Description: Google just filed a patent application for a “needle-free blood draw” device that can be implanted in a wearable. Source: Gizmodo Date: December 4, 2015 The Google design isn’t exactly needle-free. It’s a really slick finger-pricking gadget that works by blasting a gas-powered microparticle into the skin and then draws a small vial of blood… Read more »
Posts Categorized: health
The Doctor on a Quest to Save Our Medical Devices From Hackers
Description: Dr. David Klonoff is trying to make his patients’ medical devices more secure. Source: Wired Date: November 24, 2015 Klonoff wants to find a way to secure insulin pumps to shut out nefarious hackers while still letting patients hack their own pumps for better performance. Read More. Questions for discussion: 1. Do you think that… Read more »
How Facebook is Using AI to Help Bring Photos to Life for the Blind
Description: New AI technology can interpret the content of photos and provide more context than was possible before. But there’s still a long way to go. Source: Fast Company Date: October 16, 2015 Trevor Thomas is a professional hiker. Heading out on some of America’s most famous trails with his dog, Tennille, for treks of up to six… Read more »
Study Shows Alarming Rise in Smartphone-related Injuries
Description:With smartphone use on the rise, medical professionals say they are seeing more injuries related to the devices. Source: The Globe and Mail Date: Sept 8th, 2015 Questions for discussion: 1. Have you noticed any pain or issues with your health that may be related to smartphone use? 2. Other than the issues brought up in this news… Read more »
Wearable Tech for Babies: Smart Onesie
Description: Mimo is a onesie with a built-in monitor that collects real time data about baby’s breathing, temperature, sleep, body position and sends it to a smartphone. Source: CNN Money Date: April 17, 2015 Questions for discussion: 1. Do you feel that Mimo is an extravagant accessory or a useful tool? 2. Do you feel like technology… Read more »
PumpUp App Aims to Be the Gym Buddy You’ve Always Wanted
Description: Get motivated by millions to become the best version of yourself. With the PumpUp community encouraging you along the way, nothing is impossible. Source: TechVibes Date: April 10, 2015 For people who are inclined to skip a gym day or two when they’re feeling lazy, PumpUp may be one of the apps that can keep you… Read more »
I Biohack My Kids
Description: CEO of Bulletproof, Dave Asprey, uses sensors and apps to retrain his children’s behaviour. Laurie Segall reports. Source: CNN Money Date: January 30, 2015 His methods may seem a bit unconventional, but he swears he’s doing it out of love! Questions for discussion: 1. Would you consider giving your children a shot of coffee for the health… Read more »
This Desk Will Tell You When To Sit And When To Stand
Description: Here’s a desk that can help you lose weight! Source: TechCrunch Date: January 11, 2015 Standing is better than sitting. Most of the time. Sometimes your body needs a rest and that’s where the Humanscale OfficeIQ powered by Tome comes to play. Tome’s Jack Sigal stopped by the TechCrunch broadcast booth to show me how… Read more »
Facebook Launches Suicide Prevention Guide for Youth
Description: Facebook is taking the issue of teen suicide very seriously with the launch of this new initiative hoping to make a difference in the cause. Source: TechVibes Date: September 11, 2014 Yesterday Facebook Canada, along with Kids Help Phone and TSN personality Michael Landsberg, introduced Help A Friend in Need, a new resource that provides… Read more »
Why You Might Want to Put Your Smartphone Down While Watching TV
Description: Studies show using multiple tech devices at one time may be associated with cognitive and emotional control. Source: Globe and Mail Date: September 30, 2014 Like to live tweet your favourite TV show? Like to watch your Facebook feed on one screen, while working on another? Here’s the bad news: A new study… Read more »
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Introduction to Information Systems, 3rd Canadian Binder Ready Version Update Edition
R. Kelly Rainer, Casey G. Cegielski, Ingrid Splettstoesser-Hogeterp, Cristobal Sanchez-Rodriguez
ISBN: 978-1-119-13385-8
August 2015, © 2016
CDN $98.95; CDN $114.95