Apple patents `curved touch screen` design
Washington – Apple has been reportedly granted patent for curved touch screen designs for smartphones and other devices. The patent, dubbed ‘Curved touch sensor’ points to a technical process to achieve higher-quality curved displays as the current sensor displays are very thin and... read more »
Twitter launches private photo messaging on mobiles
Washington – Twitter has launched an update of its private messaging product with an ability to send photos via Direct Message on mobiles, and swipeable timelines in the mobile apps. According to AllThingsD, the update has been released for both the iOS and Android versions of the Twitter app... read more »
CPAP reduces hypertension in patients with sleep apnea
Washington – Researchers have found that among patients with obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension that requires 3 or more medications to control, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for 12 weeks resulted in a decrease in 24-hour average and diastolic blood pressure and an... read more »
Thank germs in your gut for keeping you healthy
Washington – A new study has suggested that when it comes to fighting off pathogens like Listeria, your best allies may be the billions of microorganisms that line your gut. The study revealed that germ-free mice are more susceptible to infection with the foodborne pathogen Listeria... read more »
