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Wearables
fromgizmodo.com
35 minutes ago

Sleep-Tracking Earbuds Didn't Fix Me, but They Did Open My Eyes

Wearable technology, including EEG-equipped earbuds, is evolving to help improve sleep quality with minimal effort from users.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago
Wearables

Should You Use Health Trackers on Vacation?

Wearable health tech can increase anxiety, suggesting a digital detox may be beneficial during vacations.
Wearables
fromgizmodo.com
35 minutes ago

Sleep-Tracking Earbuds Didn't Fix Me, but They Did Open My Eyes

Wearable technology, including EEG-equipped earbuds, is evolving to help improve sleep quality with minimal effort from users.
#apple-watch
fromWIRED
3 days ago
Apple

The Apple Watch Series 11 Has an All-Day Battery and an All-Time-Low Price

Apple
fromThe Verge
19 hours ago

Wearable health tech might be Tim Cook's greatest legacy

The Apple Watch has significantly influenced modern health technology and is a key part of Tim Cook's legacy at Apple.
Apple
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Apple Watch Series 11 Has an All-Day Battery and an All-Time-Low Price

The Apple Watch Series 11 is a highly recommended upgrade for iPhone users, especially at its current sale price of $299.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

How the Apple Watch defined modern health tech

The Apple Watch Series 4 revolutionized health tech with FDA-cleared atrial fibrillation detection, influencing the development of advanced consumer health wearables.
Venture
fromFortune
1 hour ago

The Godmother of Silicon Valley and her former student want to fix how healthcare gets built | Fortune

Mary Minno and Esther Wojcicki launched Treehub, a residency program for academic founders in biotech and healthcare, emphasizing iterative learning and innovation.
Business intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Trends Shaping Dental Practice Management in the Digital Economy

Dental practices must adapt to digital technologies and evolving consumer expectations to remain competitive and manage operational efficiency.
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
2 hours ago

Meta to track employee keystrokes, screen activity to train AI agents

Privacy and compliance risks in Europe under GDPR are significant, especially regarding keystroke and screen activity monitoring.
Medicine
from24/7 Wall St.
20 hours ago

Did Amazon Just Wreck All of Hims & Hers Upside Potential?

Amazon's One Medical integrates GLP-1 prescriptions with primary care, enhancing patient support and treatment management.
Running
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
25 minutes ago

A humanoid robot beat the human half-marathon record at a Beijing race. But what did it actually prove?

A humanoid robot named Lightning completed a marathon faster than the human record, but faced significant operational challenges during the race.
#meta
fromFuturism
11 hours ago
Privacy professionals

Meta Installing Software on Employee Computers to Track Everything They Do, Feed the Data to AI

fromFortune
16 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta will start tracking employees' screens and keystrokes to train AI tools | Fortune

Wearables
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Meta Glasses Are Comfortable, Functional, and Make My Spouse Recoil in Fear

Meta's AI-enabled glasses are popular and stylish, but concerns about privacy and social acceptance persist.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
11 hours ago

Meta Installing Software on Employee Computers to Track Everything They Do, Feed the Data to AI

Meta is implementing tracking software on employees' computers to gather data for AI training, raising ethical and privacy concerns.
Wearables
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Meta Glasses Are Comfortable, Functional, and Make My Spouse Recoil in Fear

Meta's AI-enabled glasses are popular and stylish, but concerns about privacy and social acceptance persist.
Digital life
fromWIRED
5 years ago

7 Apps to Help You Trim Down Subscriptions-and Save Money

Apps can help track and manage recurring subscriptions, ensuring users only pay for what they need.
Healthcare
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

To Help Nurses Find Jobs, She Created a Surprising AI Solution. Now It's Worth $1.65 Billion and Is Used by Over a Million Nurses.

Incredible Health revolutionizes healthcare hiring by allowing employers to apply to nurses, aiding 1.5 million U.S. healthcare workers in finding permanent roles efficiently.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
21 hours ago

Bond, a new social media platform, wants to use AI to help you kick your doomscrolling habit | TechCrunch

Bond is a new social media platform designed to reduce screen addiction by encouraging real-world experiences through personalized recommendations.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
21 hours ago

Why AI-Enabled Training Is Becoming A Business Imperative Across Many Industries

Organizations face a significant skills gap, with only 5% of hiring managers reporting sufficient talent to meet project demands.
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

Heartflow Sues Cardiac AI Rival Cleerly Over Alleged IP Theft - MedCity News

HeartFlow's lawsuit claims that Cleerly's actions represent one of the most egregious examples of piracy in the medical technology industry, alleging that Cleerly's products infringe on six of its patents.
Intellectual property law
Wellness
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

3 Biohacks High-Performing Entrepreneurs Are Using to Outlast Burnout

Founder performance relies on engineered energy rather than just personality or ambition.
UX design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 day ago

