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The Vovo Neo smart toilet comes with health monitoring, heated seating, and auto flushing. (Image source: Vovo)

Vovo Neo smart toilet monitors health, usage, and safety

Vovo has extended what toilets can do with the Neo—a smart toilet that can monitor users for health problems. The toilet can also auto-open the lid, auto-flush after each use, clean bums with heated water, and deodorize the air.

David Chien, 11 Dec 2025 06:06

The Fitasy Stride is 3D-printed from a 360-degree foot scan to provide a custom fit. (Image source: Fitasy)

Fitasy unveils Stride custom-fit 3D-printed sneakers

Fitasy has unveiled the Stride sneakers, utilizing smartphone foot imaging and spatial AI modeling to create 3D-printed shoes. The fully-recyclable triple-lattice design offers improved comfort, with less friction and pressure spo...

David Chien, 10 Dec 2025 04:14

Users of a FreeStyle Libre 3 (Plus) are advised to check the serial number of their sensors. (Symbolic image, image source: Abbott)

Deaths and injuries: Dramatic error in blood glucose sensors, diabetics advised to check their devices immediately

There is currently a fault with CGM systems that can have drastic consequences. Specifically, 736 serious injuries and 7 deaths have already been reported in connection with the fault.

Silvio Werner, 05 Dec 2025 20:50

The smaller 42 mm FR265S looks subtle yet sporty in this black-and-yellow colourway. (Image source: Garmin)

Deal | Garmin Forerunner 265 with multiband GPS and music storage hits lowest-ever price on Amazon

Garmin’s highly rated Forerunner 265 and 265S have hit their lowest-ever price on Amazon, now available for just $299. The 33% early Cyber Monday discount makes this popular AMOLED running watch a strong value pick in Garmin’s lin...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 30 Nov 2025 19:36

This robot is edible, including the battery

The world's first 100% edible robot can not only be chewed and swallowed, but there are also flavoured versions, such as one that tastes like grenadine. Made from soft, biodegradable material, the robot has a wide range of applica...

Nicole Dominikowski, 25 Nov 2025 13:01

Garmin’s Index Sleep Monitor (pictured) now supports Health Status. (Image source: Garmin)

New Garmin update brings Health Status feature to another wearable

The new Garmin Health Status feature is now available for users of another of the brand’s wearables. This tool helps users understand how their recent health data correlates to their personal baseline across five metrics. With sof...

Polly Allcock, 19 Nov 2025 22:09

Ultrahuman’s new Ring Pro could have a slimmer design than the Ring Air (pictured). (Image source: Ultrahuman)

New Ultrahuman Ring Pro with NFC payments could be on the way

A new Ultrahuman smart ring, the Ring Pro, is rumored to be launching in the next few months. The company confirmed that it was working on a new wearable after it had to stop selling the Ring Air in the US following a patent infri...

Polly Allcock, 19 Nov 2025 17:19

Withings’ BeamO (pictured) is now available in the US. (Image source: Withings)

Withings BeamO: Multifunctional health tracking device now available in US

Withings has released the BeamO Health Multiscan device in the US, following recent clearance from the FDA. This product combines a thermometer, an electrocardiogram and a stethoscope, allowing users to complete a health check fro...

Polly Allcock, 14 Nov 2025 14:04

The Wyze Scale Ultra BodyScan is Wyze's most expensive smart scale. (Image source: Wyze)

Wyze's Scale Ultra BodyScan has a handle and more electrodes for better measurement but costs more

The Scale Ultra BodyScan is Wyze's most expensive smart scale, but it also has more features than previous models. Wyze has added a handle and doubled the number of electrodes for professional-grade precision.

Habeeb Onawole, 13 Nov 2025 08:15

A new Hypertension Study Lab is available for some users of the Pixel Watch 3 (pictured). (Image source: Google)

Google announces new high blood pressure study for smartwatch users

The Fitbit Hypertension Study Lab, a research study linked to high blood pressure, has been announced. Google is currently looking for a limited number of users of one of its smartwatches to take part in the experiment. It appears...

