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The BrainCo bionic hand in calligraphy action. (Image source: SCMP)

Breakthrough bionic hand controls affordable prosthetic limb without Neuralink's brain implant surgery

Unlike Elon Musk's Neuralink brain implants, the new bionic hand technology by BrainCo uses subcutaneous nerve impulses to command the prosthetic limb. The brain-computer interface company recently demonstrated what the product is...

Daniel Zlatev, 08 May 2025 13:53

Oura smart ring gains new Meals and Glucose tracking features

Oura is rolling out two new metabolic health-related tools for US users of its latest smart rings. Meals is now a permanent feature in the app, helping you to understand the nutritional value of your food. The Glucose tool is part...

Polly Allcock, 07 May 2025 13:56

An AliveCor KardiaMobile 6L Max held by both hands to measure a person's ECG. (Image source: AliveCor)

AliveCor unveils KardiaMobile 6L Max portable electrocardiogram for smartphones

AliveCor has unveiled the KardiaMobile 6L Max, a smartphone-compatible portable ECG that provides advanced 6-lead heart monitoring for the early detection of irregularities.

David Chien, 06 May 2025 23:25

Third Neuralink patient with ALS edits and uploads a video using only brain signals (Image source: Neuralink)

Neuralink: Third recipient with ALS moves cursor and clicks using a coin-sized electrode implant

Bradford Smith, Neuralink’s third implant recipient and first with ALS, now navigates a MacBook Pro using thought-driven cursor movements from a coin-sized brain implant.

Nathan Ali, 05 May 2025 23:59

The Clean Air Calculator from Project EverGreen provides property owners with a quick way to estimate the enivronmental impact of landscaping choices. (Image source: Project EverGreen)

Project EverGreen releases free Clean Air Calculator to show property owners the environmental impact of greenery

Project EverGreen has unveiled the Clean Air Calculator to help homeowners measure the environmental benefits of their landscaping decisions, including healthier air.

David Chien, 03 May 2025 23:03

Abstract illustration symbolising AI-powered hearing technology (Image source: OpenAI/DALL·E)

NewSound’s AI-powered OTC hearing aids highlight on-device speech enhancement

NewSound’s latest OTC hearing aids use Femtosense’s on-device AI technology to enhance speech clarity without relying on cloud-based processing.

Louise Burke, 27 Apr 2025 04:32

Using M-cone stimulation with laser light, researchers have succeeded in making the previously unknown color "Olo" visible. (Image source: Pexels/ Michael Morse)

Turquoise, but "unimaginably saturated": Scientists reveal a never-before-seen color

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown color, said to surpass all existing ones in intensity. However, the new color called "Olo" can hardly be seen by anyone.

Marius Müller, 21 Apr 2025 15:03

Tesco exterior signage photographed against a clear sky (Image source: Simone Hutsch via Unsplash)

Tesco brings menopause support into retail with QR-linked health education

Tesco has rolled out menopause-friendly product bays in 93 UK stores, offering QR-linked health education in partnership with GenM. The move reflects growing demand for accessible, tech-enabled support in women’s health. It may sh...

Louise Burke, 19 Apr 2025 18:18

The Hyperboot by Nike and Hyperice improves blood flow and and tissue oxygenation for faster athletic recovery. (Image source: Nike)

Nike and Hyperice launch Hyperboot shoe for faster athletic recovery

Nike and Hyperice has launched the Hyperboot, a high-tech shoe that uses heat and dynamic compression to enhance blood flow and muscle healing for faster athletic recovery.

David Chien, 18 Apr 2025 08:16

3D-printed insect repellent ring developed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (Image source: Uni Halle / Fanfan Du)

Wearable tech tackles midges: 3D-printed repellent ring promises protection from insects

As midge season hits, a game changing 3D printed ring could be the solution we have all been waiting for. Using IR3535 repellent, this wearable tech offers long lasting protection without the sticky mess of sprays.

