Apple Advances Health Apps with CareKit
Apple today announced CareKit, a new software framework designed to help developers enable people to actively manage their own medical conditions. iPhone apps using CareKit make it easier for individuals to keep track of care plans and monitor symptoms and medication, providing insights that help people better understand their own health. “We believe that giving individuals the tools to understand what is happening with their health...
Google faces piracy accusation from Getty Images in Europe
Getty Images’ general counsel Yoko Miyashita said that the company has been trying to negotiate with Mountain View for the past three years. The Big G, however, told the agency that its only options were to accept the new search layout or to opt out of Google Images altogether. Before its redesign in 2013, a search results page only showed thumbnails instead of high-resolution photos. Miyashita said in a statement: “Getty...
Google faces piracy accusation from Getty Images in Europe
Getty Images’ general counsel Yoko Miyashita said that the company has been trying to negotiate with Mountain View for the past three years. The Big G, however, told the agency that its only options were to accept the new search layout or to opt out of Google Images altogether. Before its redesign in 2013, a search results page only showed thumbnails instead of high-resolution photos. Miyashita said in a statement: “Getty...
Apple Introduces iPhone SE — the Most Powerful Phone with a 4-inch Display
Apple today introduced iPhone SE, the most powerful phone with a 4-inch display, in a compact aluminum design that has been updated with matte-chamfered edges, a color-matched stainless steel Apple logo, and four metallic finishes. iPhone SE offers the same 64-bit A9 chip offered in iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s. “iPhone SE is packed with a stunning 4-inch Retina display, advanced 64-bit A9 chip with M9 motion co-processor, longer battery...
ICYMI: Bullet-stopping foam, all-terrain military car and more
Today on In Case You Missed It: Researchers developed a new kind of armor called composite metal foam that’s stronger and lighter than the metals inside of it. DARPA is developing a military vehicle that should be able to travel over 95% of solid surfaces, and a Kickstarter project to explore the depths of the Yellowstone River has our attention, in light of the coral reef discovery outside of the Amazon River.Make sure you send...