Polly Allcock, 11 Nov 2025 18:03

Smartwatches are good at detecting atrial fibrillation. (Symbolic image, image source: Benedikt Winkel, Notebookcheck)

Study shows that smartwatches often detect atrial fibrillation very reliably, with differences between Apple, Garmin, Fitbit and Samsung

A study has revealed differences in the ability of smartwatches to detect atrial fibrillation. Overall, however, wearables from a wide range of manufacturers can reliably detect atrial fibrillation, even with few false alarms.

Silvio Werner, 08 Nov 2025 14:45

Toyota's Walk Me autonomous four-legged chair (Image source: Toyota)

Toyota unveils Walk Me, a four-legged AI-powered mobility chair that walks, climbs stairs, and folds itself

Toyota’s new Walk Me concept may redefine mobility assistance. Unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, the four-legged robotic chair walks, climbs, and even folds itself, offering new freedom to people with limited mobility.

David Odejide, 04 Nov 2025 14:53

Using spherical nucleic acids, the compound 5-fluorouracil showed up to 20,000 times higher effectiveness in animal studies. (Image source: Northwestern University)

Cancer therapy: New chemotherapy agent shows 20,000-fold higher efficacy without side effects in animal study

Researchers have modified the chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil using spherical nucleic acids, which in animal studies appeared to make it up to 20,000 times more effective against leukemia cells. Notably, no side effects were repo...

Marius Müller, 04 Nov 2025 14:27

The Withings U-Scan (pictured) is now available to order globally. (Image source: Withings, edited)

Withings U-Scan for contactless urine analysis now available

The Withings U-Scan, a contactless urine analysis lab, has been released worldwide. Customers can choose between two versions of the gadget, which can track their nutrition or kidney health. Designed to sit in the bowl of your toi...

Polly Allcock, 29 Oct 2025 14:05

Whoop’s Advanced Labs feature will start to roll out globally in 2025. (Image source: Whoop)

New Whoop Advanced Labs feature rolling out globally soon

Whoop has confirmed that its Advanced Labs feature is coming to more users worldwide before the end of 2025. At the start, the functionality will be limited but free to use. Then, paid-for laboratory tests, tracking a wide range o...

Polly Allcock, 29 Oct 2025 13:59

The bright night lights of Manhattan, New York (Image source: Alejandro Luengo/Unsplash)

Artificial light is drowning out the Moon: here is what city bright lights are doing to humans and other species

As the planet brightens under city lights and screens, moonlight’s ancient rhythm is fading. Scientists warn that artificial light is disrupting the lunar clock shared by humans, corals, and other species; reshaping sleep, reprodu...

David Odejide, 26 Oct 2025 11:55

Enteral ventilation has been successfully tested in humans for the first time. (Image source: David_SMC via Pixabay)

Breathing through the gut: Study confirms treatment is well tolerated

An international research team has tested enteral ventilation – oxygen delivery through the intestine – in humans for the first time. The phase 1 study confirms that the method is well tolerated. Further research will be needed to...

Marius Müller, 24 Oct 2025 16:12

A patient undergoes training after receiving PRIMA's electronic eye implant (Image source: Moorfields Eye Hospital)

A rice-sized bionic eye implant helps legally blind people read letters again in a successful trial and brings artificial sight closer to reality: here is how it works

A wireless bionic eye implant the size of a grain of rice has helped legally blind patients read and recognize faces again for the first time. Early trials show that the device, which connects to AI-powered smart glasses, could ma...

David Odejide, 23 Oct 2025 17:05

The Oura Ring 4 comes in multiple colours and styles. (Image source: Oura)

Oura details new blood pressure monitoring feature for Oura Ring 3 and Oura Ring 4

Oura has announced plans to bring blood pressure monitoring to its Gen 3 and Gen 4 smart rings. The feature will be available to test before its full rollout too, albeit with some caveats at this stage.

