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Insulin patches could replace injections for diabetics
By Nathan and Frandino A joint North Carolina State University and University of North Carolina research project aims to replace insulin injections with an insulin patch. Dr. Zhen Gu, a professor at the schools’ Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, says the work aims to make administering insulin autonomous for patients. “Basically we developed this kind of so-called smart insulin patch, which can sense the blood sugar level and release insulin
Greece Capitulates, But What’s Happening In China Will Reverberate Around The World
With global markets rallying on the heels of a Greek deal, today a 50-year market veteran spoke with King World News about the Greek capitulation but warned what’s happening in China will reverberate around the world.
Facebook's new chief security officer wants to set a date to kill Flash
Alex Stamos, the recently appointed chief security officer at Facebook, has called on software company Adobe to announce an “end-of-life date for Flash.” In a pair of tweets sent over the weekend, Stamos echoed a number of recent complaints from the security community that the software has become the vector for just too many hacking vulnerabilities.
The state of small press at Comic-Con 2015
Comic-Con is a huge show with major media brands selling their big-budget wares. While the scope of their intrigue shapes the event, it begs the question of whether independent publishers have a chance to have their voices heard.
Microsoft plots Windows 10 blitz for July 29 launch
Microsoft’s multimillion-dollar Windows 10 ad and marketing campaign will focus on an “upgrading the world” theme.
Comcast to launch $15-per-month streaming TV for cord cutters
Dubbed Stream, the service will let Comcast’s Xfinity Internet customers watch HBO and a handful of standard broadcast networks via their PCs and mobile devices.
T-Mobile hints at 'big, bold' plan this week
In an interview, T-Mobile’s chief operating officer spills the beans on a potentially attractive, alternative service plan and on its new cross-border program.
Stocks rise as Greece lines up a new bailout deal
A new agreement between Greece and its creditors helped push U.S. stocks up early Monday. The deal for a new loan package is aimed at keeping the country in the euro.