Late last year we told you about Scanadu and its real-life tricorder, called the SCOUT. Within 10 seconds of direct contact to your left temple, the SCOUT analyses records and spits back your vitals, including temperature, respiratory rate, ECG, blood pressure (systolic, diastolic), stress and oximetry levels. Today, Scanadu is announcing three upgrades to Spock's once futuristic tool, in addition to an update to Project ScanaFlo, a disposable urine analysis device. Read More >>
Featured comment by jpxdude:
"DO.WANT. Seem's brilliant, although the urine sampling thing may not be that practical in the long run... Now someone really needs to get a real lif..." More »
Whether you love or hate Star Trek, you have to respect its vision. A future in which humanity has transcended money, wealth, and greed in favour of pure enlightenment and exploration. And space battles. Read More >>
Featured comment by Glenbot3000:
"Michael Bay really isn't that bad. Yes, the Transformers series is utter garbage, but neither Armageddon or Pearl Harbour are too bad. The trolling of..." More »
Featured comment by ispy:
"didn't say it was, party pooper. was just casting my mind back to the seemingly unfathomable display of the handlink, which is also a made up handhel..." More »
The X Prize Foundation and Qualcomm are partnering to try to make the Tricorder — Star Trek's famous health-diagnosing gadget — a reality. They are offering up £6.5 million in prize money. This may be the most practically useful X Prize yet. Read More >>
Featured comment by Kushan:
"I remember hearing about this several months ago (in fact, I think well over a year ago). What's the news, is it that Qualcomm is now onboard or somet..." More »