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FDA approves first EKG reader for Apple Watch

The FDA has just cleared the first medical device accessory for the Apple Watch. AliveCor’s KardiaBand electrocardiogram (EKG) reader functions as a sensor that pairs with an app and can detect abnormal heart rhythm and atrial fibrillation (AFib). The user touches the sensor, which snaps into a slot on the watch’s band, to get an […]

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Apple job listing points to potentially revised power systems for future Macs

Sometimes it’s the job listings that prove the most telling. Per AppleInsider, Apple is looking for a new hire to work closely with Apple’s computer system hardware team for DC-DC power designs integration. The job listing also makes mention of optimizing power use with “white LED backlight drivers,” related to the LCD screens found on […]