AI modifies microbial genes to produce renewable fuelsIn a bid to improve the accuracy of current genome editing methods, ORNL scientists have generated excitement over the potential of their AI model to create sustainable fuels.Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 14 Nov 2023 15:59
Garmin Health partners with Labfront to offer mental health research award worth US$1,750 in fitness trackers and softwareGarmin Health, a division of smartwatch maker Garmin, has partnered with Labfront to offer an award worth US$1,750 to assist research into mental health. The goal of the hardware and software award is to accelerate data collection...David Chien, 14 Nov 2023 15:06
PolarisAR receives FDA 510(k) clearance this month for STELLAR Knee surgical guidance softwareSTELLAR Knee gives orthopedic surgeons the superhero ability to see hidden bones and soft tissue with their mixed reality headsets. The software captures 3D patient position in real-time while displaying information on the underly...David Chien, 12 Nov 2023 07:23
CLOMP muscle oxygen saturation tracking wearable for runners now crowdfundingCLOMP has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for its muscle oxygen saturation tracking wearable. The device, worn on the leg, can help runners track muscle fatigue. You can use these insights to track performance with cus...Polly Allcock, 06 Nov 2023 12:39
World's first genetically modified forest: "super trees" to bind more CO₂ and cool the climateTo save the environment, Silicon Valley scientists have created trees which are believed to absorb more CO₂ from the air than regular ones. These poplars, marketed as eco-friendly, have been established as the globe's initial modi...Nicole Dominikowski, 05 Nov 2023 11:20
AIR Vodka made from CO₂ is the world's first climate-negative alcoholAIR Company creates the first-ever vodka produced from CO₂ which comes with a negative carbon footprint. The company is devoted to extracting CO₂ from the atmosphere and converting it into a product to combat global warming. Moreo...Nicole Dominikowski, 04 Nov 2023 18:06
Google’s new heart rate monitoring tech can be added to ANC earbuds via software updateGoogle has recently shared details of its research in audioplethysmography (APG) technology, which can enable heart rate monitoring in ANC earbuds with just a software update. The feature requires no extra sensors, is accurate and...Vishal Bhardwaj, 31 Oct 2023 19:33
Movano confirms Evie Ring launching in matter of weeksThe Movano Evie smart ring will launch this November, according to a recent announcement from the company. The wearable has heart rate, HRV and SpO2 level tracking with an accompanying app. However, the gadget has yet to receive t...Polly Allcock, 31 Oct 2023 14:41
Xiaomi teases new ECG and blood pressure tracking smartwatchA new Xiaomi smartwatch, currently called the Wrist ECG and Blood Pressure Recorder, has been teased on social media. This is the first wearable of its kind from the company, with medical device certification in China. The watch’s...Polly Allcock, 25 Oct 2023 13:52
Cannabis vape pioneer S&B launches portable Venty with 20 second heat up and adjustable airflowStorz & Bickel, the technology pioneer and biggest name in dry herb/cannabis vaporizers, has just launched the Venty, a new portable herbal vaporizer with a 20 second heat-up time, adjustable airflow, and an improved cooling for s...Vishal Bhardwaj, 18 Oct 2023 19:36
New Garmin Sleep Pulse Ox widget arrives with possible sleep apnea detection toolA Sleep Pulse Ox widget is now available for some smartwatch owners in the Garmin Connect app. The tool lets you track several sleep metrics, such as Avg SpO2, Low (SpO2) and Avg HR. Plus, a mysterious Events section has been adde...Polly Allcock, 16 Oct 2023 14:56
Functional Type 1 diabetes cure research enjoys breakthrough as long-term VX-880 trials feature patients attaining insulin independenceVertex Pharmaceuticals has issued a press release that could leave millions of people suffering from type 1 diabetes (T1D) with cautious optimism in regard to a cure. By using VX-880 stem-cell therapy in a long-term trial, three p...Daniel R Deakin, 12 Oct 2023 20:26
Apple Watch can now do real-time glucose monitoring and show trends thanks to new Supersapiens app updateSupersapiens has updated its iOS app to support glucose monitoring directly on the Apple Watch. The new 3.1.1 update can replace the watch face with readouts such as glucose level, trends, and sensor status from the Abbott Libre S...Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Oct 2023 16:41
