by Alfred Poor | September 1, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
When I was a child and I’d complain about it getting cold, my mother would tell me to put on a sweater. It’s possible that in the near future, when children complain that their smartphone is running out of power, their mothers may give them the same...
by Alfred Poor | August 31, 2017 | General News, Health
The hearing aid (and “hearing device”) market is in the middle of a revolution. On the one hand, sophisticated devices are becoming available for consumers over the counter, without the need for a professional exam or prescription. And digital signal...
by Alfred Poor | August 30, 2017 | General News, Medical
Fans of the National Football League will notice blue tents popping on the sidelines in NFL games this season. These are designed to shield players when they are being evaluated for injuries, especially when it comes to conduct the concussion protocol. It will also...
by Alfred Poor | August 29, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
In general, living organisms can heal themselves when they suffer minor injuries, but machines can’t. They have to soldier on — if they can — until somebody comes along and repairs them. As we come to expect more human behavior from robots, however,...
by Alfred Poor | August 28, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
One of the major challenges in wearable Health Tech devices is to find a way to communicate information to the wearer. Wireless data connections such as Bluetooth and haptic vibrations are two commonly used methods, and some devices have an integrated LED or OLED...