May 3, 2016 Apple Watch: Countdown to March 9 event begins An Apple invite entitled “Spring Forward” is likely a not-so-subtle hint that the long-awaited Apple Watch is about to arrive.
May 3, 2016 'Care traffic control' could be the future of medicine Imagine it’s a beautiful spring day. Winter has finally passed, and you’re out for a long walk. You decide to try that new Italian place up the street. As you look over the menu, you receive a text message from your doctor. This can’t be good. She congratulates you on the healthy exercise, but warns you about adding too many carbs to your meal. She notes that your blood pressure is not looking good over the last week and suggests a slight uptick in medication.
May 3, 2016 Top wearable tech for medical issues Want help with back problems, asthma, and even anxiety? Technology may provide the answer.
May 3, 2016 GoPro cameras capture daredevil’s stunning flight over Swiss Alps Want to know what it’s like to fly over mountains like Superman? Ask Seattle-based daredevil Brandon Mikesell, who soared over the Swiss Alps in a wingsuit last year, capturing stunning footage of his flight on GoPro cameras strapped to his helmet and suit.
May 3, 2016 Cisco touts high-tech NBA All-Star weekend The NBA will use networking gear from Cisco to keep fans up to speed with all the action from the All-Star weekend in New York.
May 3, 2016 6 top tactical gifts for Valentine’s Day It’s that time of year again: Valentine’s Day. Are you still hunting for the right gift for the tactical guy or gal in your life?
May 3, 2016 6 gadgets to help you lose weight There’s a problem with fitness and weight-loss gadgets. Features like step-tracking on a FitBit and recording your heart rate with the Samsung Gear smartwatch are certainly impressive and helpful. The apps let you see a history of how often you hit the gym and whether you are making progress. However, a gadget alone is often not enough to actually promote weight loss. Sometimes, a shiny new gadget ends up collecting dust. The good news? Well, the dynamic duo of technology and accountability can help you achieve your goals. These devices offer a few social networking features, live video, and even one-on-one accountability sessions.
May 3, 2016 Net neutrality is everywhere From tablets to thermostats, the ubiquity of the Internet in our society is almost frightening. So the fight over net neutrality — whether the Internet should remain as it is and not be controlled by individual companies — is important not because of the money some companies stand to make or lose but because of how the Internet now affects us all.
May 3, 2016 5 more digital tricks you'll use almost every day Whether you’re skiing or going to the beach, place your phone in a sandwich bag to prevent damage — and best of all, you can still use the touch screen. Need a fast charge? Put your phone in airplane mode to speed up the process by around 25 percent. And if you need to pump up the volume in a flash, set your phone inside a plastic, glass or paper cup, sans liquid of course.
May 3, 2016 High-tech gear for the next big storm It may have been the biggest historic storm that didn't happen, but that doesn't mean winter is over. There's still plenty of rough weather ahead of us, and doubtless some serious storms to worry about. Whether you're facing a Nor'easter or a hurricane, here's some of the toughest tech to make it through a dark and stormy night.