Speech Recognition to Dominate Mobile Devices

Speech Recognition to Dominate Mobile Devices

You may be annoyed or amused by Siri, but get used to it; it may well be at the forefront of user interfaces for mobile devices. A new report from Tractica predicts that speech recognition will be in 82% of mobile electronic devices by 2020, nearly doubling its...
New WiFi Chip Saves Power

New WiFi Chip Saves Power

One of the reasons that wearable Health Tech devices have become so valuable is that they can take advantage of wireless data communications technology. Driven by demand for features in smartphones, tiny wireless transceivers have become inexpensive. Different...
Another Headworn Computer [video]

Another Headworn Computer [video]

While Google takes a low-key approach to the continued development of Google Glass, there are still lots of other head-mounted computer systems. One example is the Jet available from Recon. Marketed for fitness applications, the device is a full-featured computer...
HealthPatch Vitals Sensor Gets Custom Processor

HealthPatch Vitals Sensor Gets Custom Processor

The HealthPatch is a wearable sensor designed to monitor a patients vital signs and track other information, such as physical activity, posture, and even fall detection. Made by Vital Connect, the wireless device has received FDA approval and has the potential to...