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David Good visits his mother (back) in her village and researches the treatment of chronic diseases (image: Yanomami Foundation)

Scientific colonialism or progress? Chronic diseases could be cured by gut bacteria from hunter-gatherer societies

Microbiomes from hunter-gatherer societies are being used to help people in industrialised countries fight chronic diseases such as Alzheimer's, arthritis, heart disease, diabetes and cancer. However, this type of research also ra...

Nicole Dominikowski, 27 Dec 2023 19:59

Technology failures of 2023: Titan, Humane Ai Pin, microplastics, geoengineering and more (symbolic image: Bing AI)

The greatest technology failures of 2023

The MIT Technology Review has compiled a list of the biggest technological failures of 2023. These include the Titan deep-sea submersible, General Motors' wayward cruise robotaxis, and Humane Ai Pin, among others.

Nicole Dominikowski, 24 Dec 2023 17:59

NOWATCH releases health tracker with optional display-less faces for better well-being. (Source: NOWATCH)

NOWATCH launches signature smartwatch with swappable display-less faces to remove digital and time distractions

NOWATCH has launched their signature health tracker to support well-being and balance. The wearable has the unique option of swappable faces, so users can replace the analog dial with a display-less metal or gemstone face. This co...

David Chien, 23 Dec 2023 09:32

The MW75 Neuro with fabric-based EEG electrodes visible on the ear pads (Image Source: Neurable)

MW75 Neuro: A high-end wireless headphone that has a neural interface to track brain activity, boost productivity

Neurotechnology firm Neurable has partnered with Master & Dynamic to create the MW75 Neuro, a noise-cancelling headphone with a built-in brain-computer interface, which will allow it to measure the wearer’s brain activity and thus...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 22 Dec 2023 17:53

Stork Boot by Masimo provides continous vital sign monitoring of babies. (Source: Masimo)

Masimo Stork wearable baby bootie acquires FDA clearance for remote vitals monitoring

The Masimo Stork Baby Monitoring System has gained FDA clearance. The system consists of a wearable Stork Boot that continuously transmits baby vitals and alarms to parents and doctors.

David Chien, 22 Dec 2023 07:19

Apogee+ exoskeleton by German Bionic assists nurses with lifting and moving patients. (Source: German Bionic)

German Bionic launches Apogee+ exoskeleton helping nurses and others to lift and move patients with greater ease

German Bionic has launched the Apogee+ exoskeleton with robotic motors. This powered wearable helps nurses and other healthcare workers lift and move heavy patients with greater ease, less strain, and improved stamina.

David Chien, 17 Dec 2023 08:03

Google is officially launching MedML initially only in the US (Image: Google).

AI in healthcare: Google introduces MedML

Google MedML is an AI language model developed specifically for the healthcare sector and is now available to Google Cloud customers in the US via the Vertex AI platform.

Alexander Pensler, 16 Dec 2023 21:01

REMplenish Jr Myo-Nozzle for kids strengthens tongues and improves breathing. (Source: REMastered Sleep)

REMastered Sleep launches REMplenish Jr Myo-Nozzle to strengthen children tongues for better breathing

REMastered Sleep has launched the REMplenish Jr Myo-Nozzle to strengthen children tongues and throat muscles. Weak tongues and throat muscles affect the development of their airways resulting in breathing and other health problems...

David Chien, 16 Dec 2023 05:52

Springbok Analytics provides 3D muscle analysis powered by AI. (Source: Springbok Analytics)

Springbok Analytics announces AI-powered, 3D muscle scanning for the whole body to improve athletic training and injury recovery

Springbok Analytics has announced their AI-powered, 3D muscle scanning service. Their report utilizes 3D MRI scans coupled with AI to provide a complete body muscle analysis. This data can be used by trainers to improve athletic p...

David Chien, 14 Dec 2023 09:11

A genomic smartwatch would be able to track in real-time how genes affect health at the cellular level. (Image source: iStock/Ekin Kizilkaya)

Geneticists at the new Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology to build a genomic smartwatch

The newly launched Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology aims to develop novel technology that can record the genetic history of a cell as it changes over time. Called a genomic smartwatch, this research initiative has the potential t...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 12 Dec 2023 13:16

Littlebird Connected Care Marlon lets parents track their young children's health and location continously over LTE. (Source: Littlebird Connected Care)

Littlebird Connected Care announces Marlon wearable for location tracking and health monitoring of children over T-Mobile USA cellular connections

Littlebird Connected Care has announced the first ever, child wearable capable of allowing parents to monitor their young children's location and health remotely - the Littlebird Marlon. Continuous transmission of health and locat...