This Nothing-Inspired XR Headset Displays Your Status So People Know When Not to Interrupt - Yanko Design

Spatial computing is evolving to enhance user immersion while considering real-world interactions, exemplified by the Nothing XR(01) headset's social transparency feature.
Marketing
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Peloton, stay in your lane

Peloton is attempting a rebrand with celebrity endorsements and a focus beyond just fitness technology.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
5 days ago

How Online Fitness Coaching Saves You Time and Money

Online fitness coaching saves time by eliminating the need to commute to a gym. Workouts are accessible anytime and anywhere, allowing exercise to fit into your schedule.
Alternative medicine
Exercise
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Why Every Fitness-Related Business Needs a Fitness App

The fitness industry must adopt mobile solutions to remain competitive and meet the growing demand for personalized digital fitness experiences.
#smartwatch
Wearables
fromZDNET
1 day ago

There's a right way to wear your Apple Watch - and it affects your data

Wearing a smartwatch tightly improves the accuracy of health data capture, particularly for heart rate monitoring.
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
7 hours ago

NoiseFit Diva Araya Jewellery-Inspired Smartwatch Debuts in India

NoiseFit Diva Araya is a smartwatch with health monitoring features, Bluetooth calling, and a ceramic build, priced at Rs. 4,999 introductory offer.
Wearables
fromZDNET
1 day ago

There's a right way to wear your Apple Watch - and it affects your data

Wearing a smartwatch tightly improves the accuracy of health data capture, particularly for heart rate monitoring.
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
7 hours ago

NoiseFit Diva Araya Jewellery-Inspired Smartwatch Debuts in India

NoiseFit Diva Araya is a smartwatch with health monitoring features, Bluetooth calling, and a ceramic build, priced at Rs. 4,999 introductory offer.
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

How Patient Experience Is Shaping Modern Dental Practice Management

Patients are increasingly selective in choosing their healthcare providers, demanding convenience, transparency, and personalised service at each point of contact. Dental practices understand that a positive patient experience can lead to strong word-of-mouth referrals and favourable online reviews, which directly impact their reputation in the market.
Healthcare
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

A Slight Reduction in Phone Use Can Have Surprising Effects

Constant smartphone use negatively impacts attention and mental health, but short breaks can lead to significant improvements in just two weeks.
#humanoid-robots
Running
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Robot runner handily beats humans in half-marathon, setting new record

Humanoid robots surpassed human world records in a half-marathon, showcasing advancements in speed and autonomy in robotics.
Running
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Robots beat human records at Beijing half-marathon | TechCrunch

A humanoid robot won a Beijing half-marathon in 50:26, outperforming last year's best robot time of 2:40.
Running
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Robot runner handily beats humans in half-marathon, setting new record

Humanoid robots surpassed human world records in a half-marathon, showcasing advancements in speed and autonomy in robotics.
Running
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Robots beat human records at Beijing half-marathon | TechCrunch

A humanoid robot won a Beijing half-marathon in 50:26, outperforming last year's best robot time of 2:40.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

AI chatbots can provide tailored health advice but may also give dangerously incorrect information, impacting users' health decisions.
Wellness
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I visited a members-only tech hub to see the biohacking tricks Silicon Valley founders swear by. It wasn't what I expected.

Biohack Miami's wellness event in San Francisco showcased practical biohacking tips focused on immediate well-being rather than solely on longevity.
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
2 hours ago

OnePlus Watch 4 Listing Leaves Little to the Imagination Ahead of Debut

OnePlus Watch 4 features advanced specifications, including an LTPO OLED display, Snapdragon W5 chipset, and extensive health tracking capabilities.
Healthcare
fromTNW | Health-Tech
1 day ago

Best Medical Alert Systems of 2026. 7 Brands Compared for Safety, Cost, and Response Time

Medical alert systems are vital for seniors, offering 24/7 emergency support and advanced features like GPS and fall detection.
#apple
Apple
from9to5Mac
5 days ago

Apple Watch, AirPods, smart home, and health marketing retires - 9to5Mac

Stan Ng, a longtime Apple executive, is retiring after over 31 years with the company, marking a significant leadership change in Apple's health initiatives.
Apple
from9to5Mac
5 days ago

Apple Watch, AirPods, smart home, and health marketing retires - 9to5Mac

Stan Ng, a longtime Apple executive, is retiring after over 31 years with the company, marking a significant leadership change in Apple's health initiatives.
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

You can order your own bloodwork now. Interpreting the results is another story

Direct-to-consumer blood testing is growing, allowing consumers to order tests independently, disrupting traditional healthcare paradigms.
Wearables
fromMail Online
6 years ago

