Wearable Tech Fitbit's passive heart rhythm monitoring algorithm gets FDA approval It can now use the tech in its wearables By Cohen Coberly, April 11, 2022, 4:42 PM 8 comments
Tech Culture Mobile Group of state attorneys general launch investigation into TikTok and its effect on young people Does TikTok impact young users' physical and mental health? By Rob Thubron, March 4, 2022, 5:20 AM 11 comments
Electronics Jabra will start selling hearing enhancement earbuds later this month The Jabra Enhance Plus earbuds will be available for $799 at select hearing care establishments By Joao Silva, February 8, 2022, 1:44 PM
Tech Culture A French surgeon tried to sell Bataclan victim's X-ray as an NFT Without the patient's consent By Rob Thubron, January 24, 2022, 8:22 AM 14 comments
Wearable Tech Movano's upcoming health ring could eventually offer non-invasive blood pressure and glucose monitoring Thanks to radio frequency tech By Rob Thubron, December 27, 2021, 11:35 AM
Electronics Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2 and the Galaxy Buds Pro could be causing ear infections Not a feature you want in an earbud By Rob Thubron, November 15, 2021, 9:16 AM
Science Researchers bypass optic nerve, deliver images directly to blind woman's brain Brain implant allows patient to see shapes, letters after more than 16 years of blindness By Jimmy Pezzone, October 31, 2021, 7:17 AM 13 comments
Apple Tech Culture Tim Cook: We don't want Apple devices to be used for "endless, mindless scrolling" The Apple CEO believes technology should improve your quality of life By Adrian Potoroaca, October 8, 2021, 4:53 PM 17 comments
Security Ransomware attacks on hospitals impact patients with longer stays, test delays, and increased deaths Cybercriminals are exploiting the pandemic for their own gains By Rob Thubron, September 29, 2021, 9:06 AM
Apple Apple reportedly researching ways for iPhone to monitor common mental health conditions including depression Machine learning could analyze data from many of iPhones existing sensors to detect early warning signs By Cal Jeffrey, September 21, 2021, 3:11 PM 23 comments
The Web Leaked documents show Facebook understands how harmful Instagram is to teenage girls Despite often saying otherwise By Rob Thubron, September 15, 2021, 5:16 AM 17 comments
Tech Culture Mobile Man requires surgery after swallowing working phone Always listen to your gut By Rob Thubron, September 7, 2021, 6:59 AM 7 comments
Security Memorial Health System hit with ransomware attack, hospitals begin turning away patients Surgeries and radiology exams cancelled in some Ohio and West Virginia hospitals By Daniel Sims, August 16, 2021, 6:06 PM
Science Researchers develop deep-learning method for translating vocal signals from the brain to text New neuroprosthesis could give severely paralyzed or others with speech loss a faster way to communicate By Cal Jeffrey, July 15, 2021, 3:19 PM 10 comments
Wearable Tech Mobvoi is giving buyers a full refund on the $199 TicWatch E3 - if they're fit enough Complete the challenge and get your money back By Rob Thubron, July 14, 2021, 7:22 AM
Tech Culture Wearable Tech Struggling to lose weight? A new device that wires your jaw together could help There may be better ways By Rob Thubron, June 28, 2021, 10:50 AM 24 comments
Apple Apple lists all its products that could interfere with cardiac devices There are a lot of them By Rob Thubron, June 28, 2021, 7:42 AM
Tech Culture Science Scientist invents straw to instantly cure hiccups Better than home remedies? By Shawn Knight, June 21, 2021, 1:27 PM 20 comments
Apple Mobile American Heart Association study confirms Apple's MagSafe tech poses a risk to cardiac devices Be careful where you place the iPhone 12 By Rob Thubron, June 7, 2021, 9:32 AM
Science Electronics Researchers develop an injectable, microscopic chip to monitor physiological conditions A medical breakthrough or conspiracy theory fodder? By Shawn Knight, May 12, 2021, 12:03 PM 32 comments
Tech Culture Electronics Peloton recalls over 125,000 treadmills following child's death, dozens of injuries It had called CPSC warnings "inaccurate and misleading" By Rob Thubron, May 6, 2021, 5:17 AM 8 comments
Tech Culture Apple The Apple Watch proves helpful during surprise mid-flight birth Another use for Apple's wearable By Rob Thubron, May 5, 2021, 8:42 AM
Apple Wearable Tech Future Apple Watch could measure blood glucose, pressure, and alcohol levels A doctor on your wrist? By Rob Thubron, May 3, 2021, 6:51 AM 8 comments
Science Electronics Glowing OLED tattoos could do more than look good They have applications in medicine, sports, and food waste reduction By Rob Thubron, March 1, 2021, 10:31 AM 9 comments
Mobile Google Google: Pixel phones can accurately measure your heart rate and breathing by simply using the camera Google claims that a camera and AI is enough to match medical equipment By Isaiah Mayersen, February 6, 2021, 10:48 AM 7 comments