PumPix: a wearable sanitising dispenser to help fight germs
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that would should be more cognisant about washing our
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US Army offering $25 million contract for early-warning COVID-19 wearable
The US Army is offering a cool $25 million contract to a tech company that can develop a wearable sensor
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The world’s first nutrition wearable device assesses dietary biomarkers
A Melbourne-based start-up called Nutromics is working on the world’s first nutrition wearable. It assesses dietary biomarkers to help users
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BULO: measure the state of your airflow to improve performance
BULO is an innovative breath analysis device created by ex-Samsung engineers. It’s capable of spitting out accurate measurements on the
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Fitbit trialing own ECG technology as it launches consumer Heart Study
Fitbit has successfully trialled proprietary ECG technology as it awaits FDA approval. It is now looking to recruit thousands of
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Polar data shows how we are exercising during the lockdown
Polar has released statistics that show how exactly people are managing to stay active during the current coronavirus lockdown. A
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Fitbits might be used for predicting the onset of COVID-19
Fitbit has recently added a bunch of features to help protect users of its app from COVID-19. But it hopes
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Tracking heart rate variability with wearables, why it’s important
Often overlooked, heart rate variability (HRV) is an important indicator of health and fitness. The metric has been around for
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We have not been pilling on the pounds in lockdown says Withings
There has been much speculation on the effects of self-isolation in recent months on weight, sleep and activity levels. Withings
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Mindfulness technology: train your brain with one of these gadgets
Meditation isn’t for you? Does it leave you bored and restless or you have problems focusing? Meditation apps have flooded
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Mindfulness technology: Interview with Moha Bensofia, Mendi CEO
Mendi is a clinical-grade headset you can use to exercise your brain. It was built to provide access to neurofeedback
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Withings new under-the-mattress tracker detects sleep apnea & snoring
Withings has announced it is rolling out a new sleep tracking device in Europe. The gizmo slips under the mattress from
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This is exactly how much you need to walk each day to lose weight
Walking is often recommended as part of a weight loss program. Its actually one of the easiest and safest exercises you
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Biostrap joins study that could help predict onset of COVID-19
Biostrap has announced it is linking up with medical professionals in a bid to use data from its flagship wearable
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Samsung Galaxy Watch series receives clearance to measure blood pressure
Samsung has received clearance from South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) for its Galaxy Watch series to
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