Amazon is selling a bracelet that give you an electric ZAP

The Pavlok wrist strap uses electric shocks to help users break bad habits like smoking and overeating.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
12 hours ago

Meta will record employees' keystrokes and use it to train its AI models | TechCrunch

Meta is using employee data, including mouse movements and keystrokes, to train its AI models for improved efficiency.
#google
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
2 weeks ago

Google's Next Fitbit Wearable Could Launch Without a Display

Google is developing a screenless Fitbit wearable focused on passive health monitoring, competing with Whoop and Oura, and integrating AI features.
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
2 weeks ago

Google's Next Fitbit Wearable Could Launch Without a Display

Google is developing a screenless Fitbit wearable focused on passive health monitoring, competing with Whoop and Oura, and integrating AI features.
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Bill Maher Covered Fitness Wearables and Longevity

"For people who have an illness, there should be no deductible," he said, and brought up his own experience as an oncologist to bolster his point.
Wellness
Healthcare
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Interview: Bernard Seiser, vice-president of digital, data and IT, AOP Health | Computer Weekly

AOP Health is focused on digital transformation to meet patient needs and improve organizational efficiency.
#smartwatches
Wearables
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Running London Marathon? Ditch the watch! Wearables HINDER performance

Smartwatches can hinder athletic performance by distracting runners from tuning into their bodies during races.
Wearables
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Running London Marathon? Ditch the watch! Wearables HINDER performance

Smartwatches can hinder athletic performance by distracting runners from tuning into their bodies during races.
Wearables
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Running London Marathon? Ditch the watch! Wearables HINDER performance

Smartwatches can hinder athletic performance by distracting runners from tuning into their bodies during races.
Wearables
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Running London Marathon? Ditch the watch! Wearables HINDER performance

Smartwatches can hinder athletic performance by distracting runners from tuning into their bodies during races.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Tech CEOs Think AI Will Let Them Be Everywhere at Once

Billionaire CEOs are advancing personal AI projects despite corporate resistance to AI adoption and consumer skepticism about its benefits.
#huawei
Wearables
fromGSMArena.com
1 day ago

Huawei Watch Fit 5 series announced

Huawei launched the Watch Fit 5 and Watch Fit 5 Pro, featuring larger displays, enhanced sensors, and improved battery life.
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Series Debuts With AMOLED Displays, HarmonyOS: See Price

Huawei launched the Watch Fit 5 and Watch Fit 5 Pro with enhanced features, pricing, and availability details.
Wearables
fromGSMArena.com
1 day ago

Huawei Watch Fit 5 series announced

Huawei launched the Watch Fit 5 and Watch Fit 5 Pro, featuring larger displays, enhanced sensors, and improved battery life.
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Series Debuts With AMOLED Displays, HarmonyOS: See Price

Huawei launched the Watch Fit 5 and Watch Fit 5 Pro with enhanced features, pricing, and availability details.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Millions of Americans Are Talking to AI Instead of Going to the Doctor, and It's Giving Them Horrendously Flawed Medical Advice

AI chatbots are not reliable for medical advice, with failure rates exceeding 80% for ambiguous symptoms and 40% for straightforward cases.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
4 days ago

Prolonged AI use can be hazardous to your health and work: 4 ways to stay safe

AI excels at small tasks but struggles with long-form analysis and prolonged interactions can lead to misinformation and serious consequences.
#ai-health-coach
Health
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Fitbit's AI health coach will soon be able to read your medical records

Google enables Fitbit users to link medical records to their AI health coach for more personalized wellness advice, following similar moves by Amazon, OpenAI, and Microsoft.
Healthcare
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Fitbit lets you upload medical records and ask its AI for advice now - but is that safe?

Google enables Fitbit users to upload medical records for AI health coach review, generating personalized health guidance based on lab results, medications, and visit history.
Health
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Fitbit's AI health coach will soon be able to read your medical records

Google enables Fitbit users to link medical records to their AI health coach for more personalized wellness advice, following similar moves by Amazon, OpenAI, and Microsoft.
Healthcare
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Fitbit lets you upload medical records and ask its AI for advice now - but is that safe?

Google enables Fitbit users to upload medical records for AI health coach review, generating personalized health guidance based on lab results, medications, and visit history.
Wearables
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Iron Woman! I tested an exoskeleton - can it turn me into an athlete?

