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Firefighter, 34, who suffers from blackouts gets a Bluetooth device implanted in chest allowing doctors to remotely monitor her heartbeat Sian Jones, 34, of Southampton, one of the first people in Europe to have the implant fitted The firefighter suffers injuries due to serious injuries sustained in a car crash The implant will send data … Read more
AI device for nursing homes can monitor elderly residents’ precise movements using radio waves and call for help if needed The device bounces radio waves around a room to look at objects and movement When it detects movement it bounces the signal back to the mounted sensor Artificial Intelligence analyses the data to create a … Read more
A new ‘cyborg-like’ technology has been developed to safely merge electronic devices with human tissue to better monitor health and track tumours. Scientists from the University of Delaware found a way to attach devices inside a human body by connecting it to tissue using a coating that is more energy efficient. Connecting electronics to tissue … Read more
The BBC has resorted to asking viewers to monitor the light around their TVs after complaints that hit shows like The Luminaries and Wolf Hall are too gloomy. As part of a study, the broadcaster will question participants about the layout of their windows, sofa and screen in a bid to create the best lighting … Read more
The NBA will ask players to wear smart rings whenever they’re off court to monitor their heartbeat and body temperature as part of COVID-19 health precautions ahead of re-opening the league The NBA issued a new 100-page memo outlining its plans for reopening Players will be asked to wear Oura Rings to monitor heart rate, … Read more
Russia to roll out facial recognition system named ‘Orwell’ that will monitor children in 43,000 different schools across the country ‘Orwell’ will begin rolling out to schools across the country The system can to detect and classify people and situations Spokesman for its creators say it will be used to monitor safety in schools Partners … Read more
Russia to roll out facial recognition system named ‘Orwell’ that will monitor children in 43,000 different schools across the country ‘Orwell’ will begin rolling out to schools across the country The system can to detect and classify people and situations Spokesman for its creators say it will be used to monitor safety in schools Partners … Read more
Dyson recruits an army of city dwellers to wear its ‘air quality backpacks’ while travelling and doing exercise to compare pollution levels during and after the coronavirus lockdown Participants will wear backpacks as they tackle permitted travel and exercise Once lockdown is lifted they will retrace their steps to detect pollution changes London, New York … Read more
Augmented reality (AR) glasses have seen a resurgence in desirability, with a host of firms working to develop their own technology. Last year, Bose joined a quickly growing list of tech companies that are building augmented reality eyeglasses. The first company to enter the race was Google, which released the Google Glass in 2011. Google Glass, … Read more
Police monitor 112 ‘red alert’ stalkers plaguing the Royal Family as number almost doubles in a year amid backlash from Prince Andrew’s Jeffrey Epstein interview and Megxit London Metropolitan Police’s register of people of interest has nearly doubled There are four more names on the category of ‘high concern’ since last year Security experts say it … Read more