Louise Burke, 18 Apr 2025 02:25

The 19-year-old patient using the Chinese BCI to play complex games. (Image source: IT Home)

Chinese BCI reportedly enables frontal lobe epilepsy patient to play Black Myth: Wukong with under 20 hours of training

Chinese BCI was reportedly able to achieve 4.07 BPS cursor brain control performance in less than 20 hours of training. Neuralink reportedly took 60 hours to achieve 4.6 BPS.

Vineet Washington, 17 Apr 2025 20:01

Therabody SmartGoggles (2nd Gen) — redesigned with biometric sensors and enhanced blackout padding for personalised relaxation (Image source: Therabody)

Therabody SmartGoggles (2nd Gen) offer biometric eye therapy for stress relief

Therabody has launched the second-generation SmartGoggles — a wearable device combining heat, vibration and biometric feedback to relieve stress and eye strain. Retailing at $199, it offers app-controlled modes and guided audio. A...

Louise Burke, 11 Apr 2025 22:56

A traditional pacemaker. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

World's smallest pacemaker is touted as new frontier in advanced heart medicine

A group of researchers claim to have made the temporary pacemaker of the future - one that can avoid the potentially severe side-effects of current models. The new medical device is touted to be smaller than a grain of rice and is...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Apr 2025 15:57

The Withings BeamO is a 4-in-1 MultiScan device. (Image source: Withings)

Withings BeamO 4-in-1 health tracking device now available in Europe

The Withings BeamO, a 4-in-1 device to track your heart and lung health, has been launched in Europe. The portable gadget was an award winner at CES 2024 and is said to detect early signs of various health conditions. The BeamO ha...

Polly Allcock, 02 Apr 2025 15:16

The Blindsight BCI will start human trials to restore vision in 2025. (Image source: Neuralink)

Elon Musk touts human brain implant trial for the blind in 2025 as Neuralink patents Blindsight and Telekinesis

After its first brain-computer interface implant dubbed Telepathy, Neuralink has now patented the term, alongside two new ones. According to Elon Musk, the Blindsight patent refers to a new implant that will allow blind people to ...

Daniel Zlatev, 31 Mar 2025 12:38

The Muse S Athena headband tracks how well your brain is functioning to help improve sleep, performance, and well-being through biofeedback. (Image source: Muse)

Muse S Athena brain training headband now available

The Muse S Athena headband continously monitors brain signals, blood flow, and other health parameters to help users improve their sleep, mental strength, and well-being through AI-powered insights and brain training.

David Chien, 30 Mar 2025 08:43

23andMe was founded in 2006 as a health startup before going public in 2021. (Image source: 23andMe)

23andMe files for bankruptcy, appoints interim CEO

23andMe has announced it has filed for bankruptcy and will be accepting bids once the court grants its request. The company, which has faced financial challenges for a few years now, has also appointed an interim CEO.

Habeeb Onawole, 24 Mar 2025 13:30

Omni Health Ring launches Kickstarter campaign for its AI-powered smart ring in three colors. (Image source: Omni Health Ring)

Omni Health Ring starts Kickstarter campaign for smart ring with fun fitness games and AI health coaching

The Omni Health Ring is a smart ring equipped with AI-powered health coaching features, designed to help users improve their fitness through actionable tips for their lifestyle and diet. Fun games help maintain fitness using the b...

David Chien, 23 Mar 2025 09:47

The Oura Ring 3 smart ring is now at its lowest price ever on Amazon. (Image source: Oura on Amazon)

Deal | Oura Ring 3 at lowest price ever after $100 savings

Amazon has dropped the price of the Oura Ring Gen 3 Heritage smart ring to its lowest price ever with a substantial 29% discount. The Finnish-designed ring lets you accurately track personal health.

David Chien, 22 Mar 2025 00:27

Oxford BioTherapeutics and Roche announce strategic partnership for cancer therapeutics (Image source: Julia Koblitz, Unsplash)

Roche teams with Oxford BioTherapeutics to develop antibody cancer treatments

Oxford BioTherapeutics partners with Roche in a deal worth potentially over $1 billion to develop novel cancer antibody treatments.

