by Alfred Poor | July 24, 2014 | Enabling Tech
When it comes to head-mounted displays these days, most people think of Google Glass first. But a new product is coming to market that could challenge for leadership in this new market. In an announcement today, smart glasses creator Vuzix announced a major deal with...
by Alfred Poor | July 22, 2014 | Enabling Tech, Medical
You may not have heard of QNX Software Systems, but you’ve probably heard of their parent company: Blackberry. The subsidiary is very active in the automotive telematics industry, but they also produce software for medical applications. The company recently...
by Alfred Poor | July 21, 2014 | Enabling Tech, Medical
For those of us who lived through the early days of the personal computer, last week’s announcement sounded a bit like an Onion story. Could a new partnership between Apple and IBM possibly be real? The press release on the IBM website makes it clear that this...
by Alfred Poor | July 18, 2014 | Enabling Tech, Health, Medical
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers — better known as the IEEE — is one of the largest technology standards groups in the world. They are involved in everything from cybersecurity to computer interfaces. And they are heavily involved in...
by Alfred Poor | July 14, 2014 | Medical
According to the International Diabetes Foundation, about 382 million people worldwide are living with diabetes. The organization predicts that this will rise to 592 million by 2035, a 55% increase. Diabetics must monitor their blood sugar levels closely, so that they...
