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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 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.
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.
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.
A Stanford study found the Apple Watch captured twice as many heart rhythm problems in children as traditional medical monitors. The breakthrough could make heart care more accessible for millions of young patients.
Millions wear fitness trackers, but raw data alone confuses more than it helps. Doctors now want to help patients turn those numbers into real health insights.
After losing his niece in a house fire, Abhishek Baheti created a smartwatch that helps parents track their children's location and respond to emergencies. His company won Rs 1 crore on Shark Tank India for watches that work independently without phones.
Engineers at MIT have developed a flexible gel that becomes 400 times more conductive when exposed to light, opening doors for wearable tech that communicates directly with human tissue. This breakthrough could revolutionize how machines interact with our bodies.
A sleek airbag skinsuit that deploys in 60 milliseconds could protect cyclists from devastating crashes starting in 2028. The technology weighs just 700 grams and protects the body parts helmets can't reach.
Japanese researchers are developing contact lenses that display information and monitor health conditions, aiming to bring the technology to market by 2030. The innovation could help prevent blindness and track diabetes while putting Japan at the forefront of wearable tech.
A groundbreaking device called Peri automatically monitors hot flashes and night sweats, helping women navigate perimenopause with data instead of guesswork. Backed by Ali Hewson after her own decade-long struggle to find relief, the wearable launches in the U.S. this week.
Scientists developed a new way to catch diabetes risk years earlier using everyday smartwatches and simple blood tests. The breakthrough could help millions prevent the disease before it starts.
Your fitness tracker could soon warn you about diabetes years before a blood test would catch it. Scientists discovered that everyday health data reveals hidden signs of insulin resistance that traditional testing completely misses.
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