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Google just opened the door for anyone with a 3D printer to create custom Fitbit Air accessories by releasing free technical blueprints and design specifications. The move celebrates a growing community of makers already designing creative bands and accessories for the $100 screenless tracker.
Two student inventors who exposed facial recognition flaws now sell $650 AI glasses that transcribe everything you hear, creating a searchable life database. The camera-free wearable offers a "second brain" without the creepy surveillance factor.
A new AI platform turns everyday smartwatches into powerful heart monitors for millions of Americans living with heart failure. The FDA just gave it breakthrough status, potentially preventing countless emergency room visits.
Scientists created a wearable ultrasound patch that tracks fetal health continuously for hours, catching complications traditional scans might miss. The device could bring advanced pregnancy monitoring to areas without specialist doctors.
Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog beat a career-threatening knee injury with the help of tiny AI sensors in his shoes that predicted problems before he could feel them. The wearable technology is now helping athletes across the NBA, NFL, and beyond stay healthy and in the game.
Scientists at UC Davis created a spectrometer chip smaller than a grain of sand that could turn smartphones and wearables into medical scanners. The breakthrough combines AI with specially engineered sensors to analyze chemicals, detect diseases, and check food safety without bulky lab equipment.
Scientists created a wearable ultrasound patch that continuously tracks babies in the womb, catching complications that traditional scans might miss. The device has already helped prevent one stillbirth by detecting a serious problem early.
Scientists are turning dead spiders into grippers, storing renewable energy in heated sand, and creating wearable tech that simulates hugs across distances. These weird-sounding innovations are solving real problems in sustainability, healthcare, and human connection.
MIT students created a wearable device that uses AI and electrical pulses to guide hand movements, winning top honors at a 48-hour hackathon. The prototype could one day help people learn new skills or recover from injuries.
Google's new AI-powered glasses can instantly translate conversations and display directions right in your field of vision. Tech reviewers got their first hands-on experience with the futuristic eyewear at this week's developer conference.
Apple just made life-saving health tools available to millions more people worldwide, including hearing tests and sleep monitoring. The tech giant's latest expansion brings vital health features to India, Italy, and Taiwan.
More than a decade after Google Glass flopped, the tech giant is returning to smart eyewear with AI-powered glasses launching this fall. The new glasses feature Gemini AI, cameras, and speakers in partnerships with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.
A smartwatch can now warn you before you faint, giving you crucial time to sit down safely. Samsung's Galaxy Watch achieved 85% accuracy in predicting sudden fainting spells.
More than a decade after Google Glass flopped, Google is trying again with AI-powered smart glasses launching this autumn. The new glasses will feature a camera, built-in speakers, and hands-free Gemini AI assistance.
Sony's neck-worn air conditioner just got a major upgrade that could change how we stay cool outdoors. The new Reon Pocket Pro Plus delivers 20% more cooling power and lasts up to 10 hours on a single charge.
Wearable devices like smartwatches and rings are catching serious heart conditions that often go unnoticed during regular checkups. Cardiologists say these everyday gadgets are transforming how we prevent and detect cardiovascular disease.
Those tiny variations between your heartbeats aren't a problem. They're actually a sign your body is handling stress better and aging well.
Samsung's Galaxy Watch can now warn users up to five minutes before they faint, giving them time to sit down and avoid dangerous falls. A groundbreaking study showed the smartwatch predicted fainting episodes with 85% accuracy using AI and heart rate data.
A coin-sized device clips onto underwear to track hydrogen in flatulence, helping diagnose lactose intolerance and gut conditions people don't even know they have. The smart sensor revealed people are terrible at knowing when they're actually gassy.
Smart ring maker Oura just launched a feature that helps people see how hormonal birth control affects their body's rhythms. Starting May 6th, users can track how over 20 types of contraception influence their temperature, sleep, and recovery patterns.
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