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technology1 day ago•17 min saved

Google Health's Fitbit Air blends AI coaching with a screenless wearable

Google's Fitbit Air is a compact, screenless wearable that relies on the redesigned Google Health app and Gemini-powered AI Coach to deliver coaching, auto-logging, and concise health summaries. It competes with Whoop on concepts and price (hardware around $100) and shines with fast charging and flexible bands, but the AI can misinterpret data at times and the app has a few quirks, leaving room for improvement before it becomes a clear winner in the health-tech wearables space.

via Engadget|

#ai-coach #fitbit-air #fitness-tracking

technology1 day ago•3 min saved

AI exoskeleton pushes your steps on the trail

A first look at Hypershell's X Ultra S, a $2,000 motorized exoskeleton for hikers that uses dual hip motors (up to 1,000W) and the HyperIntuition AI to adjust assistance in real time, helping on climbs and soft terrain while requiring manual mode changes for descents and uneven ground; controlled via a mobile app with Boost mode, it delivers about 18 miles of typical-range battery life, carries safety risks if not disengaged, and signals AI moving from analysis to physical output—still early and not perfectly seamless.

via TechSpot|

#ai #exoskeleton #hiking

technology3 days ago•12 min saved

Real-Life Cyberpunk Jacket Packs Four Flexible OLED Displays

A hobbyist built a Cyberpunk-inspired jacket with four flexible OLED panels mounted in the collar, driven by two Raspberry Pi 4s (two screens per Pi) using a GPIO-based sync, all housed in a 3D-printed frame to protect the displays; the result recreates the game’s jacket look and demonstrates wearable multi-display tech, though it remains a prototype rather than practical mass-market gear.

via Hackaday|

#3d-printed #cyberpunk #oled

technology15 days ago•2 min saved

Sony's Reon Pocket Pro Plus: cooler, smarter neck cooling arrives in Europe

Sony has upgraded its wearable neck cooler, the Reon Pocket Pro Plus, delivering a 2°C (about 3.6°F) stronger cooling (20% boost) with a refined cooling algorithm and new stabilizing fins. It still runs on USB-C, offers up to 10 hours on a medium setting, and includes a second-gen Pocket Tag sensor and a companion app, while remaining usable without a smartphone. The Pro Plus will launch in the UK and Europe through Sony's store and retailers like Amazon, priced at £199 in the UK and €220 elsewhere; US availability is not announced.

via Engadget|

#cooling #europe #reon-pocket-pro-plus

technology16 days ago•5 min saved

Pre-Order Fitbit Air to Score a Free Band and Google Health Perks

The Fitbit Air is Google's screen-free wearable that tracks health metrics through the revamped Google Health app. Pre-orders cost $99 for the regular model and $129 for the Steph Curry edition, with each retailer offering a free band as a bonus. Google Store orders come with a $35 credit toward accessories and three months of Google Health Premium; the device works with Android and iOS and emphasizes a minimal, band-based design alongside the Google Health app and its Health Coach features.

via Droid Life|

#deals #fitbit-air #google-health

technology26 days ago•4 min saved

Mega Man 2 Comes to Your Wrist With the My Play Watch

Capcom and F84 Games are releasing the Mega Man: My Play Watch, a 1.91-inch touchscreen wearable that lets users play Mega Man 2 in Classic and Arcade modes, plus a Play Time feature with animated Mega Man faces. Beyond timekeeping and fitness Tracking, the watch has no Bluetooth or apps, ships starting June 2026, and can be pre-ordered for $79.99 exclusively through GameStop.

via Time Extension|

#capcom #f84games #gamingwatch

tech1 month ago•59 min saved

Tim Cook’s health-tech legacy: how the Apple Watch reshaped medicine

The Verge argues Tim Cook’s lasting impact may be Apple’s health-centric wearable era, led by the Apple Watch which introduced FDA-cleared health features and large-scale studies like the Apple Heart Study, turning wearables into mainstream healthcare tools that extend beyond the iPhone.

via The Verge|

#apple #fitness #health

design2 months ago•56 min saved

Acer's 2019 eRosary: when wearable tech met faith

Acer’s 2019 eRosary was a wearable bracelet with a crucifix interface that could track prayer progress via a companion app; priced around $110 and sold through the Vatican site, it debuted at Acer’s 50th anniversary event in London but lasted only one generation, marking one of the company’s most surprising experiments.

via Creative Bloq|

#acer #design #design-history

technology2 months ago•11 min saved

Hilo cuff-free BP wristband detects hypertension, but cost and calibration hurdles dampen the win

ZDNET reviews Hilo, a wrist-worn, FDA-cleared blood pressure monitor that continuously tracks BP and can alert to hypertension. It’s accurate and durable but requires monthly cuff calibrations, costs about $80 per year after the first year for full app access, and data access is limited otherwise. Sleep tracking is weak, and the overall price undermines its appeal compared with cheaper cuffs or other wearables.

via ZDNET|

#blood-pressure #hilo #hypertension

technology4 months ago•8 min saved

Apple Pursues AI Wearable Pin to Compete in AI Market

Apple is developing an AI-powered wearable pin the size of an AirTag, equipped with cameras, a speaker, microphones and wireless charging, with a potential release as early as 2027. The device would position Apple to contend with OpenAI, Meta and Google in the AI-enabled wearables space.

via The Information|

#ai #airtag #apple

technology4 months ago•3 min saved

Luna Band: The Subscription-Free, All-Day Fitness Tracker Rivaling Whoop

The Luna Band, announced at CES 2026, is a screenless, voice-activated wearable that offers real-time health insights without a subscription, potentially challenging the subscription-based Whoop band, though its pricing and availability are yet to be announced.

via TechRadar|

#ces-2026 #health #subscription-free

health-and-technology7 months ago•62 min saved

Wearable and AI Technologies Enhance Understanding and Measurement of Biological Aging

A wearable-based aging clock called PpgAge, developed using PPG data from Apple Watch, accurately predicts chronological age, associates with disease and behavior, and detects physiological changes, offering a scalable tool for longevity research and clinical practice.

via Nature|

#aging-clock #disease-prediction #health-and-technology

technology8 months ago•2 min saved

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Hits All-Time Low at $360 Amid New Wellness Features

The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is now available at a record low price of $359.99 on Woot, down $140 from its original $500, making it the best deal since launch, with options for black or white and a full 1-year Samsung warranty.

via 9to5Toys|

#deal #discount #galaxy-watch-8-classic

technology8 months ago•3 min saved

Review of AI Eavesdropping Gadget

The article reviews the Friend necklace, an AI-powered wearable that records conversations and features a chatbot with a provocative personality, raising privacy concerns and criticism for its intrusive design and tone, reflecting creator Avi Schiffmann's edgy worldview.

via Boing Boing|

#ai #chatbots #gadgets

technology9 months ago•5 min saved

Revolutionary VR and Mixed Reality Displays Set to Transform Immersive Tech

Stanford and Meta Reality Labs have developed a groundbreaking, ultra-thin holographic VR display that uses AI to enhance realism and aims to achieve seamless mixed reality, potentially revolutionizing wearable digital experiences, despite current challenges in cost and durability.

via Rude Baguette|

#3d-display #ai #holography