Big Tech is in the hot seat, with Mark Zuckerberg forced to testify last week about the dangers of Instagram in a landmark lawsuit brought by a young California woman, known only as KGM, who says growing up on social media ruined her childhood. KGM’s story is terrible: Claims of sextortion, self-harm and suicidal ideation. Outside the … Read more
As technology advances in diabetes care with continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps and AI-driven alerts, another kind of intelligence is proving just as powerful: a dog’s nose. Across the country, specially trained diabetic alert dogs are learning to detect dangerous changes in blood sugar before medical devices do, news agency SWNS reported. Kona, a 1-year-old labrador retriever in Ohio, … Read more
Amazon on Tuesday unveiled a refreshed lineup of devices optimized for home security and its new artificial intelligence-infused Alexa+ voice assistant. At an event in New York, Amazon showed off Echo speakers, Fire TV streaming devices, a new Kindle reader and improved Ring and Blink cameras. Amazon is trying to drive interest in the new Alexa, which it spent years updating with AI … Read more
Plane passengers who use wheelchairs will soon have to take one more step before boarding. Southwest Airlines announced that anyone using a lithium-powered mobility device will have to remove the batteries and carry them into the cabin before checking in their wheelchair. The new policy, taking effect on Sept. 25, puts Southwest in line with … Read more
We all likely know an iPad kid… but this? This is a whole iPad family. A mom has sparked controversy online after revealing the staggering number of screens in her household. Bailey Daugh shared her haul on TikTok, and it’s likely enough to launch a small tech startup. Or at least lose a charger daily. iPads for everyone! “We are a family of … Read more
Red-light therapy has emerged as a major beauty trend in the last couple of years, with fans touting its ability to give their face a youthful, blemish-free glow. The treatment uses low levels of red light to penetrate deep into the skin to stimulate the production of collagen, reduce redness and inflammation, lessen the appearance … Read more
Is what’s on your wrist more valuable to your health than what’s in your medicine cabinet? A new survey of 2,000 Americans revealed consumer sentiments about purchasing, using, and relying on medical devices for vital health information sharing. More than one in four consumers (28%) reported they have had a personal medical device alert them … Read more
A poignant new ad spotlighting the tragic impact of phone addiction among teens is leaving parents in tears — as experts say society is at a “turning point” in the epidemic. The ad for Siroko, a Spanish sportswear brand, spotlights the sad reality for many families, where fights over phone use are now said to … Read more
Airbnb said it’s prohibiting the use of indoor security cameras in all of its listings worldwide, regardless of their purpose or location. In an effort to simplify its policy on security cameras and other devices, hosts will no longer be allowed to use cameras in any area of the home, effective April 30, the company said in … Read more
Anti-choking suction devices have been prominent in the media as of late — marketed as an effective tool to remove an object a child or adult has choked on. A recent study has been released, with some insights into how effective two commercially available anti-choking suction devices are – the LifeVac and DeChoker. Here is a breakdown of the study, and the findings. … Read more
Many people use fitness trackers, such as smartwatches, as part of achieving a healthy lifestyle — but some cardiac patients should be aware of the risks. Some smart scales, smart rings and wearable fitness devices that use “bioimpedance,” a sensing technology that emits a tiny unnoticeable electrical current into the body, may interfere with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), … Read more
Screen time may not be the way to soothe a child’s temper tantrum, according to new research. A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests frequently using smartphones or TV shows to calm a child at difficult moments may lead to emotional regulation issues down the road. “When you see your 3- to 5-year-old having … Read more