Innovation - Page 270

October 22, 2015

How mobile apps can be doctors’ ‘virtual assistants’

Apple’s Health app may have grabbed plenty of headlines since its recent launch, but there’s plenty of other app innovation happening across the healthcare industry.

October 22, 2015

Oculix mashes Oculus Rift together with Netflix

A group of engineers produced a 3D interface demo that marries Netflix with the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset during the annual Netflix Hack Day. 

October 22, 2015

Latest Glass update offers improved contact management and more control over messaging

Google is continuing to tweak its Glass software in response to feedback from its army of Explorer testers, on Thursday announcing yet another update bringing new features. However, there's still no word on when the device will go on general sale. 

October 22, 2015

Going my way? Hitchhiking robot travels from Canada's east to west coast

Going my way? A talking robot that's been hitchhiking rides from strangers to travel from Canada's east to west coast is nearing the end of its journey.

October 22, 2015

Britain to test driverless car technology in up to 3 cities next year

British officials says driverless cars will be tested on roads in as many as three cities in a trial program to begin in January Officials said Wednesday the tests will last up to three years.

October 22, 2015

Professor touts faster, cheaper way to test for explosives

A Vanderbilt University professor has come up with a faster and less expensive way to test for explosives residue on surfaces.

October 22, 2015

Digital ‘bandage’ checks vital signs

Could wearable technology be the next big thing in healthcare? Wireless specialist Sensium Healthcare thinks so, and has developed a high-tech adhesive patch that can monitor a patient’s vital signs.

October 22, 2015

Flying high: Hexo+ autonomous drone tops $1 million in Kickstarter campaign

With just a few days to go, the Hexo+ autonomous drone has topped $1 million in its Kickstarter campaign. The flying machine, which communicates with a user's smartphone to follow and film them, is targeted primarily at action-sports enthusiasts. 

October 22, 2015

The new Adidas Fit Smart is a FuelBand for the seriously sporty

Adidas has announced a fitness wrist band called the miCoach Fit Smart, and although it looks a little like the Nike FuelBand, it's aimed at the more serious athlete. It has a heart rate monitor and a workout intensity meter. 

October 22, 2015

LG's new wearable helps parents track kids

Now that the LG G Watch is out, LG is targeting your tyke for its next wearable.