For more than 50 years, people have been watching TV at night, often prior to going to sleep. This has only expanded in the era of devices, especially with the introduction of Apple’s iOS devices along with those of its competitors. Worse, these devices, which tend to be set to a bright level, are now […]
Tag: Medical
This is definitely nifty. A recently published patent application suggests that Apple is working to turn Apple Watch into a full-fledged medical device, one that can monitor a user’s vital signs and automatically send out an alert should they need urgent care. The application, entitled “Care event detection and alerts” provides for a hardware system […]
You’re never far from help with an iPhone in hand. Per FreePatentsOnline, Apple has shown continued interest in offering easy access to local emergency services when traveling through the iPhone. The concept is detailed in a patent continuation published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Entitled “Location-Based Emergency Information,” the proposed invention is credited […]
Guys, it’s not often that we do this, so bear with us. On February 24th, Washington, D.C.-area comedian, Geek Comedy Tour member and die-hard Mac nerd Joe Deeley suffered a moderate stroke while driving home from dinner with his family. In the following weeks, members of D.C.’s stand up comedy scene have been able to […]
For the second time in two years, Apple CEO Steve Jobs will take a medical leave of absence from his company. According to a press release distributed by Apple, the company co-founder will remain CEO and be involved in major strategic decisions. Monday’s announcement included a note from Jobs that was sent to all of […]