Technology
New cathetor bag connector
From time to time we run across a new product that we find so useful that we do a writeup on it. The Bioderm bladder control systems definitely fit into the writeup criteria. This company has developed a product that connects directly to the top of the male genitalia. A nighttime bag or day bag [...]
Computer-brain interface to give limb movement back
Scientists at the Massachusetts General Hospital are in a pilot program to attach a computer to the brain of a patient with spinal cord injuries. The computer can interpret signals from the brain and then move either a mechanical arm and hand, or move the arm and hand of the individual. This is still very [...]
Mind controlled wheelchair coming soon
The University of Zaragoza has developed a wheelchair that can be moved by nothing more than thought. Extensive work by teachers and students at the university has created a computer controlled wheelchair that moves by someone thinking where they wan to to go and how fast they want to go. Using a P300 nerophysiological protocol [...]
Blind people out of luck navigating the web
For most of us the web is a massive color newspaper that contains virtually anything you would ever want. For those that are blind navigating the web can be almost impossible. With web 2.0 applications, mouse clicks give you more control over your page and media. But for page reading software figuring out where the [...]
Password use on the Internet
The Internet has changed dramatically over the last few years from just viewing websites to using virtual applications in your browser. To keep you data safe sites have created logins and password entry points for each of their users. Virtual email is a good example of where the Internet is going. Most people have moved [...]
Computer repair personnel must have Private Eye License
The Texas legislature just passed a law that all computer repairs and help must be done by a person that has a private investigator license. In order to get a PI license you must either go through a 3 year college level degree program or spend three years as an apprentice to a PI. The [...]
iTunes under phishing attacks
By Greg George
CEO
Spinal Cord Resources Network
Mailboxes have started to fill up with requests to go to a website and verify your iTunes account which has been under attack. According to the email, there have been too many attempts to access the account and that you will be highly restricted until you type in your iTunes [...]
MySpace development kit used by spammers
By Greg George
CEO
Spinal Cord Resources
ItWorld.com is reporting that spammers are taking advantage of the MySpace development kit to blast their junk to users. The original tools allowed developers to send out promotional messages through applications as well as sending out large numbers of messages to those in user’s email list. To stop spammers from taking [...]
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