New Noise Luna lightweight smart ring with temperature sensor launchesNoise has launched the Luna ring in India, though the wearable is currently out of stock. The lightweight gadget can measure your heart rate, SpO2 level and skin temperature and track your sleep and exercise. According to Noise, t...Polly Allcock, 05 Oct 2023 10:16
Ring One smart ring with blood pressure sensor and NFC now crowdfundingThe Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for the Ring One from Muse Wearables is now live. The Early Backer Special pledge allows you to buy the device for under US$200. Features of the wearable include blood pressure monitoring, a ski...Polly Allcock, 02 Oct 2023 18:35
Neuralink moves one step closer to viable brain-computer interfacing as it opens recruitment for first-in-human clinical trialsNeuralink has announced that it is accepting applications from quadriplegic candidates for the company’s first-in-human clinical trials. The trials will see the company implant the N1 brain-computer interface device in the brain o...Fawad Murtaza, 21 Sep 2023 13:20
BoAt Smart Ring launches with introductory offerBoAt has launched its Smart Ring in India, offering the first customers 55% off the ₹19,999 (~US$242) RRP. You can use the wearable to track health metrics such as your heart rate, skin temperature and SpO2 level. Other features i...Polly Allcock, 29 Aug 2023 14:29
BoAt Smart Ring revealed with skin temperature sensor and touch controlsBoAt has revealed more details about the upcoming Smart Ring on a new product page, including the design. The device will have a ceramic and metal body with touch controls. Other features include heart rate variability and skin te...Polly Allcock, 23 Aug 2023 11:52
Movano announces Evie Ring FDA submission and launch date delayMovano has submitted a 510(k) to the FDA for its Evie Ring, a first for the brand. The filing includes data demonstrating the accuracy of the wearable’s heart rate and SpO2 sensors. However, a later-than-expected submission date h...Polly Allcock, 15 Aug 2023 12:06
Non-invasive glucose monitor algorithm from Know Labs achieves promising overall MARD of 11.3% in study as Gen 1 prototype is revealedKnow Labs has made progress with its work on creating a medical-grade non-invasive blood glucose monitor. Not only has the company built a Generation 1 prototype of the device that will use proprietary Bio-RFID sensing technology,...Daniel R Deakin, 30 Jul 2023 23:20
Noise Luna Ring unveiled with skin temperature and SpO2 sensorsThe Noise Luna Ring has been revealed in India. The titanium-shelled wearable can be used to track over 70 biometrics, with broader scores to give you a quick overview of your health. Sensors on the device can measure heart rate, ...Polly Allcock, 27 Jul 2023 17:31
RingConn v1.7.0 update brings new widget and zoom functionality to the wearableThe latest RingConn iOS and Android apps, v1.7.0, are now downloadable. The newest versions bring widgets to Android users, offering additional metrics to iOS customers. Other improvements have been made to vital signs charts and ...Polly Allcock, 27 Jul 2023 17:27
Non-invasive Glucowear continuous glucose monitor looks set to be diabetes device market disruptor as Afon sticks to 2024 targetThe needle-free Glucowear continuous glucose monitor (CGM) has recently been exhibited at the American Diabetes Association’s 83rd Scientific Sessions and has also had an impressive design overhaul. The non-invasive Glucowear bloo...Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jul 2023 06:47
Oura announces new integrations with three continuous glucose monitorsThe Oura Smart Ring now integrates with continuous glucose monitors (CGM) from January, Supersapiens and Veri. This allows customers to combine data collected by the wearables for deeper insights into how glucose levels affect you...Polly Allcock, 27 Jun 2023 14:40
STAT Health unveils new tiny in-ear wearable to measure blood flowThe STAT Health in-ear wearable has been unveiled. You can use the gadget to track symptoms such as dizziness and brain fog, commonly associated with conditions like long Covid and chronic fatigue syndrome. The small wearable has ...Polly Allcock, 21 Jun 2023 12:13
Iris Smart Ring with blood pressure sensor now availableIris has launched an Indiegogo InDemand campaign for its smart ring following its successful Kickstarter campaign earlier this year. You can use the wearable to track your heart rate and blood oxygen level, with blood pressure and...Polly Allcock, 30 May 2023 13:18
