Panasonic and Verizon wireless announced today a new joint venture between the two companies in pursing a new High Definition Visual Communications System (Mobile HDVC) that piggy backs on Verizon’s new LTE network. The hardware being designed by Panasonic is being developed in a way to accomodate multiple displays, cameras, and recording configurations. At first, the technology is taking on a medical role featuring several differing parts: a Panasonic display, a...

It might sound cliche, but the catch-phrase “There’s an app for that!” may be more true than we once thought. Take for example, the latest foray for Apple’s little wonder device — the medical field. In actuality, there have already been several different apps released that allow it to function as a medical device. Though now the iPhone can add another notch to its belt as app + hardware combo developed by Seattle, Washington-based Alivecor...

Tales of bionic limbs, metal infused skeletons, and other sci-fi hoopala normally constitutes the coining of your typical “bionic man” title. But for one Charles Okeke, bionic limbs are so yesteryear. Instead of relying on some metal rod for balance or mobility, Charles is literally putting his life on his back. He’s testing the Freedom Driver. An artificial heart that fits in a backpack… For the last two years, this poor guy has been chained to a...

If you ever find yourself looking at modern medical tech and thinking “This is it?”, take a gander at the “BrainPort” device fitted to Craig Lundberg’s tongue. Craig was tragically wounded when a grenade exploded near him, rending his eyesight null and void. But the BrainPort is bringing it all back. Slowly at first, but with time and development, could be the next big thing for those with little-to-no eyesight. The BrainPort at first sounds...

If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of having lost a hand, a prosthesis is usually the easiest and best route to go if you’re still interested in maintaining a somewhat normal lifestyle. Even with modern science, bionic hands can be at times rather crude. Thanks to UK-based RSLS Sleeper, bionic hands just became a lot more realistic and functional. Using Myo-electric technology, electrical impulses are captured from the brain and shuttled into the...