Firefox, Safari and Chrome have the features I want; this Android browser combines them all

For most of us, Android’s built-in Chrome browser is the default. That makes sense. It comes built in, does a reasonably good job rendering even complex websites, and has the features you’d need. When I need something else like extensions, I turn to Firefox. On my iPhone, well, Safari remains my go-to for its clean … [Read more…]

Compare Top Systems + Custom Builds 2026

Custom Optometry EHR: Timeline, Cost & Architecture A custom optometry EHR typically takes 4, 8 months to build. For a single-location practice, cost runs $150, 300K. For multi-location networks (20+ offices), add $200, 400K on top of that, plus $30, 50K/year in maintenance. Here’s where the money actually goes: Cost Breakdown Discovery & Workflow Mapping … [Read more…]

Google gives me a free VPN, but these hidden gaps forced me to keep my paid subscription

Google provides a free VPN built into newer Google Pixel devices. When I tried Google’s VPN after my Google Pixel 8 arrived, I came away feeling underwhelmed. A trusted VPN service often requires a subscription. Great VPNs like Surfshark, NordVPN, and ExpressVPN all have premium plans. Free VPNs, if trusted, often lack many core features. … [Read more…]

SLP Clinic Software Comparison 2026

Why Do SLP Practices Need Specialized EHR Software, Not Generic Practice Management? Generic practice management software breaks on three fronts for SLP clinics. First: insurance pre-auth automation. Medicare and Medicaid require pre-auth verification for 40% of all SLP claims. That is dramatically different from other specialties. A typical SLP clinic with 20-30 patient intakes per … [Read more…]

MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chip takes on Samsung, beats Qualcomm to the 2nm finish line

MediaTek has announced the Dimensity 9600 Pro processor, based on 2nm architecture, ready to take on Samsung’s groundbreaking Exynos 2600, and beat Qualcomm to the finish line. Related Is the Poco X8 Pro Max a one-of-a-kind phone? Yes, and no Several firsts for Poco, but also for another brand Made for agentic AI The Dimensity … [Read more…]

Rural RPM’s Real Constraint Isn’t Broadband. It’s Clinician Attention.

The Rural Health Transformation Program represents a $50 billion, five-year commitment to reshape care delivery in rural America. It arrives as rural hospitals continue facing financial pressure, workforce shortages, and structural constraints that have accumulated for more than a decade. The Sheps Center at UNC Chapel Hill documents the sharper end of that pressure: 154 … [Read more…]

Google Wallet passes just got a visual overhaul, and it’s rolling out to everyone now

The Google Wallet passes redesign has been discussed for quite some time, and I’ve been excited about it since I first got to check it out. While retailers and partners have had plenty of time with the feature, it looks like it’s now rolling out to all users, according to 9to5Google. It’s the smallest touches … [Read more…]

How Server-to-Server OAuth Works in SMART on FHIR

At some point almost every backend team working with an EHR runs into the same wall: you need to pull patient data on a schedule no clinician sitting at a browser, no login screen, just a job that wakes up, fetches records, and writes them somewhere useful. Standard SMART on FHIR, the flavor most people … [Read more…]

This Android app turned my chaotic mornings into the most productive part of my day

My mornings can be quite hectic, especially when caring for an infant, three dogs, and my own well-being. My personal well-being gets the lowest priority, which often leads me to stray from my morning routine. I’ve used Google Keep, Gemini, and Calendar widgets to address this issue, but none has fixed it. Until I found … [Read more…]

Ayush Jain on How EHR Data Is Reshaping Real-World Evidence

Mindbowser CEO Ayush Jain recently shared how EHR data is evolving from clinical documentation into a valuable source of real-world evidence for healthcare R&D. He explores how interoperability, standardized data, strong governance, and AI can help turn fragmented clinical information into research-ready insights. Ayush also highlights why healthcare and life sciences organizations need reliable data … [Read more…]