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Google's new Pixel Buds are designed to take on the wireless earbud competition
While Apple's AirPods kickstarted the fully wireless earbud market, others have jumped in to offer more for less. Google cut the cord this year on the Pixel Buds and includes advanced technology.
Polar updates Vantage V and M with advanced sleep and recovery features
Polar's new firmware update for its mid and high-level GPS sports watches brings most of the extra sleep and recovery features seen in the Polar Ignite. Another upcoming release will provide another compelling feature too.
One month with the Fitbit Versa 2: Comfortable, affordable, and motivating
I've now worn the Fitbit Versa 2 as my primary wearable for a month and it served as a solid motivational tool, but had limited use as a smartwatch. It's the best Fitbit available today, but that may not be enough with older Apple Watch models at the same price.
Stratasys launches 3D printer, materials aimed at printing human anatomy models
Anatomic models is a hot market for 3D printer makers given that healthcare is a big industry and the ability to print human anatomy models addresses a pain point and saves money.
Mind-reading systems: Seven ways brain computer interfaces are already changing the world
From helping people regain their independence to updating Facebook faster, here are some of the ways brain computer interfaces are being trialled and implemented today.
Garmin announces Star Wars and Frozen 2 fitness trackers for kids, Star Wars watches for adults
Garmin continues to release new wearables with a few models featuring popular Disney design elements. New Vivofit Jr. 2 fitness trackers for kids join a growing collection of Legacy Saga series watches for adults.
Facebook's 'mind-reading' tech startup deal could completely change how we control computers
Facebook's latest foray into brain computer interfaces is a reflection of the changing nature of hardware and how we interact with it.
The (Amazon) Doctor Is In: Amazon Launches Amazon Care For Employees
Amazon Care is a virtual medical clinic for employees.
AfterShokz Xtrainerz swimming headphones: Motivating you to keep going in the pool
AfterShokz specializes in bone conduction headphones with its existing products focused on providing audio to runners and cyclists. The new Xtrainerz is designed for swimmers and triathletes who spend time in the water.
Peloton has big ambitions, big IPO as competitors loom
Peloton's IPO cashes in on what is a connected fitness phenomenon, but it also sees itself as a media, technology, retail, and product design firm. Peloton's biggest risk may be a lack of future focus.
How Best Buy plans to expand into home healthcare services, remote monitoring to help seniors age in place
Best Buy is already aiming to be the CTO of your home and now it is aiming to grab a slice of the digital healthcare market via remote monitoring, services and integration with insurers.
Blix Vika+ electric bike review: Foldable, affordable, high quality transport for urban commuters
Many commute a few miles to work from within cities and the Blix Vika+ may be the perfect, affordable solution for those looking to minimize storage requirements while offering flexibility with a modular racking system.
Coros announces APEX Pro GPS sports watch: Longer battery life, altitude features, and a touch screen option
On the heels of its recent VERTIX release, Coros announced an update to the APEX model that was released about a year ago. This new APEX Pro model extends the battery life while also providing an optional touch screen interface.
Health-related apps are driving growth in smartwatch sales, says IDC
The market leaders for wrist-worn wearables include Xiaomi, Apple, Huawei, Fitbit and Samsung, in that order.
GE Healthcare wins FDA clearance for algorithms to spot type of collapsed lung
The company's Critical Care Suite, a collection of AI algorithms, is designed to prioritize critical cases for pneumothorax, a type of collapsed lung.
Pad & Quill Lowry Cuff Edition for Apple Watch: 3-piece aviator band offers style and quality
There are some extremely expensive cuff style bands for the Apple Watch, but thankfully the folks at Pad & Quill offer an affordable, exquisitely constructed handmade leather option for less than $100. This new Edition one improves upon its previous Lowry Cuff model too.
InvisibleShield Glass+ 360 for Apple Watch: Protects the display and edges of your smartwatch
Wearing your Apple Watch daily means it is out there exposed to contact with various objects so it's not bad insurance to protect that display with a glass protector. ZAGG also includes a bumper to protect the edges of the Apple Watch.
CES 2019: Health gadgets and tech take center stage
Healthcare, both physical and mental, has become the focus of some vendors at CES this year.
Last-minute back-to-school tech supplies for under $200
Add these useful, cool tech items to your back-to-school list for 2018.
These wearable tech brands are a huge disappointment
Have ever quit using a fitness tracker, and if so, why? Here is what respondents to a survey hated about their trackers -- and which came out on top.
The (Amazon) doctor will see you now: Amazon launches health care program
Amazon Care is a virtual medical clinic for employees in the US.
7 ways brain computer interfaces are changing the world
From helping people regain their independence to updating Facebook faster, here are some of the ways brain computer interfaces are being trialled and implemented today.
Six new sports watches for the casual athlete to the ultrarunner
Wearables today have advanced sensors to help you track your activity 24/7. Matt Miller says that while the Apple Watch is a great smartwatch, there are many other wearables focused on helping you collect data and use it to improve your health and fitness. Read more: https://zd.net/2lobqlP
Who owns your health data?
Dr. Brooke Grindlinger, chief scientific officer at The New York Academy of Sciences, informs Tonya Hall that there are some health privacy laws that haven't been changed since 1996 and what steps are being taken to change that.
Why Apple's iPhone 11 may not excite businesses, but expanded focus on health data should
Apple gives iPhone 11, Watch Series 5, and iPad incremental hardware refresh, but services like Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and a new health-focused Research app are the real story. Read more: https://zd.net/2N8gxD5
Life on Mars? Researchers look for ways to reduce the health risks
Any mission to Mars will face many health risks, but researchers are already working on how to tackle them.
Fitbit designs smart plan for Singapore's national health service
It is the company's first major integration of its software and technology into a national public health program globally.
How AI is making healthcare human again
Tonya Hall and Dr. Eric Topol, founder and director at Scripps Research Translational Institute, talk about how AI is being used to improve human connection in the healthcare industry.
Sydney healthcare clinicians turn to data analytics to improve back pain treatments
In a move to reduce opioid prescriptions, Sydney Local Health District has developed an app with Qlik to help treat lower back pain.
Has social networking become a mental health hazard?
As our involvement in services such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat intensify, so does our level of effort to set boundaries on our interactions for our collective mental health. ZDNet's Jason Perlow and Jason Cipriani sit down this week with Karen Roby to discuss the effects of social networking.
What's in store for the future of wearables?
ZDNet's Jason Perlow and Jason Cipriani sit down and talk about how new sensors and new levels of precision will usher in a new age of predictive medicine.
How to secure medical devices
Tonya Hall learns more about the security of medical devices and the business of searching for vulnerabilities from Dr. Avi Rubin, professor of computer science at Johns Hopkins University.
Want to protect your health data? Read the fine print
Jonathan Lomurro, partner at Lomurro Law, sits down with Tonya Hall to talk about steps that individuals need to take in order to protect their health data.
Screening infants for eye disease: A clear case for AI
There are very few ophthalmologists trained in retinal pathology for infants, explains Jochen Kumm, CEO of Pr3vent. Meanwhile, there are already retinal cameras in hospitals that can be used to deploy AI-based screening tools.
Fitbit Pay expands coverage to seven major transit systems around the world
In addition to 24/7 activity tracking, Fitbit devices function as mobile payment devices and with this upgrade they can even be used in lieu of a transit card.
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