by Alfred Poor | January 23, 2017 | General News, Health
One of the ways for a person to get a concussion is to suffer a blow to the head. Many sports — including “non-contact” sports such as soccer — can result in head impacts during the course of routine play. The problem is that not all impacts...
by Alfred Poor | October 19, 2016 | General News, Medical
One of the most accurate ways to measure heart activity is by measuring electrical impulses. This is why chest bands with electrodes tend to be more accurate than optical sensors worn on the wrist. Accuracy can be of critical importance in clinical settings where...
by Alfred Poor | October 17, 2016 | General News, Health
Does the world need another smart wrist band? The developers at Rooti Labs in Taiwan think so. They have developed the W/Me2, a band with the primary goal of accurately measuring the wearer’s heart rate. At face value, this may not seem to be a lofty goal. After...
by Alfred Poor | September 2, 2016 | Enabling Tech
Corning’s “Gorilla Glass” has made a name for itself in the smartphone and tablet market, because it resists breaking and scratching better than standard cover glass. The company has upped its game with the release of Gorilla Glass SR+, designed for...
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by Bruce Brown | April 26, 2016 | General News, Health
We might as well face it. Most of us spend a great amount of time daily looking at device screens. Computers, tablets, and smartphones are marvelous for all the access to information, communication, entertainment, and creative opportunities they present. What’s...
