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Is Google breast cancer detection AI better than doctors? Not so fast
Google's Google Health and its DeepMind unit, along with London's Imperial College, report in this week's Nature magazine about how a trio of deep-learning networks can in some cases best human radiologists in reading a mammogram. But the fine print shows we're not yet at the point of replacing radiologists.
Google develops AI to improve breast cancer screenings
In initial testing, the AI model performed better than human experts.
Phones and more: The best of everything mobile from 2019
Whatever you're looking for in a smartphone -- best camera, longest battery life, overall value -- Matthew Miller has picked his favorite device in every category. Plus: The best tablet, smartwatch, sports watch, and activity tracker.
Polar updates Vantage GPS sports watches with FitSpark, Race Pace, and Strava Live segments
Polar continues to update the Vantage V and M devices with a feature seen in the Polar Ignite along with other new features to help you improve your running results.
The very best tech gadgets of 2019
AirPods Pro. Sonos Move. Galaxy Note 10. See what else made our list for best tech gadgets of the past year.
Star Wars Note 10 Plus and Garmin watch, OnePlus 5G, and Motorola RAZR (MobileTechRoundup show #489)
A couple of Star Wars-themed devices ended up in Matt's hands just as the new movie was released. We also spent more time with the 5G OnePlus phone on T-Mobile while Kevin is considering the folding Motorola RAZR.
Garmin Darth Vader Legacy Saga Series review: Star Wars themed sports watch offers extensive health and fitness features
Garmin has several themed watches available for adults and children with its latest Legacy Saga Series offering a couple of Star Wars GPS sports watches for adults. The Darth Vader watch is a Vivoactive 4 with themed hardware and software.
Demand for smartwatches and fitness trackers is exploding – so why isn't Fitbit doing so well?
A new report shows that 2019 has seen phenomenal growth for "wearable bands" – that is, smartwatches and fitness trackers. Apple and Xiaomi are leading the race, leaving little space for Fitbit to compete.
Big data and your medical records: Is it time to trust big tech?
Partnerships between public health services and big tech will bring new treatments to patients faster. But sharing data is still the big stumbling block.
Predictions 2020: Medicare, price transparency, and virtual care take center stage in healthcare
With more volatility expected in 2020, read Forrester's predictions for the US healthcare market, focusing on Medicare For All, the executive order on price transparency, and the growth of virtual care.
Robotic exoskeletons: Coming to a factory, warehouse or army near you, soon
Robotic exoskeletons, from single-joint systems to full-body kits, are beginning to be deployed across industry and the military.
Middle East innovation: These four startups are making their mark
Despite the region's political instability, Middle East tech entrepreneurs are still launching a range of businesses.
Following your bliss in VR: How a lighting designer created a mindfulness app
Mindfulness is big business in apps these days, but a lighting designer is looking to virtual reality.
An affordable e-bike for the gig economy
This bike aims to turn your side hustle into an effortless side pedal.
A vertical takeoff drone for life saving missions
An open-source stack is helping create practical drones for life-saving missions.
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.
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.
Health devices vs. health data: Can Fitbit break Google's acquisition curse?
Motorola, Nest, HTC, and now Fitbit: Another one bites the dust. Jason Perlow and Jason Cipriani of Jason Squared discuss the latest tech merger. Read more: https://zd.net/2NOm1Rl
Where to get a flu shot? Facebook adds digital health tools for US users
Facebook moves into the digital health market with screening tools and checkup reminders.
In the Google-Fitbit deal, the corporate wellness business is really where it's at
Google made it sound like the Fitbit purchase was all about a wearables business that the market valued just a smidge above worthless. Now, with Fitbit's data archive and a corporate wellness business estimated to have more than $100 million in annual revenue, Google Cloud could make a healthcare play.
Virtus Health taps into artificial intelligence to improve IVF success rates
With the help of Harrison-AI, the IVF clinic is preparing to commence trials to validate the use of AI for IVF treatments.
The (Amazon) doctor will see you now: Amazon launches health care program
Amazon Care is a virtual medical clinic for employees in the US.
7 ways brain computer interfaces are changing the world
From helping people regain their independence to updating Facebook faster, here are some of the ways brain computer interfaces are being trialled and implemented today.
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