Articles by Michael McEnaney
Gates on Mosquitos: The world's deadliest animal...to the tune of 725,000 lives a year
Microsoft founder Bill Gates is calling attention to these deadly insects by naming this week Mosquito Week. Mosquitoes are a prime carrier of malaria.
Lunch with Apple CEO Tim Cook? Well, coffee with the guy cost $610,000 last year
Apple CEO is putting up his time for an online auction as a part of the 8th annual Robert F. Kennedy Center Spring Auction for Human Rights.
Get off the phone, your car is dead. No problem, you can jump both with same charger
Handheld device can charge your phone and jump start your car – all for just $70. And it's the heat that kills car batteries, not the cold.
Kids on psych meds: How about 1 in 13 school kids taking them
More than seven percent of American school children are taking at least one medication for emotional or behavioral difficulties, report shows.
Putting an end to texting while driving - Apple has the answer
Apple patent would provide a "lock out" mechanism preventing driver from using smartphone while driving. More than 3,000 teens die annually from texting while driving, compared with about 2,700 who die while driving under the influence of alcohol, according to a study.
Fountain of Youth found in white blood cells? 115-year-old woman's blood reveals secrets to longevity
Research shows death from old age is specifically caused by exhaustion of blood stem cells. Perhaps the secret to the Fountain of Youth has been hiding inside of us all along - with the emphasis truly on the "inside" part of the equation.
Bionic eye offers 'sense of vision' for patients suffering from retinitis pigmentosa
University of Michigan’s Kellogg Eye Center bionic eye technology may help formerly blind patients see flashes of light and movement. A fifth patient is scheduled to undergo surgery to get an artificial retina that will help them regain some sight.
State of the Web report: Faster connections but network attacks up 50 percent
Report paints a good news-bad news update. Global connection speeds increase but DDoS attacks are on the rise, too.
Oh Doctor! Male physicians make whopping 88 percent more than women in Medicare reimbursements
Study finds that while men and women doctors are paid equally by the insurance companies, male physicians earn up to 88 percent more than their female counterparts. Factors in the income gap it looked at included number of hours worked, specialties and number of patients seen and procedures performed.
High-end smartphones at lower prices coming as low-end vendors like Xiaomi make their move
Xiaomi is just one of many smartphone manufacturers slicing prices, expanding global reach Low-end smartphone suppliers, particularly in emerging markets, could have a large impact on the overall smartphone market in 2014 and beyond and perhaps the first evidence is the news that Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has announced plans to enter 10 foreign markets later this year, including Brazil, Mexico and Russia, in a bid to expand their reach with cheaper but cutting-edge smartphones While Samsung and Apple continue to steal headlines in this space, several other, smaller smartphone makers are quietly focusing attention on emerging markets with fairly cutting-edge products in the sub $200 price range.
New meaning to 'Filthy Rich' as scientists find surprising number of microbes living on cash
Currency is a medium of exchange for hundreds of different kinds of bacteria as bank notes pass from hand to hand.
Ticktock: Lyme disease on the rise in U.S. as 300,000 stricken annually
Report says numbers are 10 times more prevalent than previously reported. Some local health officials are asking residents to catch, mail ticks in for testing.
Painful times: Over 76 million Americans report experiencing day-long pains
Your ability to tolerate that pain may be based on your genes. Researchers find four genes that play a role in how well we tolerate pain.
Optical zoom-in smartphones? HTC says why not as category takes dead aim at DSLRs
HTC smartphones may soon be adding optical zooms. The race remains on for consumer image capture habits.
Free charging on electric cars. It's the next big push to buy one
Nissan rolls out "No Charge to Charge" initiative on battery-powered Leaf. Just as free shipping can be a fairly enticing offer to get buyers to purchase items online, electric car manufacturers may be turning to free charging to get sales of electric cars into the fast lane.
Groovy news! Vinyl record sales climbing since 2009 ... for real
Still a small sliver of total albums sales, vinyl record sales on uptick over last five years. Renaissance attributed to nostalgia, sound quality and iconic cover art.
Photo cloud syncing across all devices: Eyefi Cloud delivers on that promise
The new Eyefi Cloud service automatically synchronizes photos to mobile devices to view, edit, and share on and offline.
Medical misdiagnosis is now common, to the tune of 12M each year in U.S.
Figure represents about 5 percent of all outpatient encounters. That means one out of every 20 adults, according to new study.
Facebook adds 'Traveling To' option. Hey everyone, my house is empty, help yourself
Many observers think new options like 'Traveling To' need to be used with extreme caution. It's early days as users discuss privacy concerns and how the social network's account controls work.
HTC One’s Duo Lens just one of many new imaging tricks in smartphones today
Imaging tech just keeps getting better in the camera you always have with you. Better shots in low-light settings is just one of the enhancements.
Hard drive maker LaCie latest victim of data theft
Data storage vendor that prides itself on data protection alerts FBI hackers infiltrated online store.
Infant drowning deaths see sharp decline but increase in older demographic
As summer approaches the news is positive for youths but a concern for those ages 45-84. They are always among the saddest stories we read all summer - infant drowning accident.
"Insert Photo" button to the rescue. Google makes it easier to add, send images via Gmail
Fussy process simplified so those embarrassing images you have of family, friends can be sent more quickly and easily.
Don't blink or you'll miss this: Google to put cameras in contact lenses
Patent details how wearers will be able to control the camera through a sophisticated system using the owner's unique blinking patterns.
Where's the innovation in smartphone market? Many observers see a slowdown coming
Reports say future innovation will be more software related than hardware, emerging markets driving trends.
Predictions from 1964 World's Fair: Way off or on the money?
As we look back on 50 years, how accurate were organizers of the iconic event when it comes to consumer tech? How hazy were their crystal balls?
No sugar for a year! Family of four does it, could you?
Vermont mom decides sugar is 'deadly addictive poison' and pens book on banning experience.
Who says print is dead? Micro smartprinters, 3D printing leading renaissance for home printing market
Cheaper, faster, more mainstream mobile print options surfacing. New smartphone print services popping up too.
Dove's latest 'Real Beauty' campaign: Making women feel beautiful or look stupid?
Feminists feel latest ad in Dove's empowerment-as-advertising campaign crosses line between interesting experiment and deception.
Google Glass one-day sale provides additional feedback for continued product development
For $1,500, Google will sell the 'Explorer' version of Glass to any U.S. resident who places an online order for the device beginning at 9 a.m. PDT April 15.
