ITRI forms smart health alliance, with Foxconn among partners
On December 1, government-sponsored Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) as well as 12 enterprises and organizations across multiple sectors formed Harmony in Medical and Technology (HiMEDt) alliance in a bid to create a new open ecosystem.....»»
Hospitality sector customer perceptions improve when commercial organizations are seen to be employing the houseless
Many hospitality organizations see the benefits of engaging in corporate social responsibility (CSR), which can take many forms. Researchers at Surrey aimed to investigate the impact of hiring individuals experiencing houselessness on customers' beha.....»»
Smart stitches to reduce infection, simplify post op monitoring
A new antimicrobial suture material that glows in medical imaging could be a promising alternative for mesh implants and internal stitches......»»
How to reset the Wyze Thermostat
Whether you're running into technical issues or preparing to sell your smart thermostat, here's how to factory reset your Wyze Thermostat......»»
US still has the worst, most expensive health care of any high-income country
US health care has lagged peers for years, and the pandemic made things worse. Enlarge / A woman watches white flags on the National Mall on September 18, 2021, in Washington, DC. Over 660,000 white flags were installed here to h.....»»
Apple’s focus on secrecy violated employee rights, US regulators find
Ex-employees complained to NLRB about Apple rules and a Tim Cook email. Enlarge / Apple logo on stage at an iPhone launch presentation in September 2019. (credit: Getty Images | picture alliance ) Apple violated US labo.....»»
Lenovo announces a $2,345 FHD smart display for video calls
Two parts videoconferencing display, one part monitor. Enlarge (credit: Lenovo ) Smart displays have struggled to gain a foothold in a saturated market. Even an old smartphone or tablet can give the best smart displays a.....»»
50 years after Roe v. Wade, nearly one third of states lack abortion access
The legal limitations restricting abortion in the United States continue to erode access to reproductive health care at an alarming pace while other states work to protect and expand access, according to updated data released by the Center for Public.....»»
HomePod 2 still leaves a lasting impression on wood surfaces, but power cable easily swappable
Reviews have landed for HomePod 2 ahead of the refreshed smart speaker arriving on Friday, February 3 to customers. Among the interesting details is HomePod 2 ring stain is an issue on wood surfaces, meanwhile, the power cable has been updated with.....»»
Apple & Google will have to tighten health app requirements, say researchers
New laws mean any App Stores that include health or medical apps must be more rigorous gatekeepers — and perhaps should not distribute its own apps.Apple has already rejected health apps, at times facing lawsuits because of it, but researchers publ.....»»
Biden to end US COVID-19 emergency declarations on May 11
The announcement comes as other health experts see a pivotal point in the pandemic. Enlarge / US President Joe Biden speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Jan. 30, 2.....»»
HomePod 2 reviews: A successful ‘do-over’ with excellent sound quality, better smart home features
The first reviews of Apple’s second-generation full-size HomePod are here, providing a first look at the sound quality, performance, Siri changes, and more. The reviews describe the new HomePod as a successful “do-over” that ultimately is “m.....»»
Daily Deals Jan. 31: 40% off an iPad Pro, free Apple Arcade promo, $150 off M2 MacBook Air & more
Some of the top deals we uncovered today include 38% off an Asus Chromebook Flip touchscreen laptop, 69% off a Mophie dual universal wireless charging pad, a 16GB refurbished iPad Air for $75, $1,003 savings on an LG 65" 4K smart TV & more.Get 40% of.....»»
How to control your smart home without yelling at a dumb voice assistant
You can have nice, automated things without learning how to shout at speakers. Enlarge / We don't have to rely on megacorp obelisks to operate the things we buy. We don't have to learn their language. We can break free. (credit:.....»»
Renault cedes power at Nissan for uncertain benefits
A deal to restructure the Renault-Nissan alliance gives Nissan more ability to do what it wants but for the French automaker the benefits of the revamp are potentially quite limited......»»
Nissan, Renault reach consensus on alliance restructuring
After a long negotiation, Nissan Motor is finally on an equal footing with Renault in their alliance. The latter has agreed to significantly reduce its stake in the Japanese automaker. In return, Nissan will invest in Renault's new EV business, Amper.....»»
ShardSecure partners with Entrust to address data security challenges
ShardSecure has forged a strategic technology alliance with Entrust to provide cloud data protection to a growing market of enterprise companies and medium-sized businesses. The ShardSecure-Entrust partnership, part of the Entrust Ready Technology Pa.....»»
HomePod mini keeps getting smarter, here’s how to unlock its potential [Video]
When Apple updated the HomePod mini to 16.3, they added the ability to access the long-hidden humidity and temperature sensors concealed within the speakers. The sensors unlock a number of possibilities within HomeKit, including some great smart hom.....»»
Warmer climate may drive fungi to be more dangerous to our health
The world is filled with tiny creatures that find us delicious. Bacteria and viruses are the obvious bad guys, drivers of deadly global pandemics and annoying infections. But the pathogens we haven't had to reckon with as much—yet—are the fungi......»»
Apple wants everyone to create ‘Reality Pro’ headset apps using Siri, internal demos focused on health and storytelling
While it’s widely been reported that Apple’s upcoming Reality Pro headset will have an App Store with third-party apps, Apple may have more ambitious plans. According to The Information, Apple wants to allow “people who don’t know computer c.....»»
Pestle iOS recipe app gets major update with Smart Folders, PDF scanning, and more
Popular recipe/cookbook iOS app Pestle is out with a big update that brings a number of upgrades. Headlining the release is Smart Folders plus new ways to import recipe cards and cookbooks via PDF, existing images, and more. more… The post Pestle.....»»