David Chien, 12 Dec 2023 10:04

CASGEVY therapy utilizes gene editing to treat sickle cell disease. (Source: Vertex Pharmaceuticals)

Vertex and CRISPR Therapeutics gain FDA approval for CASGEVY - World’s first sickle cell treatment using CRISPR gene editing technology

Vertex and CRISPR Therapeutics have announced FDA approval for CASGEVY in treating sickle cell disease. Utilizing cutting edge CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology, a patient’s own genes are extracted, edited, and then reinserted t...

David Chien, 08 Dec 2023 23:04

Canopy Protect lets healthcare workers alert security using discrete distress buttons. (Source: Canopy)

Canopy launches Canopy Protect safety solution for hospital workers to summon help when threatened using discrete wearables

Canopy has launched the Canopy Protect safety solution to protect hospital workers. The system utilizes discrete, wearable buttons to summon security over dedicated wireless gateways to provide hospital to parking lot coverage.

David Chien, 07 Dec 2023 23:36

Rockley Bioptx can measure biomarkers inside the body other smartwatches cannot. (Source: Rockley)

Rockley sampling Bioptx Biosensing Band wearable with multiband spectrophotometer to monitor health conditions and biomarkers

Rockley is providing the Bioptx Biosensing Band to select customers and researchers to advance health monitoring. This wearable uses multiband light extending into the infrared to penetrate deeper into the skin to monitor the body...

David Chien, 06 Dec 2023 23:01

Almost 7 million 23andMe users were affected in a recent data breach. (Image via 23andMe w/ edits)

Genetic testing company 23andMe discloses security breach affecting 6.9 million users

23andMe, a company known for tracing ancestry via genetic testing, recently closed an investigation into unauthorized access of user accounts. The investigation revealed that roughly 6.9 user accounts were affected in the breach, ...

Sam Medley, 06 Dec 2023 20:05

The 5krunner has tested the heart rate accuracy of the Coros Pace 3 smartwatch compared to other wearables. (Image source: Coros)

New study shows problems with Coros Pace 3 smartwatch heart rate accuracy

The Coros Pace 3 smartwatch has been pitted against various Garmin, Apple and Polar wearables in new research by the5krunner. The study looked at the performance of the Coros device across a range of exercises, proving it to be le...

Polly Allcock, 06 Dec 2023 14:09

The Garmin HRM-Pro Plus is one of the existing heart rate monitor models. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin HRM-FIT: new information leaks about upcoming heart rate monitor

Garmin has again mentioned the HRM-Fit heart rate monitor, this time on a page listing repair costs for the brand’s devices in Spain. The gadget was initially seen in a listing in a database for a product certification scheme. Lit...

Polly Allcock, 06 Dec 2023 12:00

The Garmin Fenix 6 was included in a study to determine heart rate measurement accuracy. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Fenix 6 heart rate measurement accuracy tested in new study

The Garmin Fenix 6 smartwatch has been included in a recent study to determine the relative accuracy of heart rate measurements across various devices. Also included in the experiment were the Polar H10 chest strap and a new milit...

Polly Allcock, 01 Dec 2023 14:42

Blatchford Tectus electronic orthotic for improved walking gait. (Source: Blatchford)

Blatchford launches Tectus electronic orthotic to help patients with partial leg paralysis walk better

Blatchford has launched the Tectus brace driven by electronics, springs and hydraulics to aid patients who have partial leg paralysis to walk more normally. This wearable compensates for leg weaknesses, poor heel rise, and unstead...

David Chien, 30 Nov 2023 16:53

Kangsters Wheely-X wheelchair fitness treadmill for exercise and esports. (Source: Kangster)

Kangsters Wheely-X treadmill for wheelchair cardio and esports awarded CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree

Kangsters Wheely-X wheelchair fitness treadmill has been awarded a CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree. Bluetooth connected sensors allow wheelchair users to participate in esports gaming and practice cardio exercises.

