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Flow by Design: A new model for business success
There is a quiet revolution going on across all our major industries, one that has been hiding in plain view until now. A small number of pioneer organizations have successfully created radically differentiated business models to their industry norms. They have done that by reinventing the way they manage their resources.
Coronavirus impact on tech markets likely to be limited in time and by country -- for now
The full impact of the on the global economy or on global tech markets is still not mapped out.
Cybersecurity warning: Almost half of connected medical devices are vulnerable to hackers exploiting BlueKeep
A new report suggests that vulnerabilities in medical devices could put hospital patients at risk from hackers - but there are some simple ways to protect against these attacks.
Strava launches Healthkit, supports native Apple Workout syncing
The native Workout app on the Apple Watch is very capable, but it is also a service that is locked into the Apple ecosystem. Today's launch of Strava Healthkit means you can use the Workout app and then have all of your captured data synced automatically to the Strava network for analysis, cross-platform inspiration, and more.
For Under Armour, connected fitness a rare bright spot amid digital, e-commerce issues
The big question is whether Under Armour's larger issues derail its overall digital transformation efforts and hamper connected fitness investments.
Nano Comes to Life, book review: Small steps towards a giant leap
Oxford academic Sonia Contera explores developments in nanotechnology that might finally deliver the long-held dream of much better cures and more personalised medicine.
Elon Musk's mind-reading technology could be about to take a big leap forward
The tech entrepreneur announced an "awesome" update to his neurotechnology company's work to connect brains to computers.
Peloton's logistics, supply chain improvements bolster Q2 sales as company sees app as lead-gen tool
Peloton's outlook was solid, and the company said that it is approaching the 1 million subscriber mark for fiscal 2020, but growth was below what Wall Street wanted.
Healthcare has many use cases for 5G and IoT but no infrastructure to support it
Hospital leaders are tracking the technologies but not making any implementation plans yet.
World Health Organization CIO on healthcare data, privacy, trust, and ethics (CxOTalk interview)
The CIO of WHO talks about the risks and opportunities of big data when it comes to health care. Large technology companies are important partners in building trust and advancing efforts around digital health. But determining how to partner is not always simple or easy.
Garmin Approach S62 announced: Bigger display and virtual caddie help improve your golf game
While it is almost time to build an ark here in the Pacific Northwest, some areas of the world are nice enough to support golf outings. Garmin announced a new GPS watch focused on helping you perform better on the links.
Are screens harmful? This project wants to record everything you do on your phone, to find out
Precisely mapping the doings of our digital selves is the only way to understand online behavior.
Fitbit is rolling out blood oxygen monitoring to supported Versa, Charge, and Ionic devices
The company's most recent fitness trackers have all had an SpO2 sensor built-in, but its data hasn't been visible until now.
Four technologies that have got the biggest potential to change your healthcare for the better
Implementing leading-edge systems and services in the NHS is a complicated task but NHS CIOs must use the power of cloud, AI, IoT and big data to boost patient care and operational effectiveness.
CES 2020 wrap-up, Vantage V updates, mobile minimalism (MobileTechRoundup show #490)
Kevin is back from CES and had plenty to share related to health tech, Samsung and TCL phones, and plenty of Chromebook news.
UAG straps for Samsung Galaxy Watch models: Nylon and leather stylish options
Samsung's line of Galaxy Watches support quick release band options and the excellent case maker, UAG, just released three strap options for several models.
Pad & Quill Lowry Cuff Edition for Apple Watch: 3-piece aviator band offers style and quality
There are some extremely expensive cuff style bands for the Apple Watch, but thankfully the folks at Pad & Quill offer an affordable, exquisitely constructed handmade leather option for less than $100. This new Edition one improves upon its previous Lowry Cuff model too.
InvisibleShield Glass+ 360 for Apple Watch: Protects the display and edges of your smartwatch
Wearing your Apple Watch daily means it is out there exposed to contact with various objects so it's not bad insurance to protect that display with a glass protector. ZAGG also includes a bumper to protect the edges of the Apple Watch.
CES 2019: Health gadgets and tech take center stage
Healthcare, both physical and mental, has become the focus of some vendors at CES this year.
Last-minute back-to-school tech supplies for under $200
Add these useful, cool tech items to your back-to-school list for 2018.
These wearable tech brands are a huge disappointment
Have ever quit using a fitness tracker, and if so, why? Here is what respondents to a survey hated about their trackers -- and which came out on top.
Coronavirus: How companies can handle employee travel
CDC defines exposure risk for airplane travelers, and firms encourage working from home for people who have been traveling in China.
Connected Medical devices risk being vulnerable to hackers: Here's how to keep hospital networks safe
Danny Palmer explains to Karen Roby that researchers have found that almost half of connected medical devices are still vulnerable to the BlueKeep vulnerability -- but this one thing could help keep patients and staff safe from attackers. Read more: https://zd.net/2wU0G4f
New security threats that could affect health IT
Emil Sayegh, president and CEO at Ntirety, talks to Tonya Hall about potential new threats that could affect health IT within the new decade.
How geo-spatial data can help track coronavirus
Tonya Hall talks with Dr. Shashi Shekhar, McKnight distinguished university professor at the University of Minnesota, to learn more about how we can use geo-spatial data to understand the origin and spread of infectious disease.
Building intelligent cameras for medical emergencies
Tonya Hall talks to Brent Boekestein, co-founder and CEO at Vintra Inc., to learn more about ways that intelligent cameras can be built through building data sets to help in the case of medical emergencies.
Garmin Darth Vader Legacy Saga Series: You can run with the dark side of the Force
Matt Miller discusses how Garmin's latest themed watch for adults reaches out to the Star Wars fan with Darth Vader and tie fighter inspiration. Read more: https://zd.net/2FkixlS
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus Star Wars Special Edition: The unboxing is strong with this one
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 Plus is one of the best smartphones available today. With the release of the new Star Wars movie, The Rise of Skywalker, Samsung released a themed device with hardware and software elements depicting Kylo Ren in various ways. The unboxing experience with Matt Miller is one you can't miss. Read more: https://zd.net/2Qn2mKF
Our favorite gadgets of 2019
AirPods Pro. Sonos Move. Galaxy Note 10. See what else made our list for best tech gadgets of the past year.
Time to refill your prescription: Alexa gets new healthcare skills
The voice assistant's new skill, which lets it manage users' medication, falls in line with Amazon's recent investments in healthcare.
Enable Injections looks to reinvent medicine injections, scale
Enable Injections is a startup that can aid hospitals, physicians, and patients by ensuring more convenient medicine injections in home with more compliance. Enable Injections bet on SAP for future proofing as it grows.
Casca bets you'll want 3D-printed personalized shoes
Casca is aiming to meld mobile scanning, 3D printing, and additive manufacturing and retail in an effort to make shoes more personalized. ZDNet's Larry Dignan caught up with co-founders Braden Parker and Kevin Reid about going from a small business to one that's venture-backed.
US federal regulator looks into Google's latest health venture
Google defends its Project Nightingale deal with Ascension, which involves access to detailed patient records.
Creating a digital "customer journey" for healthcare patients
Chris Zant, chief digital officer for ConvergeHEALTH at Deloitte Digital, explains how the health sector can create a holistic experience for consumers while drawing important boundaries between marketing and patient services. Read more: https://zd.net/2D7KKeg
Apple Research: How the app could help boost your health
Apple launched its Research app with three new health studies using information from the iPhone and Watch. Here's what the studies are aiming to find out.
What is a brain-computer interface?
Systems that allow humans to control or communicate with technology using only the electrical signals in the brains or muscles are fast becoming mainstream. Here's what you need to know.
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