Alex Alderson, 21 Oct 2025 01:27

A person holding an inhaler (Image source: CNordic Nordic via Unsplash; cropped)

Inhalers generate over 2 million metric tons of carbon emissions annually — study

A UCLA Health study has found that inhalers in the U.S. had generated over 2 million metric tons of carbon emissions annually over the past 10 years, resulting in an estimated social cost of $5.7 billion.

Chibuike Okpara, 20 Oct 2025 18:37

The GRACE 3.0 model identifies individual risk profiles and personal treatment benefits for heart attack patients. (Image source: BrickBard/ Pixabay)

Breakthrough in cardiology: AI could revolutionize heart attack treatments

A new AI breakthrough from Zurich could revolutionize cardiac care. Researchers have developed a model that predicts heart attack risk and treatment outcomes more accurately than previous systems, revealing that not all patients r...

Marius Müller, 17 Oct 2025 13:52

Lapsi Health unveils the Keikku 2.0 digital stethoscope to help reduce paperwork for doctors. (Image source: Lapsi Health)

Lapsi Health Keikku 2.0 AI digital stethoscope reduces paperwork for doctors by creating patient exam transcriptions and recording auscultations

Lapsi Health has launched Keikku 2.0, an FDA-cleared, AI-powered digital stethoscope that streamlines auscultation and clinical documentation. It records heart and lung sounds and transcribes SOAP notes during exams to help doctor...

David Chien, 16 Oct 2025 00:13

The Withings BPM Vision smart blood pressure monitor is now available and also offers an ECG function. (Image source: Withings)

Smart blood pressure monitor Withings BPM Vision also detects cardiac arrhythmias via ECG

Withings has launched the BPM Vision, a new smart blood pressure monitor, which not only offers simple blood pressure measurements but also includes an ECG and can thus warn of atrial fibrillation.

Marcus Schwarten, 14 Oct 2025 17:21

The Pink Ribbon Casio G-Shock watch GMA-S145PK-4AJR supports J.POSH breast cancer awareness and screening activities in Japan. (Image source: Casio)

Casio supports breast cancer awareness and screenings through the Pink Ribbon Movement with its women's G-Shock watch for Japan, the GMA-S145PK-4AJR

Casio has announced the Japanese variant of its latest Pink Ribbon G-Shock watch, the GMA-S145PK-4AJR. This watch helps sponsor the activities of Japan Pink Ribbon of Smile and Happiness (J.POSH), promoting breast cancer awareness...

David Chien, 12 Oct 2025 21:32

Huawei’s Watch D2 (pictured) is now available in India. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei releases popular blood pressure smartwatch in another market

Huawei is bringing its Watch D2 smartwatch to more customers. This blood pressure tracking wearable is already available in several markets worldwide, having been released in 2024. Now, this smartwatch has been announced for the I...

Polly Allcock, 03 Oct 2025 14:07

Samsung earbuds released in the last five years (Galaxy Buds2 Pro pictured) do not offer any biometric tracking. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung developing new wearable that can read your brain

The Samsung Ear-EEG, an electroencephalogram that fits around the ear, has been announced. This wearable is currently in development with a Korean university, with a couple of prototypes shown in images published in a peer-reviewe...

Polly Allcock, 01 Oct 2025 21:57

Samsung announces new heart health feature for smartwatches

A new heart health-related feature is on the way to some Samsung Galaxy smartwatch users. Recently certified for the Korean market, the new Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) detection tool is designed to help the wearer...

Polly Allcock, 01 Oct 2025 21:31

Casio and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation partner together with the Pink Ribbon model GMAS145PK-4A G-Shock watch. (Image source: Casio)

Casio unveils Pink Ribbon G-Shock watch to help raise funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Casio and BCRF unveil the Pink Ribbon model GMAS145PK-4A G-Shock, a single-tone pink timepiece supporting breast cancer research. The watch for women features strong shock resistance, a 1/1000th second stopwatch, and an auto LED l...

