Dermatologist developing wristband that tells you when you're about to sunburn
Brian Matthys honed his internal instincts for when he had gotten too much sun during his years as a teenage lifeguard.
Engineering
Aug 30, 2017
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News tagged with smartphone app
How to stay safe when lightning hits
Here are some lightning safety tips from the National Weather Service.
Environment
Aug 15, 2017
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Walmart tests app that lets shoppers skip checkout lines
Walmart is bringing back an app that lets shoppers skip the checkout line and pay for items themselves on their smartphones.
Business
Aug 9, 2017
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Indonesia lifts threat to ban encrypted app Telegram
The Indonesian government lifted its threat to ban the encrypted messaging app Telegram because it's taking steps to block "negative" content that includes forums for Islamic State group supporters. But it warned other sites ...
Internet
Aug 1, 2017
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Chinese bike-sharing startup aims at US with new model
Rapidly growing bike-sharing startup Mobike already has 100 million users in China. And it's now looking to the US and Europe in the hope its unique "dockless" system can disrupt the industry.
Business
Jul 18, 2017
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Telegram blocks terror content after Indonesia threatens ban
The encrypted messaging app Telegram is forming a team of moderators who are familiar with Indonesian culture and language so it can remove "terrorist-related content" faster, its co-founder said Sunday, after Indonesia limited ...
Internet
Jul 16, 2017
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Smartphone app could reveal how urban spaces affect our health and wellbeing
A new smartphone app designed to show how urban environments affect people's health and wellbeing has been launched this week (14 July 2017).
Environment
Jul 14, 2017
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Uber makes it easier to arrange trips for other riders
Uber's ride-hailing app is making it easier for its users to set up trips for seniors and others who may not know their way around a smartphone but still need help getting around town.
Software
Jun 27, 2017
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Paper test strip could help heart failure patients monitor their condition at home
Contrary to the condition's name, heart failure doesn't mean the heart has stopped pumping—it's just not working at full strength. It can often be managed with medications and lifestyle changes, but its progression needs ...
Bio & Medicine
May 24, 2017
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Virtual reality's cousin generating lots of buzz as Facebook, Apple, others focus on it
Last year, virtual reality generated lots of buzz. This year, the buzz is around a different kind of "reality" technology that could end up being more popular and useful.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 26, 2017
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