personal-tech: Health & Fitness
Proposed New York Law Would Ban Anonymous Posts
A new bill would require anonymous posts to either be removed on demand or attributed. How is this remotely workable?
Why IBM Turned Off Siri (and Dropbox and Lots Of Other Things)
IBM's growing pains with BYOD read like a checklist for any company's issues with consumerization of IT.
Microsoft Drops Aero From Windows 8
Why is Microsoft dropping the "glassy" Aero look from Windows 8, as announced last week? Battery life could be one reason.
The Google/Motorola Deal is Done. What Now?
Google's purchase of Motorola Mobility is complete, but there are still many unanswered questions. Will Moto's Droid phones have some home field...
Why I Don't Have a Facebook Page
Bob Guccione Jr. is an iconic figure in modern journalism, who started SPIN and GEAR magazines and owned DISCOVER magazine. He helped define new...
Is iPatch Tuesday In Apple's Future?
iOS devices are all over the enterprise. Security threats against them might or might not exist, but they are certainly possible. The only...
Keep Your Business Off Of Facebook
Facebook is so outrageously popular that many are tempted to use it for business, just like other consumerization trends. Resist the urge....
This Is Why T-Mobile Won't Officially Carry iPhones
At the gdgt conference in Chicago, Chris Spera learned about T-Mobile's plan to make its network compatible with the iPhone.
Verizon To Sunset Unlimited Data Plan
Verizon customers who move to 4G LTE will lose their unlimited data plan. But let's not gripe about thieving carriers until we know the specifics....
HTC Smartphone Blockade Racks Up Victims
Certain HTC smartphones have been blocked at U.S. Customs, putting the hurt on AT&T and Sprint. Does Apple care that its patent war is damaging...
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10 Wearable Devices To Keep Patients Healthy
May 16, 2012Wearable devices equipped with sensors, Web connections, or both, help consumers and healthcare providers track health and fitness. Take a look at...
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American Well Revamps Telehealth Platform
April 30, 2012Online Care 6.0 update adds conveniences for consumers and healthcare providers connecting outside the office; changes include support for...
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10 Must-See Tech Product Ideas From Startups
April 25, 2012Can you spot tech's next big thing? Check out ten hot new ideas, fresh from the Demo show, that could impact the way you work and play.
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As More Docs Use Digital Records, So Will Consumers
April 24, 2012HITECH Act is prompting widespread adoption of e-health records, but there's more to "Meaningful Use" than what's in the government's programs.
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6 Kickstarter Projects That Grabbed Our Attention
April 20, 2012Kickstarter is a crowd-funding website where people show off their ideas and ask for funding. There are plenty of good and bad ideas, but we're...
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Sony SmartWatch: Cool, But Limited Value
April 12, 2012Think of Sony's $150 SmartWatch as a sort of remote control for your Android smartphone. Here's what it can and can't do.
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Mobile App Helps Consumers Shop For Healthcare
April 03, 2012Castlight Health mobile app lets consumers use their smartphones to look up cost and quality information about their healthcare providers, an...
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Telemedicine Dilemma: Savings Or Healing Hands More Important?
April 03, 2012Telemedicine has two sides, cutting costs and giving some patients access to previously unreachable expertise, but depriving others of the...
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3 Hot Gadgets: Basis Watch, HP Ultrabook, Lytro Camera
February 02, 2012Check out three compelling devices, from a fitness gadget to a ground-breaking camera, recently featured on our Valley View web TV show.
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9 Tech Innovations For Your Health
February 01, 2012Wondering if you're having a cardiac event or suffering from a concussion? There's an app for that: Check out these promising health-related apps,...
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