David Chien, 24 Sep 2025 21:35

Apple has referenced a study on the optical measurement of blood pressure (Image source: Apple)

New Apple Watch blood pressure feature can give users a false sense of security

Apple has shared quite a bit of information about the blood pressure "measurement" on the Apple Watch. The company has explained how the feature works but also referred to corresponding studies.

Silvio Werner, 19 Sep 2025 21:09

Decorative image. Chinese scientists develop bone glue to fix fractures in three minutes (Image source: Tom Claes via Unsplash; cropped)

New bio-glue mends bone fractures in as little as 3 minutes, researchers say

A team of Chinese researchers has developed an injectable 'bone glue' inspired by the powerful adhesive oysters use underwater. The researchers claim the new material — which is naturally absorbed by the body — can bond fractured ...

Chibuike Okpara, 15 Sep 2025 02:35

The new sensor is designed to let users analyse their sweat (Image source: Innovosens AB INC)

Hydrosense: New wearable analyses sweat to track fluid and electrolyte loss

Available with an early bird discount, the Hydrosense is a new wearable device promising to deliver an additional metric for analysing physical activities, helping athletes determine exactly when to hydrate or replenish electrolyt...

Silvio Werner, 13 Sep 2025 13:00

A new Apple Watch Hypertension Notification. (Image source: Apple)

New Apple Watch blood pressure feature gains FDA approval

Apple's latest health-tracking feature has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the US. The Cupertino giant estimates that it is capable of helping detect up to 1 million cases of undiagnosed hypertens...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Sep 2025 18:50

The Veazy is S&B's first portable device to be offered in these four colour options (Image source: S&B)

Storz & Bickel's Veazy dry herb vape debuts as its cheapest and most colourful model yet

Storz & Bickel, known for the iconic Volcano and Mighty cannabis vaporizers, has just introduced the more accessibly priced Veazy, a smaller portable unit that comes in four colours. It features a fast heat-up time of 40 seconds, ...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 11 Sep 2025 20:33

For the first time, genetically modified pig kidneys can be evaluated in a clinical trial. (Image source: OpenAI)

Hope in the fight against global organ shortage: Pig kidneys cleared for clinical trials

The FDA has authorized the first clinical trial involving genetically engineered pig kidneys, signaling a move from isolated cases to structured patient testing. Developed by biotech company eGenesis, the organs have already demon...

Marius Müller, 11 Sep 2025 14:03

Decorative image. A high-tech helmet (Image source: AI-generated)

No surgery needed: New ultrasound helmet enables deep brain stimulation

Researchers from UCL and the University of Oxford have collaborated to develop an ultrasound helmet that can non-invasively stimulate regions deep inside the brain with unprecedented precision. This could potentially be used for t...

Chibuike Okpara, 08 Sep 2025 15:25

NASA astronaut Joe Acaba installing hardware to test controlling pressure in cryogenic fuel tanks (Image source: NASA; cropped)

NASA’s next resupply mission to help advance cancer and semiconductor research

NASA and its partners are preparing to launch a resupply mission that will carry over 11,000 pounds (about 5 metric tons) of supplies. Among these supplies are materials for research that could revolutionize several aspects of sci...

Chibuike Okpara, 06 Sep 2025 23:52

Low-cost Wi-fi chips like the ESP32 can detect heart rate. (Image source: UCSC)

Wi-Fi chip in Raspberry Pi can measure heart rate with clinical accuracy without expensive fitness trackers

Health and fitness devices like the Apple Watch or Fitbit's bracelets are gaining in popularity as they track important vitals like pulse or oximetry and some can even take blood pressure. Heart rate measurements, however, can now...

