Swiss startup Aktiia raises $6.1 to develop optical blood pressure monitor
Aktiia has raised $6.1 million in a second funding round, in a bid to commercialize its wrist-based optical Blood Pressure Monitor
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Frontline healthcare professionals put a smart ring on to predict COVID-19
The Oura ring is currently being trial tested by frontline healthcare professionals in the San Francisco area. Scientists hope to
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A study of over 40s links higher step count to lower risk of early death
Okay, sure you might be stuck at home due to the coronavirus situation but it’s probably a good idea to
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$24 Wyze fitness tracker & $20 smart scale available to order now
Seattle-based Wyze is expanding into wearable tech. Its first effort are a fitness band with Alexa integration and a smart
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Huawei’s smart water bottle has a display with real-time temperature
Huawei has quietly launched an intelligent water bottle. It has a display on the lid which which shows the real-time
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Now washing your hands enough? This Apple Watch app might help.
Are you washing your hands long enough? Not sure? This Apple Watch app might help. Essential reading: Top fitness trackers and
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Oura raises a cool $28 million for its smart wellness ring
Oura has raised a whopping $28 million for its smart wellness ring. The money will be used to expand the
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A Fitbit smartwatch app helps stop you touching your face
We’re all being told not to touch our faces in the current coronovarius (COVID-19) situation, but that’s easier said than
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Apple puts in restrictions to ensure credibility of coronavirus-focused apps
Apple has announced it has put restrictions in place to make sure only credible coronavirus-focused apps are allowed in its
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Guide to buying a pulse oximeter
Pulse oximeters have become popular as a personal purchase in the last few years. Though they became widespread in the
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Coronavirus: Apple says it’s ok to clean the Watch with disinfectant wipes
Hopefully you’ve been using disinfecting wipes on a regular basis for the past few weeks. If not, maybe it’s time
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Apple Mask, a funny concept of an alternative take on coronavirus protection
Do you want to look great while avoiding quarantine? It will never make it to market, but this is one
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HotRock: the foam roller that relieves sore muscles with intense heat
The healing power of heat has been known for ages. MedRock is bring foam rollers to the 21st century with
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This bat-like suit is guaranteed to protect you from the coronavirus
A Chinese company has designed a ridiculous looking bat-like suit that is guaranteed to protect you against the coronavirus. For
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New sweat sensor measures cortisol levels to detect stress
Scientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have developed a wearable sweat sensor that can accurately measure cortisol levels
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