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Scientists at MIT have figured out how to make computer chips you can bend and see through, opening doors to health monitors that wrap around your body and clear augmented reality displays. The breakthrough works at factory scale, meaning these flexible chips could soon move from lab experiments to real-world products.
A San Francisco startup created a mouth-worn device that lets people control computers with their tongue, opening new doors for those with limited hand mobility. Over 6,300 people have joined the waitlist for this game-changing technology.
MSI just launched the PRO MAX OLED 271UPJW12, the world's first 27-inch monitor using inkjet-printed OLED technology that delivers stunning 4K visuals while protecting your eyes and sleep cycle. This breakthrough display combines crystal-clear images with health-conscious features that could change how we work and play.
A London biotech company has created permanent tattoos you apply like a sticker—no needles, no pain, no healing time required. The breakthrough could make body art accessible to millions who avoid traditional tattooing.
Scientists created a small patch that buzzes against your skin when it detects hazardous gases or contaminated water nearby. The device warns you instantly, without waiting for you to check your phone.
A former Fitbit executive just launched a necklace that monitors sun exposure in real time and tells you when to reapply sunscreen. The Gem could help prevent skin damage by giving personalized UV alerts throughout your day.
Smart rings and fitness trackers are finally bridging the gap between health data and medical care. Oura and Whoop now let users video chat with doctors directly from their apps when devices detect potential health issues.
Apple's watchOS 27 brings menopause support to millions of women who've long felt overlooked by health tech. The update also makes Siri smarter and introduces new accessibility features arriving this fall.
New AI apps are helping patients record and understand their doctor visits, joining the quarter of medical practices already using similar technology. These pocket-sized tools turn confusing medical appointments into clear summaries and action plans.
A health-tech company serving over 12,000 pharmacies across Africa and the Middle East just secured $12 million to expand its AI-powered platform that's transforming how hospitals and pharmacies get medical supplies. Aumet has already processed five million transactions worth over $1 billion, and now it's bringing its system to public hospitals across Jordan.
When a car crash knocked one driver unconscious, their Apple Watch did what they couldn't—it called for help. Three people in China are sharing how their smartwatches became unexpected lifelines during medical emergencies.
Uganda's government is putting money where innovation meets impact, giving 10 finalist teams intensive support and up to $75,000 each to turn prototypes into market-ready products. The week-long Future Makers hackathon ditches theory for execution, tackling everything from pothole detection to disease surveillance.