Mobile phone games can detect cognitive decline, study says | Smartwatches find a niche in health, fitness | Twitter identifies micro-influencers ripe for advertisers
The question of whether mobile games can help people keep their brains sharp has been explored by researchers in a study involving the Tetris, Candy Crush Saga and Fruit Ninja apps. The results indicate that doctors can use such games to monitor patients' cognitive performance.
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Twitter is hoping to attract advertisers to 75 newly identified micro-influencer groups it found through data analysis. They're subgroups of wider communities in areas including sports, gaming, fashion and professional fields.
Citizens Band Radio Service spectrum has already spawned a number of potential apps even as carriers are just now starting to introduce commercial services and regulators are preparing auctions for licenses in the 3.5 GHz band, a columnist suggests. The "initial commercial deployments" include services related to the internet of things as well as apps for smart city projects and other wireless offerings.
AT&T has leveraged internet of things connectivity to develop a way for hotel workers to give security personnel their precise locations via alert buttons. The telecom said that its new AT&T Staff Alert Service draws on 4G, Bluetooth and ultrasound links to create buttons that can be installed on "compact, lightweight" devices the carrier has created.
Dave & Buster's is hoping its new app will boost same-store sales. Known for its restaurant/game arcade combination, the chain is adding 50-foot LED walls for video viewing in dining areas and has introduced virtual reality offerings.
A British startup is rolling out a Spotify-esque app for foodies; it's filled with high-end recipes from superstars across the culinary world, including Michelin-rated chefs. The platform, which launched Thursday, will offer a free option that grants users three recipes monthly.
Taking a page from the TikTok playbook, Instagram has developed Clips to create videos, which should appeal to its 2.7 billion active users. With the new function, users can combine multiple video clips into a Story video, set it to music and adjust the speed.
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