Neuralink receives FDA's green light for its first human trialsBeing rejected in early 2022, Elon Musk's brain-implant initiative, Neuralink, has finally managed to secure FDA's approval. Thanks to this step, the road to the first-in-human clinical trial is now open. Recruitment is not open y...Codrut Nistor, 26 May 2023 13:29
CardieX CONNEQT Pulse heart health monitor now has FDA 510(k) clearanceThe CardieX CONNEQT Pulse blood pressure monitor has received FDA 510(k) clearance. The gadget uses patented technology to provide more insights than a traditional device, measuring your central blood pressure and other vascular b...Polly Allcock, 28 Apr 2023 14:23
Sokru: Completely non-invasive glucose sensor inspired by hypo-alert dogs prepares for first clinical evaluation with type 1 diabetes patientsA completely non-invasive and needle-free blood sugar sensor known as Sokru is set to be tested in its first clinical trials with people who have type 1 diabetes. The Sokru glucose monitor uses a patented technology to identify th...Daniel R Deakin, 19 Mar 2023 03:29
Mobvoi unveils a new Sports and Health Data PlatformMobvoi has potentially enhanced its place in the health-tracking industry with its new online informatics platform. It is billed as a one-stop solution to help analyze one's health- and fitness-related progress over up to seven da...Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Feb 2023 19:40
Non-invasive Afon Blood Glucose Sensor gets heartening target launch timeframeA non-invasive glucose monitor in the form of the Afon Blood Glucose Sensor has been given a target launch timeframe that will likely be encouraging news for the millions of diabetics who have to rely on painful finger-sticking me...Daniel R Deakin, 10 Feb 2023 20:31
World’s first non-invasive blood glucose monitor on the cards as Know Labs engages new partners for FDA clearance accelerationKnow Labs, the company behind the development of Bio-RFID technology, has revealed its numerous strong partnerships as it targets FDA approval for its non-invasive glucose monitoring devices, the KnowU and UBand. The firm has acqu...Daniel R Deakin, 08 Feb 2023 00:58
New plant-based battery-making solution touted to make the future of energy storage more sustainableGraphite is often hailed as the ideal anode and, as such, may become one of the hottest manufactured commodities in the battery industry going forward. However, a Finnish company asserts that its new alternative compound is compar...Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jan 2023 22:36
CES 2023 | Valencell cuffless blood pressure monitor revealed with accompanying appValencell has unveiled a new cuffless blood pressure monitor. Instead of the cuff, you can take the measurement using your fingertip, and the device does not require calibration. The gadget provides diastolic and systolic readings...Polly Allcock, 07 Jan 2023 00:12
Rockley Photonics targets clinic-on-the-wrist wearable with hydration sensor by end 2023 and with glucose indicator by start 2025Rockley Photonics is forging ahead with its work on clinic-on-the-wrist wearable tech. It is anticipated that a device, possibly the company’s Bioptx band, with hydration measurement could launch in the second half of 2023. A gluc...Daniel R Deakin, 26 Dec 2022 19:54
Painless BioXensor non-invasive continuous blood glucose monitor from GlucoRx undergoes further preparation for pending FDA and CE approvalThe GlucoRx BioXensor non-invasive continuous glucose monitor (CGM) will soon be doing the rounds at major exhibitions in Germany, the UK, and the US. The blood sugar monitor has been under development for around a decade and has ...Daniel R Deakin, 28 Oct 2022 04:00
Painless K'Watch Glucose blood-free CGM smartwatch produces positive first-in-human trial results as PKvitality targets 2024 for availabilityPKvitality, the company behind the development of the K’Watch Glucose blood sugar monitor, has published the results of a recent clinical trial. The continuous glucose monitor (CGM) smartwatch produced a high accuracy level. In ad...Daniel R Deakin, 23 Aug 2022 06:19
GlucoClip non-invasive blood glucose monitor wins prestigious Johns Hopkins University Healthcare Design CompetitionThe GlucoClip non-invasive blood sugar monitor project has been one of the winners of the 2022 Johns Hopkins Healthcare Design Competition. A group of Egyptian students based at the American University in Cairo are behind the crea...Daniel R Deakin, 11 Aug 2022 01:01