Nathan Ali, 20 Mar 2025 20:56

The PINK1 proteins, attached to the membrane of a mitochondrion. (Image source: WEHI)

For the very first time, scientists uncover how a key protein detects damaged mitochondria in Parkinson’s disease

Scientists have, for the first time, mapped how a key protein detects and removes damaged mitochondria in Parkinson’s disease. This breakthrough can lead to new treatments that target the disease progression.

Anubhav Sharma, 14 Mar 2025 16:42

The Evie smart ring. (Image source: Movano Health)

Movano Evie Ring adds new data tracking features

Movano Health has not shown any signs of dawdling in its quest to make the Evie Ring into a reliable medical-grade biofeedback tool. Following the beta launch of EvieAI, the smart ring maker has added new data visualization featur...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 14 Mar 2025 14:09

Synseer HealthBuds earbuds monitor personal health using sound. (Image source: Synseer)

Synseer HealthBuds combine ANC earbuds with health monitoring features

The Synseer HealthBuds earbuds use infrasonic and ultrasonic sound technology to monitor users' heart and hearing health, eliminating the need for smartwatches.

David Chien, 10 Mar 2025 06:30

Fudan University researchers develop AI-powered blood test to predict disease risk years in advance. (Image source: Louis Reed, Unsplash)

AI-powered blood test predicts diseases 15 years before symptoms appear

A new AI-powered blood test can predict diseases up to 15 years before symptoms appear. Once commercialized, this screening could cost as little as $5–$10, making early detection more accessible to everyone.

Nathan Ali, 25 Feb 2025 06:49

Edifier unveils LolliClip open-ear true wireless earphones with noise cancellation. (Image source: Edifier)

Edifier releases LolliClip open-ear TWS earbuds with health tracking, Hi-Res music, spatial audio, and AI noise cancelling

The open-ear design of the LolliClip allows users to hear their surroundings for safety while operating a vehicle, but can also reduce surrounding noise with active noise cancellation when desired.

David Chien, 19 Feb 2025 07:33

The non-invasive blood glucose monitor has already been through two positive studies. (Image source: China Daily)

Non-invasive blood glucose monitor undergoes successful study in Chinese university hospital

A non-invasive blood glucose monitoring device has offered up promising results for researchers at a university hospital in Shanghai, China. The monitor utilizes a form of spatially offset Raman spectroscopy for under-skin imaging...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Feb 2025 23:08

Wandercraft Atalante X exoskeleton improves woman's gait seven years post-stroke. (Image source: Wandercraft)

Wandercraft Atalante X exoskeleton improves woman's walking ability seven years after stroke

A study of a 64-year-old woman, who was paralyzed on the left side of her body seven years ago following a stroke, found improvement in her walking ability after a month of rehabilitation using the Wandercraft Atalante X exoskelet...

David Chien, 16 Feb 2025 00:22

The WalkOn F1 is a next-gen exoskeleton that allows users to put it on, and walk, unaided, increasing independence for paraplegic users (Image Source : Exoskeleton lab @KAIST - Edited)

Next-gen exoskeleton walks to its users—suits up automatically

CheckMag For people with complete paralysis, the dream of walking independently has often remained just that—a dream. But researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have turned that dream into reality wit...

Santiago Nino, 15 Feb 2025 18:43

Sibel partners with Maruho to commercialize the ADAM anti-scratching AI wearable for dermatitis sufferers. (Image source: Sibel Health)

Sibel Health partners with Maruho to commercialize an AI wearable that reduces scratching among eczema sufferers

Sibel Health has partnered with Maruho to commercialize an anti-itching wearable designed for atopic dermatitis sufferers. The AI wearable actively monitors for signs of pruritus and activates haptic feedback to reduce the urge to...

David Chien, 07 Feb 2025 00:14

Hidrate Spark (Image source: hidratespark.com)

Hidrate Spark smart water bottle long-term review

CheckMag While the weight and counterintuitive lock may be minor drawbacks, the benefits of increased water intake and the bottle’s overall functionality outweigh them. If you’re looking for a smart water bottle that will actually help you...

