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Tech trade groups launch online telehealth directory to assist with COVID-19 response
With support from AWS, the Consumer Technology Association and the American Telemedicine Association launched TechHealthDirectory.com to help patients and clinicians find the telehealth resources.
Salesforce: The crisis as a turning point
When the current tragic COVID-19 predicament is behind us is when the assessment will be made on the judgments that we make now. Organizations with established healthy relationships with customers and employees are well-positioned to create a narrative of caring and implement a specific plan of action. Michael Maoz, senior vice president of Innovation Strategy at Salesforce and a customer experience and customer engagement management expert, shares his thoughts on the crisis as a turning point.
COVID-19: Let’s not let the hopeful news get lost
The COVID-19 news is so continually grim that we lose sight of the hopeful things occurring at the global, national and local levels to get control of this deadly virus.
Time to step up: Problem solving startups shift gears to help in COVID-19 fight
It's easy to be cynical. But some companies really are going beyond good PR to help during the pandemic.
Chinese researchers cite clues that cats and dogs may transmit COVID-19
The origin of the COVID-19 disease is not certain, but many have pointed to a live-animal market in Wuhan, China. Chinese researchers, however, present genetic data they say suggest many mammals around the world could have a role in spreading the disease, including dogs and cats.
Some US communities will ‘open up’ from COVID-19 lockdown before others, says Rep. Bera
Places such as California that got a jump on testing via swift measures to lock down communities may emerge from quarantine sooner than other parts of the country, US Rep. Ami Bera of Sacramento County told a gathering of AI researchers working on COVID-19 projects. Testing of blood antibodies is key to opening up communities, he said.
Healthcare and artificial intelligence: How Databricks uses Apache Spark to analyze huge data sets
Pharma companies use the open-source platform to build data lakes with internal and external data sets.
Fitbit announces Charge 4 with GPS, Spotify control, and Active Zone Minutes
In addition to it's latest new band form factor hardware, Fitbit introduces a new standard with extra content in Fitbit Premium. New users will also experience an extended 90-day free trial of Premium to help you through today's tough times.
COVID-19 mapped: Azure-powered tool IDs the most vulnerable populations
A data-derived tool for healthcare providers and community leaders to identify populations likely to experience severe outcomes once infected.
Internet pioneer Vint Cerf has COVID-19, points to criticism of US response
Our oldest technology pioneers are highly vulnerable to COVID-19.
Debian Linux readies an anti-coronavirus hack-a-thon
Open-source developers are uniting to create and improve code and programs to help fight COVID-19.
The new digital world and the Holodeck
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged businesses to evolve their digital selves in new ways. An important lesson from 2020 is that every business must be digital. But we face real challenges before we reach digital utopia. John Kao, a world-renowned innovation and leadership expert, shares his views on the future of work and leadership as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus: From startups to supercomputers, how tech is trying to help tackle COVID-19
Governments around the world have called on the help of the technology industry. Here are a few of the projects in the works.
States of shock: Recovering our tech economy after COVID-19
The first pandemic-triggered supply shock event was big, but not devastating. Yet it proved to be one of several factors triggering a tremendous worldwide demand shock, the result of which may be a second — probably worse — supply shock.
Skype, WhatsApp and FaceTime for consultations is fine, NHS tells doctors as it ramps up video conferencing
Cutting back on face-to-face consultations means a rapid increase in videoconferencing in healthcare.
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.
We're turning to tech for solutions to tackle COVID-19
Daphne Leprince-Ringuet explains that tech players small and big have tools and resources to help countries fight the global pandemic, and governments are asking the industry to step up. Read more: https://zd.net/3aOqa29
Telemedicine is changing the way we see doctors
Three TechRepublic reporters discuss the way the coronavirus has changed the way we do healthcare and mental healthcare.
How Stratasys is using 3D printing to help combat COVID-19
Karen Roby sits down with Scott Drikakis, healthcare segment leader, Americas at Stratasys, to learn more about how Stratasys is transforming its organization to create face shields and to help flatten the COVID-19 pandemic curve.
Decades of biology go into Google’s work on COVID-19 coronavirus
Tiernan Ray explains that Google trained a deep learning AI network to figure out the possible structure of some proteins that may play a role in COVID-19, but it was only possible by leveraging decades of government-backed fundamental biological science. Read more: https://zd.net/2QcxQCS
Most shared posts about coronavirus come from fake news sites
Content engagement on false and misleading news about the COVID-19 virus illness is over 142 times that of legitimate and expert sources such as the CDC and WHO, according to NewsGuard.
COVID-19: What about devices? Packages? Can they carry the coronavirus?
Should you worry? We talked to some doctors who specialize in infectious diseases and biodefense.
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.
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