Needle-free MySugarWatch continuous glucose monitor for type 2 diabetes offers equivalent of 168 fingerprick tests a day from £48 (US$58) a monthThe MySugarWatch needle-free continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for type 2 diabetes is now available as part of three different monthly packages, with the cheapest option starting at £48 (~US$58) a month. The MySugarWatch is a non-i...Daniel R Deakin, 10 Jul 2022 15:10
AMU+ non-invasive glucometer's Indiegogo campaign begins but caveat emptor for curious diabetics as further scrutiny reveals potential risksA new Indiegogo campaign for the AMU PLUS non-invasive blood glucose monitor has started. The company behind this particular push, Vanguide, claims the AMU+ only takes one minute and one touch to offer up four test results, includ...Daniel R Deakin, 10 Jun 2022 19:51
FreeStyle Libre 3 gets FDA clearance opening up the US market for the world's smallest and most-accurate 14-day continuous glucose monitorAbbott has announced that its FreeStyle Libre 3 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) system has now been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company claims that the FreeStyle Libre 3 is the smallest and thinnest ...Daniel R Deakin, 03 Jun 2022 17:40
Non-skin contact wearable device amofit S now shippingDescribed as "the world's first non-skin contact wearable device which aims to improve overall human body performance and help people with anxiety, insomnia, and chronic disease related to problems in the vagus nerve," the Amofit ...Codrut Nistor, 28 May 2022 12:53
Occuity Indigo: Pain-free, optical, non-contact glucose meter in development that looks like an MiB neuralyzer and was designed by an Apple veteranThe Occuity Indigo portable, non-contact glucose monitor is currently in the research and development phase. The device will utilize blue-light illumination to read biomarkers in the human eye to give the user an accurate blood su...Daniel R Deakin, 27 May 2022 10:17
Afon teases its non-invasive blood glucose monitor again while sharing recent crucial steps toward its finger-stick elimination goalAfon is back teasing its promised portable and non-invasive blood glucose monitor. The Wales-based firm has already offered a glimpse at its device and has now shared details about further steps it has taken to make its blood suga...Daniel R Deakin, 20 May 2022 11:07
Miniscule non-invasive glucose monitoring SoC from Movano completes tests and heads for wearable prototype system studiesMovano has shared some promising news in regard to development in both non-invasive glucose monitoring and cuffless blood pressure measurement. The company has finished functional testing of its tiny custom SoC (System-on-Chip) an...Daniel R Deakin, 13 May 2022 10:10
GlucoStation non-invasive blood glucose monitor ready for pre-order as GlucoActive develops two other painless measurement devicesThe GlucoStation non-invasive glucometer for stationary use is now available for pre-order at an early-bird price of €699 (~US$736). The GlucoStation takes painless blood sugar measurements by using light waves. The company behind...Daniel R Deakin, 03 May 2022 21:00
Hagar showcases favorable GWave non-invasive blood glucose monitor data at ATTD following FDA breakthrough device designationEncouraging GWave non-invasive blood glucose monitor study results have been showcased at the ongoing Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) event that is taking place in Barcelona. The GWave glucometer utilizes ...Daniel R Deakin, 28 Apr 2022 20:19
GlucoModicum needle-free MHD technology for non-invasive glucose monitoring achieves promising precision levelsThe Finnish outfit GlucoModicum has shared encouraging news about its needle-free magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) technology. The company aims to integrate MHD with its Talisman sensor and Flint wristwatch to offer a non-invasive glucos...Daniel R Deakin, 15 Apr 2022 21:17
Exciting non-invasive blood glucose monitor details promised by Afon for upcoming ATTD ConferenceAfon Technology has once again taken to social media to announce exciting information about its work with a non-invasive blood glucose monitor wearable. Afon appears to be one of the leaders of the pack that is currently chasing t...Daniel R Deakin, 09 Apr 2022 21:50
Mojo Vision demos the most advanced prototype of its AR contact lens yetMojo Vision is one of a handful of companies that operates on the hypothesis that the glasses for the augmented-reality (AR) experiences of today will eventually evolve into contact lenses capable of roughly the same thing. To thi...Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Apr 2022 19:00