Good morning [%first_name |Dear Reader%], You may have read about the data breach at wearables startup Boat. Earlier this month, personal details of 7.5 million customers were reportedly leaked online. As bad as this is for any company, it was particularly inopportune for Boat. It’s far from the brand I wrote about two years ago. […]
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A new technology may be able to boost reaction times to help older adults who fall at home get care more quickly. A team from Binghamton University created a human action recognition (HAR) algorithm that assesses sensor data and detects abnormal movements. The technology is known as the Rapid Response Elderly Safety Monitoring (RESAM) system.
The best fitness trackers are designed to help you reach your goals and improve your overall well-being. These Spy Kids-esque wearables can keep tabs on just about every aspect of your health: sleep, recovery, blood oxygen levels and respiratory rates; some can even track electrical activity of the heart (known as ECG). As a certified
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Penn State researchers developed a new soft and stretchable material that can be 3D-printed. The material can be used to fabricate wearable devices, such a sensor that can be worn on a finger, as shown here. Credit: Marzia Momin To advance soft robotics, skin-integrated electronics and biomedical devices, researchers at Penn State have developed a 3D-printed
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If you don’t want an Oura Ring, you should get yourself the Ultrahuman Ring Air. It is by far the runner-up in the smart ring race — and that’s no insult. Plus, it’s consistently one of the top products ZDNET readers buy month after month; it even earned the number one spot in June, thank
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By Rajneesh Bhandari The adoption of wearables in healthcare has reached a critical point, offering continuous monitoring of health parameters such as ECG, oxygen saturation, number of steps, energy consumed, and heart rate. Embedded AI-enabled sensors on or around the body measure parameters 24/7, even during sleep, capturing data like the sound of your cough,
Whether he’s a fitness enthusiast, a tech-savvy individual, or simply someone who appreciates the convenience of modern gadgets, there’s a wearable tech gift out there that’s perfect for him. From smartwatches that keep him connected to fitness trackers that help him stay active and healthy, the options are endless. This Father’s Day, go beyond the
Navigate the healthcare industry Healthcare Brew covers pharmaceutical developments, health startups, the latest tech, and how it impacts hospitals and providers to keep administrators and providers informed. As home hospital programs continue to grow—employment in the home health industry is projected to increase by nearly 30% by 2029—so does the concern that home healthcare professionals
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is an internationally popular wearable that can measure your blood pressure. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic also supports this functionality, but has a shorter battery life and slightly smaller size than the Watch 5 Pro. The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro measures blood pressure and, using the watch’s built-in
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While consumer trends always ebb and flow, one that might stand the test of time is wearable electronic products. With our world becomingly increasingly connected, it’s more important than ever to have 24/7/365 access to information. Given this backdrop, investors ought to consider wearable tech stocks. Primarily, the bullish narrative centers on the because-we-can motivation.
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