David Chien, 29 Nov 2023 21:03

ViCentra insulin system dynamically adjusts deliver based on real-time blood glucose levels. (Source: ViCentra)

ViCentra announces insulin pump system that dynamically adjusts insulin delivery based on real-time blood glucose levels

ViCentra has announced the availability of its hybrid, closed-loop insulin delivery system. Consisting of a Kaleido insulin pump and Dexcom blood glucose monitor, these two wearables work together with innovative software in a Dia...

David Chien, 28 Nov 2023 22:08

New gene therapy offers potential cure for deafness (Image: Qin Lixue)

Gene therapy: Several deaf children can now hear after new treatment

Gene therapy: A biotech company from China financed a treatment for ten deaf children that has resulted in potentially the greatest restoration of a lost sense in history. In a video, the mother of a child demonstrates her daughte...

Nicole Dominikowski, 23 Nov 2023 16:56

HeiQ debuts HeiQ Skin Care fabric coating for healthier skin. (Source: HeiQ)

HeiQ debuts HeiQ Skin Care fabric coating releasing prebiotics and probiotics for better skin health

HeiQ has launched their HeiQ Skin Care fabric coating to create better skin health. Coated clothing release prebiotics and probiotics to help enrich and repair the skin while worn.

David Chien, 23 Nov 2023 16:10

The robot takes information from the breathing patterns of the subject and infers the optimal way to enhance hip motion. (Source: Park et al)

Korean scientists design wearable robot to help people walk

Researchers at Chung Ang university have introduced a new wearable robotic system that assists hip abduction and improves balance in people with walking difficulties. Tests show that the robot minimizes the metabolic cost of walki...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 22 Nov 2023 21:01

EVOLVE MVMT wearable helps improve walking exercise while reducing injuries. (Source: EVOLVE MVMT)

EVOLVE MVMT releases wearable to reduce injury and increase calorie burn during walking exercise

EVOLVE MVMT has released a wearable to help optimize gait and energy burn during walking exercise. Worn on the ankles, the device can monitor the quality of each step and provide live feedback to reduce injuries.

David Chien, 22 Nov 2023 20:45

The Ice Ring can track your heart rate and SpO2 level. (Image source: Ice-Watch)

Ice-Watch Ice Ring launches as new cheaper health-tracking wearable

The Ice Ring from Ice-Watch and Omate is now available in the EU. This smart ring tracks biometrics such as heart rate and blood oxygen level. Other features include an accompanying app, exercise tracking with GPS via a connected ...

Polly Allcock, 22 Nov 2023 16:32

NWU wearable sensor enables continous, remote monitoring of vitals including breathing issues. (Source: Northwestern University press release)

Northwestern University researchers introduce wireless wearable stethoscope for continuous monitoring of vitals

Northwestern University researchers have introduced a wireless wearable for the remote monitoring of vitals. Using microphones and noise-cancelling, the device can continuously monitor the heart, intestines, and lungs through dete...

David Chien, 21 Nov 2023 15:10

The Movano Evie Ring is now on sale in the US. (Image source: Movano)

Movano Evie Ring with skin temperature sensor now available to order

Movano has launched the Evie Ring, which is now available to order in the US for US$269. The gadget has a range of biometric tracking sensors to measure heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and skin temperature. In addition, you can u...

Polly Allcock, 21 Nov 2023 12:23

Artificial blood alternatives (Source: SlideShare)

Artificial blood transfusion hits 44th anniversary since first procedure in 1979

In late November 1979, a 67-year-old unnamed Jehovah's Witness became the first receiver of artificial blood. The medical procedures, namely two transfusions during which six pints of Fluosol were administered, took place at the U...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Nov 2023 01:59

Masimo W1 medical-grade smartwatch for telehealth monitoring. (Source: Masimo)

Masimo receives FDA 501(k) clearance for Masimo W1 smartwatch for telehealth monitoring

Masimo has received FDA 501(k) clearance for the Masimo W1 medical watch. Designed for continuous measurement of patient vitals, this watch enables doctors to remotely monitor patients with atrial fibrillation, blood oxygen satura...

