Industry AI Amazon Pharmacy leverages AI and local distribution to speed up prescription deliveries AI delivers speed and accuracy when filling medications By Shawn Knight, March 26, 2024, 10:48 AM
Science Electronics Researchers develop stretchy, electrically conductive material that hardens upon impact Ideal for smartwatches and wearable medical devices By Shawn Knight, March 22, 2024, 11:12 AM
Science Tech Culture Neuralink video shows quadriplegic patient who can play chess and video games with his mind He can now stay up until 6 AM playing Civilization VI By Rob Thubron, March 21, 2024, 5:16 AM 15 comments
Wearable Tech Apple AirPods Pro may finally receive a "hearing aid mode" with iOS 18 Medical-grade hearing aids can cost thousands of dollars By Daniel Sims, March 13, 2024, 6:49 AM
Wearable Tech Apple Surgeons perform UK's first operation using Apple's Vision Pro headset Apple's mixed reality device could revolutionize the industry By Rob Thubron, March 11, 2024, 9:03 AM
The Web Security Ransomware group scams its partner out of a share of $22 million by faking an FBI takedown Who said there is "honor among thieves?" By Cal Jeffrey, March 6, 2024, 3:36 PM
Tech Culture The Web Mark Zuckerberg seeks to avoid personal liability in social media addiction lawsuits Zuck: Just because I'm boss doesn't make me liable By Rob Thubron, February 23, 2024, 10:09 AM 28 comments
Science Tech Culture Neuralink's first human subject successfully controls computer mouse with thoughts following brain-chip implant "With no ill effects" By Rob Thubron, February 20, 2024, 7:14 AM 14 comments
AI Tech Culture Algorithms cannot decide a patient's healthcare coverage, the US government clarifies Insurers that misuse predictive AI models will pay the price By Alfonso Maruccia, February 9, 2024, 10:02 AM
Science Liquid metal RAM breakthrough brings us closer to flexible, implantable electronics A lab example of biomimicry By Shawn Knight, January 23, 2024, 12:18 PM
Security Healthcare experienced more cyberattacks than any other sector in 2023 Putting patients' lives at risk can mean a more lucrative payout for cybercriminals By Rob Thubron, January 18, 2024, 6:51 AM
Apple Wearable Tech Apple Watch models will remove blood oxygen feature to avoid US ban Is the long-running patent dispute about to be resolved? By Rob Thubron, January 16, 2024, 10:14 AM 11 comments
AI Science Brain organoids show potential for a new generation of bio-computers Cultivated human brain cells allegedly demonstrate computing-related capabilities By Alfonso Maruccia, December 14, 2023, 2:10 PM
Tech Culture AI AI is just as good as a doctor at analyzing chest X-rays AI could provide doctors with an unbiased second opinion By Shawn Knight, December 12, 2023, 4:50 PM 8 comments
The Web Mobile Study appears to debunk link between internet use and mental health No "smoking gun" could be found By Rob Thubron, November 28, 2023, 9:55 AM 9 comments
AI Tech Culture UnitedHealthcare accused of using AI that denies critical medical care coverage (Allegedly) putting profit before patients? What a shock. By Rob Thubron, November 19, 2023, 9:55 AM 35 comments
Science Researchers develop a system to keep the brain alive independent of body Welcome to the world of tomorrow By Rob Thubron, November 15, 2023, 8:55 AM
Science Spinal implant helps man with Parkinson's disease walk miles without mobility issues By electrically stimulating the spinal cord By Rob Thubron, November 9, 2023, 8:15 AM
Science MIT device could free those with type 1 diabetes from insulin injections and pumps A living medical device made from human cells with its own life-support system By Rob Thubron, October 10, 2023, 5:18 AM 15 comments
Electronics Wearable Tech Robotics company debuts exoskeleton for healthcare workers Includes design features to accommodate hospitals needs By Daniel Sims, August 29, 2023, 8:53 PM
Science New silicon-based "metasurfaces" can rapidly detect toxins, viruses, cancer, and other diseases A biochip with wondrous diagnostic capabilities, seemingly ready for commercialization By Alfonso Maruccia, August 15, 2023, 8:21 AM
Security FBI investigates ransomware attack impacting healthcare facilities across multiple states Hospitals remain the most popular target for ransomware attacks By Rob Thubron, August 7, 2023, 9:05 AM
Science New experimental pill shows promising results in killing many types of cancer Treating a previously "undruggable" protein mutation to shut down cancerous cell proliferation By Alfonso Maruccia, August 2, 2023, 1:01 PM 13 comments
Science AI Brain implants powered by AI help paralyzed man feel and move again The technology could be used to help other paralyzed patients By Rob Thubron, August 2, 2023, 11:46 AM
Science Scientists develop novel brain-computer interface that plugs into your ear canal Not sure if... incredibly appealing or outright terrifying By Shawn Knight, July 20, 2023, 12:59 PM