TJ Shiner, 16 Jan 2025 11:22

Withings has unveiled Omnia, which is currently a concept product. (Image source: Withings)

Withings Omnia new body health scanning device with ECG unveiled

Withings showed off its new Omnia full body health scanning device at CES 2025. The product, which is currently in development, has built-in sensors for a daily scan and can integrate with other products. Plus, the mirror-like dis...

Polly Allcock, 13 Jan 2025 17:23

Relax VR-3 relaxation VR headset uses two 4K displays to immerse users in soothing environments. (Image source: Relax VR)

Relax VR releases VR relaxation headset with calming essential oils for spas and dentistries

The Relax VR-3 headset presents customers with views of relaxing environments such as a beach while essential oils and noise cancelling headsets complete the multisensory immersion during spa sessions or before dental treatments.

David Chien, 11 Jan 2025 21:19

Piex AI unveils Piex Pendant to track emotional and health status with AI coaching to encourage better mental health. (Image source: Piex AI)

CES 2025 | Piex AI unveils PieX Pendant to track emotions and monitor mental health with on-board mmWave radar and AI

The Piex AI Emotion Tracking Pendant is designed to help users improve their well-being with AI coaching and sympathetic nerve stimulation to calm their nerves when emotions are high.

David Chien, 09 Jan 2025 02:49

Here is an RPG where you grind by walking IRL

It is inspired by old-school MMORPGs with various locations, items, and skills for you to level up but instead of playing it actively, the game wants you to get out and walk to make progress.

Rohith Bhaskar, 06 Jan 2025 11:04

Cornell University researchers create MouseGoggles Duo 3D VR headset prototype for mice. (Image source: Cornell University)

Cornell researchers develop MouseGoggles Duo 3D VR headset for mice using Raspberry Pi 4

The 3D-printed VR headset for mice runs the Godot game engine using a Raspberry Pi 4. During research experiments, mice can walk virtual worlds endlessly. MouseGoggles also eliminates the tedious task of building real mouse mazes.

David Chien, 29 Dec 2024 22:59

A visual depiction of turning a cancerous cell back into a healthy cell. (Image source: Generative AI/New Atlas)

New research explains how cancer cells can be transformed into normal cells again

BENEIN is a new computational model developed by KAIST that can reverse cancer cells into normal states by targeting key regulators, offering a potentially novel approach to safer, precision cancer therapies.

Anubhav Sharma, 28 Dec 2024 10:35

The Withings BPM Pro 2 has received FDA clearance. (Image source: Withings)

Withings BPM Pro 2: Award-winning new blood pressure monitor now FDA-approved

Withings has announced that its new BPM Pro 2 blood pressure monitor has been cleared by the FDA. Features of the product include at-home blood pressure and pulse rate measurements for remote patient monitoring. The product is now...

Polly Allcock, 17 Dec 2024 18:26

LifeSignals UbiqVue 2A biosensor receives EU MDR certification. (Image source: LifeSignals)

LifeSignals UbiqVue 2A biosensor gains EU certification

The UbiqVue 2A wearable biosensor allows doctors to monitor 12 patient health parameters remotely for up to five days. The device simplifies the monitoring of patients at home by reducing the number of monitoring devices required.

David Chien, 14 Dec 2024 10:34

Evaxion to unveil AI-powered cancer vaccine concept

Biotech leader Evaxion is set to take the stage at this year's ESMO Immuno-Oncology Congress and unveil a proof-of-concept for an AI-powered cancer vaccine. The company aims to leverage AI to create individualized vaccines to aid ...

Daniel Fuller, 06 Dec 2024 16:25

Massive growth in the US solar sector with 9.3 GW manufacturing capacity added in Q3 2024 (Image source: HSA Golden)

US solar industry manufacturing capacity surges by record 9.3 GW in Q3 2024

The US ramps up its local solar industry output with a record-breaking 9.3 GW PV module manufacturing capacity added in Q3 2024.

David Odejide, 04 Dec 2024 10:47

Researchers develop method to 3D print EEG tattoos on heads for remote control of electronic devices. (Image source: Vasconcelos et al. in Cell Biomaterials)

Researchers 3D-print EEG tattoos on heads for mind control of VR simulations, remote robot piloting, and mind reading

3D-printed electroencephalography head tattoos eliminate the need to wear traditional EEG caps while controlling computers by thought. Users benefit from reduced bulk and discomfort, and longer EEG usability.

David Chien, 03 Dec 2024 09:21

Brain affected by Alzheimer's (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

Alzheimer's drug Simufilam fails to meet trial expectations, Cassava Sciences stock takes major hit

Expected with high hopes by all those affected by Alzheimer's and investors alike, the Phase 3 trial of Cassava Sciences' proprietary small molecule Simufilam failed to deliver the anticipated results. As a direct consequence, the...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Nov 2024 16:44

The Huawei Watch D2 was on show at Medica 2024. (Image source: Medica)

Huawei Watch D2 blood pressure smartwatch makes appearance at Medica 2024

The recently released Huawei Watch D2, a smartwatch with a built-in blood pressure cuff, has been on show at Medica 2024. The event was attended by various healthcare professionals and industry experts, who had the opportunity to ...

Polly Allcock, 26 Nov 2024 14:02

World Expo 2025 in Osaka opens preregistration for the Mirai Human Washing Machine. (Image source: Science Co.)

Preregistration opens for Mirai Human Washing Machine at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan

The World Expo 2025 has opened preregistration for visitors to take an automatic bath in Science Co.'s Mirai Human Washing Machine, which utilizes ultra-fine water bubbles adjusted by AI to clean the body thoroughly while displayi...

David Chien, 23 Nov 2024 01:38

BYD close to opening EV plant in Cambodia

The Chinese automaker BYD is on a tear expanding its global EV production capacity. The company is currently in talks to open a plant in Cambodia, with a final decision expected in 2025.

David Odejide, 22 Nov 2024 11:14

The Rogbid SR08 smart ring supports gesture control (Image source: Rogbid)

Rogbid announces the SR08 ring with gesture control and up to 7 days of battery life

Rogbid has announced a new smart ring, the SR08. The latest wearable can track health metrics like heart rate, SpO2 level, and sleep stage analysis and supports gesture control. The collected data, including light and deep sleep s...

Abhinav Fating, 22 Nov 2024 09:22

A new Oura and Dexcom integration will provide users with a new way to monitor blood glucose levels. (Image source: Oura)

Oura announces new Dexcom continuous glucose monitor integration

An integration between the Oura and Dexcom apps has been announced. The partnership will allow the health, sleep and exercise data collected by Oura’s smart ring to be combined with blood sugar readings taken by Dexcom’s continuou...

Polly Allcock, 19 Nov 2024 20:20

Researchs at Tokyo University develop contact-free method for measure important health indicators. (Image source: Circulation)

University of Tokyo researchers prototype optical measurement of blood pressure and glucose levels

University of Tokyo researchers have prototyped a new method for measuring blood pressure, hypertension, and blood glucose levels using only an optical camera. This opens the door to pain-free measurements of important indicators ...

David Chien, 18 Nov 2024 07:29

Persperity Health has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding. (Image source: Persperity Health)

Persperity Health announces $1 million funding for new sweat-sensing wearable

Start-up Persperity Health has recently closed a pre-seed funding round, securing $1 million in investments. The company is developing a sweat-sensing wearable that can measure female hormone levels. According to the company, its ...

Polly Allcock, 08 Nov 2024 13:43

In 2022 alone, 131,888 people died from lung cancer in the US. (Image source: KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images)

Advanced breath sensors could be a major breakthrough in early lung cancer diagnosis

Researchers developed an ultrasensitive sensor to detect lung cancer through breath analysis, identifying isoprene at 2 ppb. A portable, non-invasive tool like this could enable early diagnosis, improving outcomes and eventually s...

Anubhav Sharma, 08 Nov 2024 10:20