David Chien, 20 Nov 2023 18:12

Oura alleges that Ultrahuman has copied its smart ring design and functionality. (Image source: Oura)

Oura sues Ultrahuman in US as smart ring competition heats up

Ultrahuman, the company behind the Ring AIR, is being sued in the US by its competitor, Oura. The brand claims that Ultrahuman’s smart ring has copied the design and functionality of the Oura Ring, including the app UI. Plus, Oura...

Polly Allcock, 20 Nov 2023 12:52

Ocutrx OcuLenz headset allows macular degeneration sufferers to see better. (Source: Ocutrx)

Ocutrx announces OcuLenz artificial reality headset to help macular degeneration sufferers see better

Ocutrx has announced the OcuLenz AR/XR headset targeted to macular degeneration sufferers. The headset will actively remap live images of the world around the areas of vision loss allowing users to see a complete image of the worl...

David Chien, 17 Nov 2023 18:59

The VELIA (ex Iris) Smart Ring has been selected as a CES 2024 Award Honouree. (Image source: VELIA)

Iris Smart Ring wins award and rebrands to VELIA

Following legal issues, the Iris Smart Ring is now called the VELIA Smart Ring. The company has also announced that it is a CES 2024 Award Honouree. The wearable, available to pre-order, can track health metrics such as heart rate...

Polly Allcock, 17 Nov 2023 00:16

Targeted modification of microbial genome. (Source: Philip Gray/ORNL US Department of Energy)

AI modifies microbial genes to produce renewable fuels

In a bid to improve the accuracy of current genome editing methods, ORNL scientists have generated excitement over the potential of their AI model to create sustainable fuels.

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 14 Nov 2023 15:59

Garmin Health x Labfont offers a mental health research grant. (Image source: Garmin Health)

Garmin Health partners with Labfront to offer mental health research award worth US$1,750 in fitness trackers and software

Garmin Health, a division of smartwatch maker Garmin, has partnered with Labfront to offer an award worth US$1,750 to assist research into mental health. The goal of the hardware and software award is to accelerate data collection...

David Chien, 14 Nov 2023 15:06

The STELLAR Knee interface displaying the calculated dimensions and positions of leg bones during knee surgery. (Source: PolarisAR on Youtube)

PolarisAR receives FDA 510(k) clearance this month for STELLAR Knee surgical guidance software

STELLAR Knee gives orthopedic surgeons the superhero ability to see hidden bones and soft tissue with their mixed reality headsets. The software captures 3D patient position in real-time while displaying information on the underly...

David Chien, 12 Nov 2023 07:23

The CLOMP muscle oxygen saturation tracking wearable can detect muscle fatigue. (Image source: CLOMP)

CLOMP muscle oxygen saturation tracking wearable for runners now crowdfunding

CLOMP has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for its muscle oxygen saturation tracking wearable. The device, worn on the leg, can help runners track muscle fatigue. You can use these insights to track performance with cus...

Polly Allcock, 06 Nov 2023 12:39

Genetic engineering in forests: the uncertain future of CO₂ sequestration (Symbolic Image: Bing AI)

World's first genetically modified forest: "super trees" to bind more CO₂ and cool the climate

To save the environment, Silicon Valley scientists have created trees which are believed to absorb more CO₂ from the air than regular ones. These poplars, marketed as eco-friendly, have been established as the globe's initial modi...

Nicole Dominikowski, 05 Nov 2023 11:20

Climate neutrality is a thing of the past - AIR Vodka, which is made from CO₂, has a negative greenhouse balance

AIR Vodka made from CO₂ is the world's first climate-negative alcohol

AIR Company creates the first-ever vodka produced from CO₂ which comes with a negative carbon footprint. The company is devoted to extracting CO₂ from the atmosphere and converting it into a product to combat global warming. Moreo...

Nicole Dominikowski, 04 Nov 2023 18:06

APG uses ultrasonic tones modulated by pressure changes in the ear canal (Image Source: Google Research)

Google’s new heart rate monitoring tech can be added to ANC earbuds via software update

Google has recently shared details of its research in audioplethysmography (APG) technology, which can enable heart rate monitoring in ANC earbuds with just a software update. The feature requires no extra sensors, is accurate and...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 31 Oct 2023 19:33

The Movano Evie Ring will launch on November 20. (Image source: Movano)

Movano confirms Evie Ring launching in matter of weeks

The Movano Evie smart ring will launch this November, according to a recent announcement from the company. The wearable has heart rate, HRV and SpO2 level tracking with an accompanying app. However, the gadget has yet to receive t...

