The scientist behind the popular "Brain Training" computer software said on Wednesday that a new study suggests riding motorcycles may help keep drivers young by invigorating their brains.

iPhone The gadget of the year came, once again, from Apple.

For those feeling nervous behind the wheel as old age kicks in, savvy cars may be the answer. Prof. Ryuta Kawashima, who helped develop Nintendo's "Brain Age" games, is teaming with Toyota to develop cars that help seniors drive safely, the researcher said Tuesday.

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Bookshops now have separate sections for workbooks with the exercises and video game versions are selling like hot cakes among the growing ranks of older Japanese who hope the drills will reinvigorate their gray matter.