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Amex Platinum Cardholders Get $200 Off Oura Ring 5 with Annual Credit
credit-cards1 day ago

Amex Platinum Cardholders Get $200 Off Oura Ring 5 with Annual Credit

Oura Ring 5, a slimmer version of the popular health ring, is now on preorder with prices starting at $399 and $499 for finishes. Amex Platinum cardholders can receive up to a $200 annual statement credit toward eligible Oura Ring purchases on Oura's site, effectively cutting the price in half. Enrollment is required, and the credit cannot be used toward the ongoing Oura membership (which costs $5.99/month or $69.99/year). Preorder starts May 28, 2026, with shipping beginning June 4, 2026; first shipments include a sizing kit and a one-year purchase protection.

via Upgraded Points|
#amex-platinum#annual-statement-credit#credit-card-perks
Smartwatches Lose Ground as Subtle Wearables Take Center Stage
technology5 days ago

Smartwatches Lose Ground as Subtle Wearables Take Center Stage

The piece argues smartwatches offer quick access to notifications and health data, but screenless wearables (Whoop, Oura Ring, Fitbit trackers) and analog watches provide similar fitness metrics with fewer distractions and more style. While smartwatches remain useful for sleep, steps, and workouts and can replace a phone for calls or music in some cases, many users may prefer lighter, less obtrusive devices that track health without the constant connectivity.

via bgr.com|
#analog-watches#fitness-tracking#screenless-wearables
Sony refines neck-worn cooling with Reon Pocket Pro Plus upgrade
technology16 days ago

Sony refines neck-worn cooling with Reon Pocket Pro Plus upgrade

Sony unveils the Reon Pocket Pro Plus, a refined wearable personal air conditioner that sits around the neck and cools via a chilled metal plate pressed to the skin. The upgrade adds a 2°C cooler plate surface, an improved cooling algorithm yielding about 20% more cooling, a redesigned exhaust vent for adjustable airflow, and a smaller Reon Pocket Tag 2 sensor for more accurate temperature and humidity readings. It will launch in Europe and other markets for €229/£199 (about $270), with no announced US release.

via The Verge|
#cooling#personal-air-conditioner#sensors
Google unveils Fitbit Air, a screenless tracker with an AI health coach
technology23 days ago

Google unveils Fitbit Air, a screenless tracker with an AI health coach

Google is launching Fitbit Air, a $99.99 screenless fitness tracker focused on AI-powered health insights via Google Health Coach (Gemini). It has a seven‑day battery, no display or GPS, and passive tracking of metrics like heart rate, SpO2 and skin temperature, with data syncing to a Google Health-enabled app. The device rebrands the Fitbit app to Google Health, includes three months of Google Health Premium but remains usable without a subscription for core tracking, positioning itself as a simpler alternative to full smartwatches and WHOOP-like wearables.

via Gadgets & Wearables|
#ai-health-coach#fitbit-air#google-health
CAMEL AI Treats ECG as Language to Flag Looming Cardiac Crises
technology1 month ago

CAMEL AI Treats ECG as Language to Flag Looming Cardiac Crises

Penn researchers developed CAMEL, an AI system that analyzes hours of in-hospital ECG telemetry to forecast dangerous heart rhythms minutes before they occur, framing ECG signals like language to look for patterns that precede events. The goal is to provide earlier warnings (10–15 minutes) to improve care while avoiding false alarms, with plans to test real-time data in clinical settings and explore extending the approach to consumer wearables for broader monitoring.

via Penn Today|
#ai-in-healthcare#cardiac-arrhythmia#ecg-data
Mind-Reading Beanie Aims to Type by Thought, Not Keyboard
technology1 month ago

Mind-Reading Beanie Aims to Type by Thought, Not Keyboard

California startup Sabi is building a noninvasive brain-computer interface worn as a beanie that translates imagined speech into on-screen text, aiming for about 30 words per minute with a high-density EEG sensor array and a consumer-friendly design, backed by end-to-end encryption and a large-scale brain foundation model, with a product expected by year-end.

via WIRED|
#brain-computer-interface#brain-foundation-model#eeg
Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer AI Glasses See Major Price Cut at EE
technology1 month ago

Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer AI Glasses See Major Price Cut at EE

EE has slashed the price of Meta's Ray‑Ban Wayfarer AI Glasses from £299 to £179, making a capable wearable more accessible. The sunglasses-style device includes a 12MP camera, 32GB storage, open-ear speakers, and Meta AI integration via the Meta AI app, with up to 4 hours of use on the glasses and up to 36 hours with the charging case; features like real-time translation are country-limited, and a Meta account is required for full functionality.

via Trusted Reviews|
#ai-glasses#ee-deal#price-drop
Six February science gems you almost missed, from smart underwear to brainy Doom
science2 months ago

Six February science gems you almost missed, from smart underwear to brainy Doom

A six-story science roundup highlights Edison’s revived nickel‑iron battery for rapid recharge (but lower energy density), a star in Andromeda that collapsed directly into a black hole without a supernova, a snap-on ‘smart underwear’ sensor that tracks daily fart frequency, simulations explaining how Kuiper Belt contact binaries form, AI-assisted work proposing a possible ancient Roman board game called Ludos Coriovalli, and DishBrain’s neurons learning to play Doom with a Python-friendly interface.

via Ars Technica|
#battery-technology#energy-storage#neuroscience
Apple Opens 2026 With AirTag Upgrade and Black Unity Watch Band
technology4 months ago

Apple Opens 2026 With AirTag Upgrade and Black Unity Watch Band

Apple kicks off 2026 by unveiling two hardware items: a second-generation AirTag with longer tracking range and a louder speaker, and the Black Unity braided Solo Loop for the Apple Watch. Both are available to order now in dozens of countries and will arrive in Apple Stores later this week, with Apple signaling around 20 more product launches expected this year.

via MacRumors|
#airtag#apple#apple-watch
Even Realities G2: Subtle, Lightweight AR Glasses Push Boundaries at CES 2026
technology4 months ago

Even Realities G2: Subtle, Lightweight AR Glasses Push Boundaries at CES 2026

At CES 2026, the Even Realities G2 smart glasses emerge as a refined upgrade over the G1, with 75% larger displays powered by Even HAO 2.0 optics for a brighter, steadier HUD inside near-normal prescription frames. They weigh about 36g, use a titanium-magnesium frame with a stronger stem, and offer a customizable Dashboard controlled by back-of-stem gestures or the new R1 ring. Key perks include real-time translation and improved note-taking gestures, while the Conversate feature showed issues on the showroom floor. Navigation uses a built-in geomagnetic sensor (not yet compatible with Google Maps) and health data is currently limited to the R1 ring. Priced at $599 with optional sunglasses clips and prescription options, the G2 positions itself as the most subtle—and capable—smart glasses available today.

via Mashable|
#ar#ces-2026#smart-glasses
Mentra Unveils Open-Source Smart Glasses for OnlyFans Livestreams
gadgets4 months ago

Mentra Unveils Open-Source Smart Glasses for OnlyFans Livestreams

Mentra’s Live Camera Glasses are open‑source wearables built for livestreaming to platforms including OnlyFans. They record 1080p video with a 119° field of view, weigh 43g, and offer about 12 hours of battery life with no built‑in display to maximize longevity. The glasses come with the Mentra MiniApp Store for apps (including an X app) and price at $299, with shipments starting Feb 15 (second batch Feb 28).

via Gizmodo|
#gadgets#livestreaming#onlyfans
CES 2026: Top Smart Glasses Innovations from Xreal, TCL, Rokid, and More
technology4 months ago

CES 2026: Top Smart Glasses Innovations from Xreal, TCL, Rokid, and More

CES 2026 showcased a range of innovative smart glasses, with Xreal impressing most with AR gaming glasses featuring a 240 Hz refresh rate and real 3D conversion, alongside other notable products like TCL's HDR glasses, Lucyd's affordable audio glasses, and Even Realities' advanced heads-up display. The event highlighted the evolving landscape of wearable tech, emphasizing high-performance displays, affordability, and privacy-conscious designs.

via Mashable|
#ar-gaming#ces-2026#smart-glasses