When it comes to our social care crisis, prevention is the only cure October 8, 2018 Matt Hancock has survived his first party conference as the new health secretary, wearing his NHS pin proudly on his lapel. And top of the list of his departmental priorities is social care. It got a £240m spending boost last week, but that’s not the only approach on the table. One of Hancock’s recent suggestions [...]
Samsung Gear S2: Could this sleek new smartwatch be the Apple Watch killer the company needs? September 3, 2015 Samsung is pushing against the Apple Watch’s growing dominance in wearables, with its new Gear watch. The Korean tech giant has unveiled its Galaxy Gear S2 watch – and it looks pretty slick. Metallic and sleek (just 11.4mm thick), the smartwatch has a 1.2 inch round display, and features a rotating bezel and 3G voice [...]
New peer-to-peer payment app Square Cash lets you transfer money to your friends using Apple Watch August 18, 2015 Next time you’re splitting a restaurant bill or paying your mate back for a shared Uber ride, there’s no need to reach for your wallet to pay anything. Or even reach for your phone, for that matter. You can now send your friends money directly from your wrist, as new peer-to-peer payment app Square Cash [...]
Your future commute: Forget wearables, the tech trend of the moment is rideables August 13, 2015 ZBOARD From $1,199, zboardshop.com This weight-sensing electric skateboard is the brainchild of five US engineers from the University of Southern California who wanted a device that’s easier to ride than a skateboard, but less taxing than a bike. Funded by a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $600,000, there’s even a Zboard 2 out now [...]
Smartwatch stress test reveals security flaws in all devices from Apple Watch to Android and Pebble August 12, 2015 If you’re using a smartwatch, whether it’s an Apple Watch or a Pebble, the device is likely to be exposing your personal data to crooks, as a new stress test reveals smartwatches from all six big brands have significant security flaws. The biggest issue is that none of the watches have default password protection, or [...]
Wearables in healthcare: Three in four doctors have used health apps and wearables July 30, 2015 It’s hardly news that wearable technology is big business, and as the hyped industry grows, it may even play a role in making us healthier. Most doctors already use digital health apps and wearables as part of their treatment, according to a new survey from Ipsos Mori, suggesting that digital health technologies are more than [...]
Why wearable tech in healthcare is the best place for a startup right now July 24, 2015 Wearable technology is big business, with some of the largest tech and innovation companies in the world focusing on it right now. Its potential impact on the healthcare industry is huge, which makes it one of the most ripe areas for healthcare focused start-ups to enter into. Read more: Could London emerge as a global [...]
With this estimate of Apple Watch sales, the tech giant shows every sign of maintaining momentum: Investors are wrong to punish Apple July 22, 2015 Despite posting strong third-quarter revenue growth (up 33 per cent to $49.6bn) and a slight gain in margin, Apple’s shares slipped seven per cent in after hours trading, wiping billions off its valuation and leading other tech stocks down. Investors were concerned, it seems, by lower than expected iPad and iPhone shipments and the possibility of [...]
Apple Watch sales “beat internal forecasts”, selling more than iPad or iPhone in its first quarter July 21, 2015 As Apple released the first set of results from the tech giant to include Apple Watch sales, the one question everyone wanted answered was: How has the Apple Watch fared? A flop or a success for the company? Curious investors were left to wonder, however, as Apple did not break out unit sales for its [...]
Apple earnings: Here’s what to expect after the Apple Watch launch and record iPhone 6 sales in third quarter results July 20, 2015 The world’s most valuable company looks set for another strong quarter, as blockbuster iPhone 6 sales, particularly in China, continue to boost its growth. Apple smashed analysts’ expectations last quarter, with its best second quarter results ever. Sales reaching $58bn and a net profit of $13.6bn caused the tech giant’s share price to soar 38 [...]