Tech Post: 05/20

Netflix launches Fast.com 

     Netflix has officially launched a tool called Fast.com in which they can tell their customers about their internet speed. This website is free and therefore open to all people, not only Netflix subscribers. The purpose of this tool is for people to make sure they get the internet service that they pay for and if they don't, then Netflix encourages these people to talk to there internet providers in order to get a better service. This provides information on speed and quality of internet depending on the server. This tool is ad-free and is accessible from any smartphone, tablet, or Smart TV.

Tech Post: 5/6

This Video Game Could Help Doctors Diagnose Dementia

A new game available on smartphones worldwide could help dementia patients. The game is called Sea Hero Quest and asks players to search for certain items in the form of memories. As you progress through the game, scientists can use your data to gain insight on your navigation abilities which is one of the first skills lost to dementia. In the app, players have to reach a checkpoint and must demonstrate their awareness of orientation. The checkpoint levels are more complicated and every half second, the app gathers data about the location of the player in the game and calculates how far the player diverges from the quickest route to the end. Then the player's data is uploaded to a data center in Germany which researchers can study but becomes anonymous.

Tech Post: 4/15

Next Apple Watch

     Most of the physical features of the Apple Watch will remain the same, however, the new watch will contain more changes inside. Some improvements will concern battery life and it's visibility when outdoors. A few more adjustments will be made on the cell connectivity and there will be better app management and organization along with slimmer proportions. The newest Apple Watch will be released some time in the fall.

Tech Post- 3/24

Domino's Delivery Robot

     Domino's has come up with the idea of a Domino's Robot Unit (DRU) to deliver pizzas straight to the customer's home. The DRU can go up to 12 miles an hour and is a four-wheeled bot. It also uses sensors to avoid any obstacles that can be in its way. The DRU keeps your food at the right temperature and has different compartments for drinks. There are also cameras installed in said compartments just in case the food gets stolen so the customer may receive a refund.

Tech Post- 3/18

Nintendo's first smartphone app

     Nintendo's new app- Miitomo- launched on Thursday in Japan and will soon debut in other markets. The app asks the users many questions such as asking where they see themselves in ten years and what their favorite TV show is. The main characters in this app are Miis which are also seen in the Wii. Miitomo is the first of 5 apps to be released by Nintendo and the main idea of this app is to have the users be able to share their plans with their friends.

Tech Post- 03/11

Toyota's "Project BLAID"

          On March 7th, Toyota announced a concept for a piece of wearable technology that could assist the visually impaired with their navigation in the world around them. The device would be placed on top of the wearer's shoulders and is set up with cameras to detect the composition of indoor spaces. The person wearing this device could also ask questions about what's surrounding them and the technology would signal them using speakers or vibrations as responses. However, Toyota has not yet announced a release date for said technology.

Tech Post: 3/4

iPhone 7 may be shipped with wireless earbuds

Apple has been granted a patent for new, wireless earbuds which may be delivered with the new iPhone 7. The earbuds can be used without a wire but still come with a wire that magnetically connects the earbuds to the iPhone. Since the headphone jacks aren't completely going away because not every device has Bluetooth, they are made to be detachable. The headphones are wireless when you want them to be and they have a wire when you need one. The patent doesn't necessarily mean that the earbuds will ship with the new iPhone, it's just an assumption. The headphones were last updated in March of 2012 so they require an update.