08Jul
08Jul
Revolutionary AR Headset Helps the Legally Blind See
Augmented and virtual reality devices are the latest trend in consumer tech — but one company’s smart glasses stand out. Rather than let users explore a digital world, the eSight headset aims to help those with vision impairment to see the real one. The headset, created by the Ottawa-based eSight Eyewear, relies on high-speed, HD cameras that capture everything in front of them. Read more >>
07Jul
Chardon company makes MyoPro brace that helps paralyzed arms function again (video)
MyoPro, developed by Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Myomo Inc., allows patients with partially paralyzed or weakened arms and hands to return to work, do everyday tasks and reduce medical care costs, Myomo said in a statement. The technology could help patients who have suffered strokes, spinal cord or nerve injuries, and people with amyotrohic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or multiple sclerosis. Read more >>
07Jul
Museum of Science showcases local innovation in new exhibit
One of the most important inventions is the Daktari CD4 System, a portable device designed to improve treatment for people with AIDS and HIV by allowing them to quickly measure their CD4 cells, white blood cells that fight infection. After pricking their finger, people load a cartridge into a machine that looks like a cassette player and get results in 15 minutes. Read more >>
06Jul
Why immutable buckets are a worthy risk management tool
Immutable means that the user cannot delete files under any circumstance. There is no ‘admin privilege’. Even at Wasabi, no one person can delete the data. For instance, if a customer fails to pay their bill, it’s a big process involving multiple people having to simultaneously ‘turn their keys’ to delete an abandoned immutable bucket”, Friend says. Read more >>
05Jul
Boone County parents try to raise money to give special glasses to child
Ellie Leden’s parents hope people will listen to their child’s plight and understand how much a new pair of glasses will mean to the free-spirited young girl. The spectacles are a special pair of eSight electronic glasses, and they cost $10,000. Lisa and Dale Leden are trying to raise the money through donations. Read more >>
03Jul