The Ascentiz H+K exoskeleton enhances physical performance for active users, providing support for activities like running and climbing.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
4 weeks ago

Perplexity Health Connects Medical Records and Wearables in New AI Push - TechRepublic

Perplexity Health consolidates health data from various sources into a single dashboard for personalized health insights.
Wearables
fromTNW | Launch
5 days ago

Samsung SmartThings update adds elderly care monitoring with ambient sensing and AI

Samsung's SmartThings now includes family care features for monitoring elderly relatives using connected devices and wearables.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Better technology is an imperative for behavioral health

The behavioral health crisis is deepening, yet progress is evident in treatment rates and workforce growth despite ongoing challenges.
Health
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Misusing my fitness tracker to do less, not more

A person with long COVID, POTS, and mast cell activation syndrome experienced severe crashes from overexertion but learned to manage symptoms through careful activity pacing and lifestyle adjustments over three years.
#wearable-devices
Medicine
fromNature
1 month ago

Data from smart watches reveal early signs of insulin resistance

Wearable device data patterns detect insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction earlier than clinical tests, enabling earlier intervention.
Medicine
fromNature
1 month ago

Data from smart watches reveal early signs of insulin resistance

Wearable device data patterns detect insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction earlier than clinical tests, enabling earlier intervention.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

A year of continuous glucose monitoring pushed me to the edge

Glucose tracking is increasingly popular among non-diabetics, with many using continuous glucose monitors for health insights.
#smart-ring-technology
Wearables
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Galaxy Watch users in the US can finally track their blood pressure - here's what you need

Samsung Galaxy Watch users in the US can now monitor blood pressure with calibration required using an inflatable cuff monitor.
Wearables
fromGSMArena.com
3 weeks ago

Your Samsung Galaxy Watch can now measure your blood pressure in the US

Samsung's Galaxy Watch4 and later models can now measure blood pressure in the US using the Samsung Health Monitor app.
Medicine
fromMail Online
1 month ago

'Smart T-shirt' could detect hidden heart conditions and save lives

A sensor-stitched smart T-shirt worn up to a week can detect inherited heart conditions and use AI analysis to flag risks to doctors.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

This tracker fits inside your bra to measure blood flow - and lasts longer than your smartwatch

Petal is a bra insert that uses bio-impedance sensors and electrical measurements to monitor blood flow near the heart. Because wearers position the insert right next to the heart, the device can capture more accurate readings than your typical smartwatch, Petal says. The device comes in one size and fits snug against each breast. It's made with biocompatible materials, including a soft European fabric and a polyurethane-coated interior.
Health
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Bargain hunter: 11 wellness deals to save you money on workouts, supplements and gadgets

January might be coming to a close, but the focus on wellness doesn't have to die with it. If anything, it's a good time to check in with those 2026 goals and see what you want to prioritise for the rest of the year. To that end, we've gathered some of the best deals we've seen in the past few weeks that will help you tick off every good intention you set this month.
Wellness
Health
fromZDNET
1 month ago

The Apple Watch missed my hypertension - but this blood pressure wearable caught it instantly

High blood pressure affects nearly half of US adults and causes over 1,000 deaths daily, making it a significant health threat that wearable devices like Apple Watch can help detect through continuous monitoring.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Stroke survivors trial new at-home tech: 'It's given me my freedom back'

"I heard a pop in my head, like a big bubble," she said. "I tried to scream, but it wasn't a normal scream. I knew something wasn't right."
Medicine
Medicine
fromWIRED
2 months ago

AI Digital Twins Are Helping People Manage Diabetes and Obesity

An app predicts individualized blood sugar responses, provides AI-driven daily recommendations and coaching, and supported a user in weight loss and improved biometrics.
Wearables
fromEngadget
1 month ago

WhatsApp is now officially available on Garmin smartwatches

WhatsApp launches an official app for select Garmin smartwatches, enabling users to read, reply to messages, and manage calls directly from their wrist with end-to-end encryption.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Fort Strength Training Wearable Tracks Your Sets

We use the IMU sensors to detect which exercise the user is performing and identify the period engaging in concentric, eccentric, or isometric hold. These are the three main types of lifting exercises; you might know them as contracting, lengthening, or static exercises. The Fort uses the wrist as a proxy for bar velocity, and the company is seeking FDA clearance and will also be pursuing large, third-party studies from independent labs.
Wearables
Wearables
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Aktiia's Cuffless Band Is the Future of Blood Pressure Monitoring

Hilo uses optical sensors to measure blood pressure continuously without inflating a cuff, enabling non-disruptive nighttime monitoring that traditional cuffs cannot provide.
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Wearable startup CUDIS launches a new health ring line with an AI-fueled 'coach' | TechCrunch

CUDIS launches an AI-powered health ring with an agent coach, gamified points system for healthy behaviors, and Pace of Aging tracking to incentivize and optimize user wellness.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Wearable tech sparks a stir at the Australian Open - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A tennis match usually starts with rituals you can set your watch by. A towel tug, a ball bounce, a glance at the strings. This year, a different ritual stole the first spotlight, because officials asked top players to take off a wrist wearable before they played, and the moment landed like a plot twist you did not order. This piece walks you through what happened, why it happened, and what it says about where tennis sits with athlete data right now.
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