Dozens of blind people can see thanks to revolutionary new microchip: ‘Never been done before’

Dozens of blind people can see thanks to revolutionary new microchip: ‘Never been done before’

Finally, there’s a new vision for addressing this common eye condition. Dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) slowly damages the macula, the part of the retina responsible for central vision. Geographic atrophy is an advanced and irreversible form of AMD that affects about a million Americans. This image from the study shows the patient’s retina before … Read more

Your nails can now act as a QR code with a microchip manicure

Your nails can now act as a QR code with a microchip manicure

Who needs a smartphone when you could have smart nails? NFC manicures are the latest nail trend, which brings the manicure into the tech world. NFC, which stands for “near-field communication,” is an ultra-tiny tech chip that plays off the signals on your phone and can trigger a variety of responses. The chip allows your … Read more