Misunderstanding race can lead to faulty health monitors
A failure to understand race means the development and testing of wearable health monitors can exacerbate existing health inequities.
New wearable can send health data up to 15 miles away
A wearable device can send health data much farther than Wi-Fi or Bluetooth systems can. It could make digital health access more equitable.
Prescription watch checks for atrial fibrillation 24/7
A new prescription watch continuously monitors the wearer’s heart rhythm, using an algorithm to accurately detect atrial fibrillation.
Stretchy liquid metal material could improve wearable tech
A self-healing, stretchy material that can expand to 22 times its original length could improve wearable tech and soft robotics.
Stretchy liquid metal material could improve wearable tech
A self-healing, stretchy material that can expand to 22 times its original length could improve wearable tech and soft robotics.
Tagging turns animals into live weather stations
Increased tagging of fish, seals, birds, and other animals can help fill key data gaps in understanding the world’s changing climate.
Material kills viruses with heat but stays cool to the touch
A new fabric packs a deadly heat to kill viruses but without burning skin. It could change the way we make and use PPE, researchers say.
New wearable device uses touch to tell you where to go
A new wearable device uses touch to direct the wearer. It could help in navigation or be useful for people with vision or hearing problems.
New wearable device uses touch to tell you where to go
A new wearable device uses touch to direct the wearer. It could help in navigation or be useful for people with vision or hearing problems.
Fitbits miss the mark when measuring sleep
Fitbits fall short when it comes to accurately measuring sleep, but they perform well in capturing circadian rhythms, researchers say.