Tech Culture Electronics Wi-Fi can measure your breath and heartbeat with remarkable accuracy, research shows The tech was demonstrated by a Taiwanese power management at Computex By Zo Ahmed, June 7, 2024, 6:15 AM
Security The Web London hospitals forced to cancel operations following ransomware attack A pathology service provider was attacked, bringing the NHS into "critical" mode By Alfonso Maruccia, June 5, 2024, 7:38 AM
Security Software US government funds $50M to develop hospital IT auto-patching technology An ambitious IT plan to fight ransomware where it's most needed By Alfonso Maruccia, May 23, 2024, 9:42 AM 7 comments
Science Neuralink receives FDA approval for second human brain chip implant Neuralink's next surgery is slated for June 2024 By Shawn Knight, May 20, 2024, 11:11 AM
Software Electronics FDA recalls faulty iOS app that injured hundreds of insulin pump users A Class 1 recall is the most severe By Erika Morphy, May 11, 2024, 10:37 AM
Science Neuralink brain chip implant partially failed after surgery The patient didn't experience any reduced functionality By Alfonso Maruccia, May 10, 2024, 12:18 PM 21 comments
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