Imagine tracking your health with a wearable device and getting personalized insights about your menstrual cycle and pregnancy. This is now possible with the latest updates from Oura Ring. The Oura Ring has teamed up with the Scripps Research Digital Trials Center for a big study. They are looking into the physical changes that happen during pregnancy. This ...
Imagine this: a game that changes based on how you feel. That's the future Ovomind is bringing to life. This Swiss startup is all set to unveil its groundbreaking tech at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2025 in San Francisco. The tech uses a smartband to track your body's reactions in real-time, picking up on your emotional state and feeding it into the game. ...
Wearable technologies are straight up a game-changer. They provide insight into real-life movements and actions that they do all day. They can catch real-rating heart data 24/7. But wait. Between the needed accelerations, check this out. There are actually not any good rules to follow about the latest hard data for continuous heart rate. Maybe...
The field of medical surveillance has definitely changed with the tech helping us check up on ourselves despite sitting at a desk and not moving from all day. Devices are now sticky, swallowable pills, and come in different sizes. If you're wondering if you are ready make way for the explosive tech boom. The tech that currently available is mostly for getting body st...
Ever wondered how your wearable tech stays powered up? A recent breakthrough might just have the answer. Scientists have found a way to use humidity in the air to generate energy. They've created a tiny device that can be worn on the body and can produce electricity from changes in humidity, like when you sweat. This isn't just any device, it's a clever redesign of a...
It’s all about closing the loop on plastic waste. Sam White, recently appointed CEO of GreenLabs Recycling, is spearheading an innovative project to reuse lab plastics. In collaboration with Veolia, they collect discarded lab equipment from clients like Sanofi, transforming it into new benchtop waste storage bins. This sustainable approach helps divert tonnes of plas...
Have you ever thought about fabrics that can sense how your body moves? That's exactly what strain sensing fabrics do. They detect outside deformation, giving real-time feedback. The challenge? Making a fabric that's super sensitive and accurate. Scientists have now done just that with a polyurethane (PU) fabric. This material, called GCPU, is built with graphene she...
Ever thought about how technology can help manage a tricky health issue like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? Well, wearables are here to do just that. Imagine little gadgets, like smartwatches or patches, sticking to your body, quietly collecting data about your health. These devices are equipped with tiny sensors that measure things like heart rate, sleep quality,...
Have you ever wished for a better way to cool off after a sweaty workout? Traditional methods like jumping into water can be messy and impractical. Enter wearable fluidic fabric – a smart material designed to make cooling down a breeze. This lightweight, portable fabric can mimic the refreshing effect of a 10°C water dip, but without the hassle. One of its coolest fe...
Ever thought about how those high-tech wrist gadgets can truly make a difference for your heart? Scientists have found a way to improve these devices by solving a major problem: the weak signals they send out. They've created a smart tool called SRECG. This tool cleans up those blurry signals, making it easier for doctors to spot any heart issues. When tested, SRECG ...