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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Academy
January 20, 2026

Cozy up With a Winter Craft When You Enroll in an Online Class

If you’re in the Northern hemisphere, you’re likely bundled up in a scarf and pulling on your parka. Or, at the very least, you’re wearing a sweater when you leave the house. With such frigid temperatures, it’s always nice to curl up on your couch with a cozy craft. Get started on a new project with the help of expert instructors when you enroll in an online craft class on My Modern Met Academy.

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Art
January 19, 2026

Frieze Los Angeles Will Touch Down in Santa Monica Airport Next Month

Next month, Frieze Los Angeles will once again return to the Santa Monica Airport, drawing in hundreds of gallerists, collectors, dealers, and art fans from around the world. For its seventh edition, which opens on February 26, 2026, the prestigious fair will gather nearly 100 galleries with locations in 22 countries, offering an indispensable glimpse into the contemporary art scene.

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Inspiring
January 18, 2026

80-Year-Old Makes History and Completes Life-Long Dream of Hiking the Appalachian Trail

If anyone proves that age is just a number, it’s 80-year-old Betty Kellenberger. On September 12, 2025, she made history as the oldest woman to complete a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. She trekked a gruelling 2,200 miles across 14 states, from Maine to Georgia, completing a goal she first set for herself as a child. Kellenberger—a retired school teacher—first came across the famous Appalachian Trail while reading about it during elementary school.

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