Month: November 2018

Tech Explained: Haptic Technology

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); The word haptic comes from the Greek haptesthai, which means ‘to touch’. Haptic feedback is the use of force, vibration or motion to create a sense of touch. Haptic technology includes everything from the feel of keys on a keyboard, to adding a sense of touch to AR.…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com November 6, 2018 Off

New wearable detects high voltage points to protect workers

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Wearables are becoming commonplace, helping users track fitness and even provide feedback on their cognitive and emotional state. Proxxi is taking wearable technology one step further and applying it to health and safety procedures in the workplace. [embedded content] Proxxi is a wrist-worn wearable. The device uses haptic…

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Plastic bottles accepted as public transport payment

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Plastic has become one of the largest concerns for consumers in terms of environmental protection. Researchers have discovered that there is already enough plastic in the world for humans to use without needing to produce more. Finding ways of reusing and recycling is therefore paramount to reducing plastic…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com November 6, 2018 Off

New non-surgical gastric balloon aids in weight loss

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Intragastric balloons have become a popular treatment for obesity. The balloon is placed in the stomach and inflated. The balloon creates a feeling of fullness and allows patients to eat less without feeling hungry. When combined with diet and exercise the balloons have proven very effective at leading…

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A World Beyond Keyboards

On any given day, I might say, “Hey Google – where’s the nearest Dave and Busters?” I might ask “Alexa, reorder some more black socks.” I speak to the air and something comes back that I need or want. This is where we’re going. There will be keyboards, but we’ll interact in a lot of…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com November 5, 2018 Off

Devices turn ordinary appliances into smart tech

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Every day new smart devices for the home are developed. At Springwise, we have seen devices such as smart air vents that adapt to changing weather and an appliance that dries and irons clothes in minutes. But in this age of waste-consciousness, it doesn’t always make sense to…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com November 5, 2018 Off

Healing lamp device treats chronic ulcers

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Scientists from the University of Manchester and Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, UK, have developed a healing lamp device for treating chronic ulcers with light. The trial – funded by Arthritis Research UK – tested a combination of infrared, red and ultraviolet light on finger ulcers. Lead scientist…

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