Polly Allcock, 31 Oct 2023 14:41

The Xiaomi Wrist ECG and Blood Pressure Recorder has been teased on social media. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi teases new ECG and blood pressure tracking smartwatch

A new Xiaomi smartwatch, currently called the Wrist ECG and Blood Pressure Recorder, has been teased on social media. This is the first wearable of its kind from the company, with medical device certification in China. The watch’s...

Polly Allcock, 25 Oct 2023 13:52

The Venty is S&B's first new portable vaporizer in 10 years (Image Source: S&B)

Cannabis vape pioneer S&B launches portable Venty with 20 second heat up and adjustable airflow

Storz & Bickel, the technology pioneer and biggest name in dry herb/cannabis vaporizers, has just launched the Venty, a new portable herbal vaporizer with a 20 second heat-up time, adjustable airflow, and an improved cooling for s...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 18 Oct 2023 19:36

The new Sleep Pulse Ox widget in the Garmin Connect app has a mysterious Events section. (Image source: Gadgets & Wearables)

New Garmin Sleep Pulse Ox widget arrives with possible sleep apnea detection tool

A Sleep Pulse Ox widget is now available for some smartwatch owners in the Garmin Connect app. The tool lets you track several sleep metrics, such as Avg SpO2, Low (SpO2) and Avg HR. Plus, a mysterious Events section has been adde...

Polly Allcock, 16 Oct 2023 14:56

Vertex is utilizing a form of stem-cell therapy to treat and maybe even eventually cure patients with type 1 diabetes. (Image source: Vertex)

Functional Type 1 diabetes cure research enjoys breakthrough as long-term VX-880 trials feature patients attaining insulin independence

Vertex Pharmaceuticals has issued a press release that could leave millions of people suffering from type 1 diabetes (T1D) with cautious optimism in regard to a cure. By using VX-880 stem-cell therapy in a long-term trial, three p...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Oct 2023 20:26

Supersapiens new update allows for live glucose tracking directly on the Apple Watch. (Source: Supersapiens)

Apple Watch can now do real-time glucose monitoring and show trends thanks to new Supersapiens app update

Supersapiens has updated its iOS app to support glucose monitoring directly on the Apple Watch. The new 3.1.1 update can replace the watch face with readouts such as glucose level, trends, and sensor status from the Abbott Libre S...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Oct 2023 16:41

The Noise Luna ring has launched in India, though it is currently out of stock. (Image source: Noise)

New Noise Luna lightweight smart ring with temperature sensor launches

Noise has launched the Luna ring in India, though the wearable is currently out of stock. The lightweight gadget can measure your heart rate, SpO2 level and skin temperature and track your sleep and exercise. According to Noise, t...

Polly Allcock, 05 Oct 2023 10:16

The Ring One smart ring is now crowdfunding on Indiegogo. (Image source: Muse Wearables)

Ring One smart ring with blood pressure sensor and NFC now crowdfunding

The Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for the Ring One from Muse Wearables is now live. The Early Backer Special pledge allows you to buy the device for under US$200. Features of the wearable include blood pressure monitoring, a ski...

Polly Allcock, 02 Oct 2023 18:35

Neuralink's N1 implant charges inductively. (Source: Neuralink)

Neuralink moves one step closer to viable brain-computer interfacing as it opens recruitment for first-in-human clinical trials

Neuralink has announced that it is accepting applications from quadriplegic candidates for the company’s first-in-human clinical trials. The trials will see the company implant the N1 brain-computer interface device in the brain o...

Fawad Murtaza, 21 Sep 2023 13:20

The boAt Smart Ring is now on sale in India. (Image source: boAt)

BoAt Smart Ring launches with introductory offer

BoAt has launched its Smart Ring in India, offering the first customers 55% off the ₹19,999 (~US$242) RRP. You can use the wearable to track health metrics such as your heart rate, skin temperature and SpO2 level. Other features i...

Polly Allcock, 29 Aug 2023 14:29