Daniel Zlatev, 06 Sep 2025 21:33

The Luna 2.0 Smart Ring. (Image source: Luna)

Luna Smart Ring 2.0 debuts as wearable with dedicated LifeOS AI and long battery life

With a battery life estimated at 21 days or more per charge, Luna claims to have launched one of the world's longest-lasting smart rings at IFA 2025. The second-generation wearable is also touted to have one of the best-trained AI...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Sep 2025 21:04

A demo photo showcasing a virtual doctor visit (Image source: Samsung; cropped)

Samsung Health adds virtual doctor visits and improved prescription management

Samsung is bringing a significant expansion to its health ecosystem with three new features. The new update will introduce virtual doctor visits, advanced prescription tracking, and on-demand fitness content.

Chibuike Okpara, 04 Sep 2025 12:00

A person using a medical tonometer (Image source: Mockup Graphics via Unsplash; cropped)

Stubborn high blood pressure drops with an experimental drug that inhibits aldosterone

An experimental drug called baxdrostat has been shown to significantly lower blood pressure in individuals with resistant or uncontrolled hypertension. This was demonstrated in a large international Phase III clinical trial.

Chibuike Okpara, 04 Sep 2025 03:05

The community advisers who worked with researchers on the project (Image source: Penn State)

New system translates individual-specific gestures into speech for those with limited communication

Researchers from Pennsylvania State University have developed a new system that uses wearable sensors and AI to learn an individual's unique gestures. This new system aims to give people with motor or visual impairments an efficie...

Chibuike Okpara, 02 Sep 2025 15:05

Huawei’s Watch D2 (pictured) will soon offer scheduled blood pressure measurements. (Image source: Huawei)

New Huawei Watch D2 smartwatch blood pressure feature on the way

The Huawei Watch D2 smartwatch is getting a new blood pressure tracking feature. In a recent social media post, the company announced a scheduled blood pressure measurement function, which is expected to launch in the near future....

Polly Allcock, 01 Sep 2025 16:01

Google’s Health Connect app (pictured) could soon offer nicotine and alcohol consumption tracking. (Image source: Google)

New Health Connect data tracking features spotted

Two new features could be on the way to the Google Health Connect app. The code behind a recent version of the Android app points to upcoming tools to help users track their usage of some substances. While the basic functionality ...

Polly Allcock, 29 Aug 2025 14:16

An emergency contacts feature will soon be added to be reached out to from ChatGPT directly. Generic image showing a person interacting with ChatGPT. (Image source: Matheus Bertelli, Pexels)

ChatGPT will introduce parental control and other safeguards following lawsuit

OpenAI says it is working on adding one-click messages to contacts, parental controls, and even an option to directly reach out to emergency contacts in case of “acute distress.” The announcement comes after a lawsuit presented by...

Daniela Morales Soler, 28 Aug 2025 10:50

Artistic representation of stress monitoring on a Pixel Watch. (Image source: Neume)

Google working on using AI to determine what content stresses you

Google has a patent for detecting stress markers through bio-data from wearables or smartphones and using AI to track patterns in order to notify the user. The user can then decide to block triggering content from showing up in th...

Vineet Washington, 27 Aug 2025 18:29

The new diabetes sensor (Image source: Huanyu Cheng)

New breath sensor can diagnose diabetes in minutes, researchers show

A team of researchers led by Huanyu Cheng, an associate professor at Pennsylvania State University, has developed a cost-effective sensor that can detect diabetes and prediabetes. The new sensor, which works by measuring acetone l...

Chibuike Okpara, 26 Aug 2025 08:51

Image of the Falcon 9 rocket at launch (Image source: NASA; cropped)

NASA’s SpaceX 33rd Resupply mission launches with over 5,000 pounds of supplies

NASA is sending supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). The cargo spacecraft is not only loaded with crew supplies, but also contains materials for experiments that could advance both space and Earth science.

Chibuike Okpara, 25 Aug 2025 20:58

An X-ray image of a human torso (Image source: Umanoide via Unsplash; cropped)

Heat-hairstyling pollution linked to lung damage and cognitive decline

New research led by a Purdue University assistant professor and her Ph.D. student shows that a typical hairstyling routine involving heated tools can expose individuals to nanoparticle pollution comparable to standing in dense hig...

