Soon, you can open up your phone’s camera with Google Gemini to know what you’re seeing or answer questions in real time. Watch it in action. Now, imagine all the uses from knowing what you’re looking at when traveling to identifying a skin rash that your doctor will say, “You’re a sight for psoriasis.” (I saw you smile!)
Make this year the one you take care of you: Hearing aids aren’t expensive and bulky like they used to be. The tech has come such a long way. Get a free evaluation with a doctor. You’ll be glad you did.
February 15th, 2025
U.S. companies had tech on that Chinese spy balloon two years ago. Plus, UnitedHealthcare sues a doctor for her viral post, your car might show ads at red lights, and why Silicon Valley is getting a high-fashion makeover.
🙏 A nurse says her Oura Ring saved her life: Nikki had been dealing with night sweats and fatigue but brushed it off — until her Oura app kept warning her that her body was under stress. That push made her see a doctor, where she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer with the same symptoms. The Oura Ring is FSA or HSA eligible, btw.
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Make this year the one you take care of you: Hearing aids aren’t expensive and bulky like they used to be. The tech has come such a long way. Get a free evaluation with a doctor. You’ll be glad you did.
🏥 Paging Dr. Holo: Cancer patients in rural Tennessee and Mississippi can now talk to their oncologist via hologram. Your doctor appears in a $70,000 box and communicates via a camera. Proto Hologram (paywall link), famous for concert tech, makes it. Patients feel like the doctor’s in the room. Check out a pic of this cool setup toward the end of this newsletter.
👀 You have to check out this video: Soon, you can open up your phone’s camera with Google Gemini to know what you’re seeing or get your questions answered in real time. Watch it in action. Now, imagine all the uses — from knowing what you’re looking at when traveling to identifying a skin rash that makes your doctor say, “You’re a sight for psoriasis.” (I saw you smile!)
🙏🏻 Not tech, but wow: A toddler diagnosed with autism was unable to speak. A doctor suggested leucovorin, a cheap drug derived from folic acid that eases chemo side effects. The theory? Folic acid is essential for brain development, but it couldn’t be absorbed properly. Leucovorin bypasses this. Three days later, he started speaking. Amazing.
He made a dumb mistake: A 26-year-old man with thinning hair found a drug called Finasteride in an online pharmacy and bought some without visiting his doctor first. Now, he’s dealing with sexual dysfunction and massive depression symptoms, even after quitting the meds. Get all prescription meds from your doctor.
💊 Who’s in your doc’s pocket? Worried your doctor might not be giving you impartial advice because they’re getting paid by Big Pharma? Look up your doc in this government database (U.S. only) and see which companies are giving them money. That includes celebrity docs, too!
Would you give your medical records to an AI chatbot?
Media outlets say Elon Musk wants you to upload your X-rays, MRIs, or any medical images to his new AI chatbot, Grok, to see if it spots something your doctor missed.
Will AI revolutionize your next doctor's visit? Rep. David Schweikert thinks so
Can artificial intelligence make healthcare faster, cheaper, and more convenient? Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., believes it can transform the medical landscape. From AI-powered diagnostics to driving down drug prices and providing free wearable tech for everyone, AI has the potential to overhaul the way we experience healthcare.
2 ways to check your doctor's reputation
Don’t just trust the online reviews. Here are better ways to see if your doctor is reliable.
Facebook killer, tech layoffs, gas vs. electric cars
Emailing your doctor? Prepare for fees. Plus, rent your car for cash, why you need a new email address ASAP and how to find spy cams with your phone.
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Google's AI will soon be reading your prescriptions
Does your doctor have chicken scratch handwriting? Use your phone to decipher the words. Here’s how, in 60 seconds.
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Can you trust YouTube's new labels?
YouTube just introduced a new “reliable doctor” rating for certain healthcare videos. Can you trust it? Here’s my take, in 60 seconds.
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Unblockable spam texts, holographic medicine, spaghetti spy cans
Riddle me this: What does “Star Wars” have to do with your next doctor’s visit? Depending on your doctor, you may start dealing with holographic house calls. I’ve got all the details. Plus, you won’t believe the craziest spy cams I found. People are hiding cameras in toys, water bottles, hair ties and spaghetti cans! Also, I’ve got a few tips you can use to conquer spam texts that keep haunting you — even after you blocked them.
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Toilet tech troubles, holographic doctor visits, worst battery mistakes
Get ready for high-tech medical visits. In this episode, I’ll share the biggest ways you’re draining your phone’s battery — and how to make it last longer. Plus, one woman fell into a toilet thanks to her phone. You’ll also learn a top-secret Instagram photo trick and all the details on a new spam text trend.
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Backfire! Sleep apps may actually be causing insomnia
Is there an app for that? People wanting a good night’s sleep are downloading apps they think will help them go to dreamland. But now, a doctor in London says the apps often make us so anxious about getting sleep that we’re getting full-blown insomnia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Robot doctor tells family their loved one is dying
Receiving bad news from a doctor is devastating enough. What if you got news that your loved one is dying from a robot? This is what happened to Ernest Quintana’s family when a machine rolled into the intensive care unit to give them the news. How would you feel? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices