She has a particular interest in highlighting emerging and independent musicians, a passion that earned her recognition as CBC Radio 3’s Fan of the Year in 2014. Sienra brings a broad pop culture perspective to her writing, with interests that include music, film, and cultural trends across media. When she isn't writing, she is watching films, attending concerts, and building out her growing vinyl collection.
Technology
January 22, 2026

Kawasaki Unveils Rideable Robot Horse That Can Climb and Gallop on Any Terrain

Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki is renowned for its high-performance motorcycles and watercraft. Now, the vehicle manufacturing giants seem to have something even wilder up their sleeves. Last month, the company announced Corleo, an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that looks like a futuristic horse. The reception was so animated, that Kawasaki is speeding up the process to make it available to the public sooner than previously thought.

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Technology
January 20, 2026

Toyota Designs Robot Chair That Can Walk, Bend, and Help You up the Stairs

Wheelchairs have been around for centuries, helping people with limited mobility get around. As useful as they are, though, things often get tricky when uneven terrain and stairs come into play. Hoping to tackle these issues, Toyota has created a state-of-the art solution. The Walk Me chair, introduced at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, is a four-legged robotic chair that can safely move its users around as it adapts to its surroundings in real time.

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Music
January 14, 2026

New Grammy Category To Award Creatives Behind the Best Album Cover of the Year

You may or may not have listened to the most iconic albums in history, but you’ve surely seen their cover art. Think The Beatles’ Abbey Road, Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, Rumors by Fleetwood Mac, Green Day’s American Idiot, or Brat by Charlie XCX. After all, on top of encapsulating the album’s spirit and giving it a visual identity, they are works of art in their own right.

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Photography Gear
January 12, 2026

Smart Hummingbird Feeder Captures Slow-Motion Videos in 4K

Hummingbirds are known for being elusive creatures; so much so that catching a glimpse at them is considered a sign of good luck in many cultures. To make these encounters less of a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it experience, Birdfy has announced a new smart bird feeder designed with these speedy creatures in mind. The Birdfy Hum Bloom made its debut at CES 2026, and even earned a nod at the CES Innovation Awards.

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