Chibuike Okpara, 25 Aug 2025 18:55

Health

Vovo Neo smart toilet monitors health, usage, and safety

Fitasy unveils Stride custom-fit 3D-printed sneakers

Deaths and injuries: Dramatic error in blood glucose sensors, diabetics advised to check their devices immediately

Deal | Garmin Forerunner 265 with multiband GPS and music storage hits lowest-ever price on Amazon

Oneisall PP02 smoke-test showdown: Double filtration that keeps up with the speedsters

This robot is edible, including the battery

New Garmin update brings Health Status feature to another wearable

New Ultrahuman Ring Pro with NFC payments could be on the way

Withings BeamO: Multifunctional health tracking device now available in US

Wyze's Scale Ultra BodyScan has a handle and more electrodes for better measurement but costs more

Google announces new high blood pressure study for smartwatch users

Study shows that smartwatches often detect atrial fibrillation very reliably, with differences between Apple, Garmin, Fitbit and Samsung

Toyota unveils Walk Me, a four-legged AI-powered mobility chair that walks, climbs stairs, and folds itself

Cancer therapy: New chemotherapy agent shows 20,000-fold higher efficacy without side effects in animal study

Withings U-Scan for contactless urine analysis now available

New Whoop Advanced Labs feature rolling out globally soon

Artificial light is drowning out the Moon: here is what city bright lights are doing to humans and other species

Breathing through the gut: Study confirms treatment is well tolerated

A rice-sized bionic eye implant helps legally blind people read letters again in a successful trial and brings artificial sight closer to reality: here is how it works

Oura details new blood pressure monitoring feature for Oura Ring 3 and Oura Ring 4

Inhalers generate over 2 million metric tons of carbon emissions annually — study

Breakthrough in cardiology: AI could revolutionize heart attack treatments

Lapsi Health Keikku 2.0 AI digital stethoscope reduces paperwork for doctors by creating patient exam transcriptions and recording auscultations

Hilo Band review – Smart blood pressure tracker with medical certification

Smart blood pressure monitor Withings BPM Vision also detects cardiac arrhythmias via ECG

Casio supports breast cancer awareness and screenings through the Pink Ribbon Movement with its women's G-Shock watch for Japan, the GMA-S145PK-4AJR

Huawei releases popular blood pressure smartwatch in another market

Samsung developing new wearable that can read your brain

Samsung announces new heart health feature for smartwatches

Casio unveils Pink Ribbon G-Shock watch to help raise funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

New Apple Watch blood pressure feature can give users a false sense of security

New bio-glue mends bone fractures in as little as 3 minutes, researchers say

Hydrosense: New wearable analyses sweat to track fluid and electrolyte loss

New Apple Watch blood pressure feature gains FDA approval

Storz & Bickel's Veazy dry herb vape debuts as its cheapest and most colourful model yet

Hope in the fight against global organ shortage: Pig kidneys cleared for clinical trials

No surgery needed: New ultrasound helmet enables deep brain stimulation

NASA’s next resupply mission to help advance cancer and semiconductor research

Wi-Fi chip in Raspberry Pi can measure heart rate with clinical accuracy without expensive fitness trackers

Luna Smart Ring 2.0 debuts as wearable with dedicated LifeOS AI and long battery life

Samsung Health adds virtual doctor visits and improved prescription management

Stubborn high blood pressure drops with an experimental drug that inhibits aldosterone

New system translates individual-specific gestures into speech for those with limited communication

New Huawei Watch D2 smartwatch blood pressure feature on the way

New Health Connect data tracking features spotted

ChatGPT will introduce parental control and other safeguards following lawsuit

Google working on using AI to determine what content stresses you

New breath sensor can diagnose diabetes in minutes, researchers show

NASA’s SpaceX 33rd Resupply mission launches with over 5,000 pounds of supplies

Heat-hairstyling pollution linked to lung damage and cognitive decline

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