by Alfred Poor | June 9, 2015 | Medical
This is perhaps the thinnest, lightest, and most convenient wireless temperature monitor for infants and children that we’ve seen yet. The TempTraq differs from its competition in one major respect; it is a single-use, disposable device. At $25 a shot, that may...
by Alfred Poor | June 8, 2015 | Enabling Tech
You have probably seen the logo on a label attached to an extension cord, or perhaps on the box for a kitchen appliance. It’s so common that many people don’t even notice it. Yet it’s the sign of an organization whose mission is to test products for...
by Alfred Poor | June 5, 2015 | Medical
Imagine a diabetic who never had to do another finger prick to monitor blood glucose levels. Imagine being able to constantly monitor cholesterol levels in your blood. Researchers from EPFL in Switzerland have developed a chip with biosensors that can be embedded...
by Alfred Poor | May 29, 2015 | Health, Medical
The photo shows a futuristic prosthetic hand, complete with opposable thumb and forefinger, articulated wrist, and more. One amazing feature is that this is not a someday-maybe technology demonstration; it is available today. And perhaps most amazing is the fact that...
by Alfred Poor | May 28, 2015 | Fitness, Health
Bellabeat has just announced the LEAF, a wearable Health Tech device designed for women. It is a pendant design that can be worn as a necklace. It also can be clipped onto clothing, or even worn on the wrist as a bracelet. The device runs for up to 6 months on...