For many years, there have been several debates about which smartphone OS is better — Android, or iOS. Even among the writers of Gadgets 360, there are strong opinions about why some choose one over the other. But, fact of the matter is that the two have been closing the ... Read More »
Editor’s note: This series was written by Federico Sferrazza, digital marketing manager at Daxue Consulting, a market research company based in China. The images were created by Kevin Maher, co-founder of information design agency Diatom. Part 1 looks at the current problems with China’s healthcare. Part 2 will analyze how current technologies, particularly ... Read More »
The popular Pattern Lock system used to secure millions of Android phones can be cracked within just five attempts – and more complicated patterns are the easiest to crack, security experts reveal. Pattern Lock is a security measure that protects devices, such as mobile phones or tablets, and which is ... Read More »
Your smartphone can now help you fight depression and anxiety. Researchers from Northwestern University in the United States found that 13 speedy mini-apps called ‘IntelliCare’ reduced depression and anxiety by 50% in participants, who used the apps on their smartphones up to four times a day along with psychotherapy or ... Read More »
If you’ve been staring wistfully at the many iOS folks who are playing Super Mario Run on your commute, wondering when your Android gizmo could get in on the action, maybe stop doing that. First up, it’s a little creepy and, secondly, soon enough you’ll be able to play on ... Read More »
It’s hard to believe the first iPad was released in 2010. We use tablets for entertainment, work and even to pay for a mocha at the local café. The device that once looked like science fiction is now a staple of American homes. But most of us don’t realize how ... Read More »
Four health information technology vendors on December 13 successfully demonstrated use of the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) data exchange standard to import data into electronic health records systems, then enable healthcare consumers to access a consolidated list of their medications. The vendors included Allscripts, CareEvolution, Cerner and Epic. They ... Read More »
Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have published a study measuring health literacy and its association with how people use health information technology. Health literacy is one of the core tenets of patient centered care. As a physician, how I perceive an individual’s health literacy guides my approach ... Read More »
2016 has been one hell of a year for Windows 10 mobile. From decreasing sales and slipping into the negligible “other” category, to a lack of support from Microsoft themselves, and software that seemingly has a hard time keeping up with its competitors, Windows 10 mobile just seems incapable of ... Read More »
If rumors are true, Microsoft may be one of the few major consumer tech giants that doesn’t have a smart, voice-guided speaker in the works… but that doesn’t mean it’s sitting on its thumbs. In an expansion of recent code discoveries, Windows Central sources claim that Windows 10 is getting ... Read More »
