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Xreal Debuts Budget AR Glasses Under XBX Brand at $299
technology6 hours ago

Xreal Debuts Budget AR Glasses Under XBX Brand at $299

Xreal is launching a new sub-brand, X by Xreal (XBX), with its first product, the a01 AR display glasses. The camera-free, 62 g device debuts in China and will arrive in the US in July priced at $299. It boasts 1,600 nits brightness with HDR10, a new spatial anti-shake algorithm for smoother video in motion, and an interchangeable front-frame design with transparent or immersive modes, aimed at travelers, movie watchers and portable gamers as a lighter, cheaper alternative to its higher-end models.

via Engadget|
#ar-glasses#augmented-reality#consumer-electronics
Wearable ultrasound patch promises continuous fetal monitoring
technology1 day ago

Wearable ultrasound patch promises continuous fetal monitoring

Researchers have developed UPatch, a wearable ultrasound patch that can continuously image a fetus and track blood flow and heart rate, addressing the limitations of intermittent hospital scans. The device is currently a tethered, proof-of-concept and was tested against conventional ultrasound in 62 pregnant participants, with 52 pregnant women undergoing continuous monitoring. In one case of pre-eclampsia, UPatch helped reveal intrauterine growth restriction, prompting a cesarean delivery. The team envisions a wireless version for home use, with potential benefits for low-resource settings and earlier detection of complications.

via The Guardian|
#fetal-monitoring#medical-device#pregnancy
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 Glasses Get $70 Off Amid AI-Powered Handy Features
technology8 days ago

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 Glasses Get $70 Off Amid AI-Powered Handy Features

New York Post reviews Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 smart glasses, praising Meta AI for hands-free questions, translation and reminders, and noting an Amazon deal that cuts the price by $70 (from $459 to $390.15). The glasses boast a 12MP ultra-wide camera, 3K video, five-mic audio, up to 8 hours of battery (48 hours with the charging case), and come in a variety of frames and lens options.

via New York Post|
#amazon-deal#meta-ai#ray-ban-meta-gen-2
What Real-Time Glucose Tracking Can Reveal—and What It Doesn’t
health1 month ago

What Real-Time Glucose Tracking Can Reveal—and What It Doesn’t

Wearable continuous glucose monitors are now widely available to non-diabetics, offering minute-by-minute data on how food and activity affect blood sugar. But experts warn that constant tracking can confuse people, provoke unnecessary anxiety, and lacks clear guidelines for non-diabetics; while such data may help identify early signals of chronic disease, the overall public health benefit remains uncertain.

via The Washington Post|
#diabetes#diseases-and-conditions#health
health1 month ago

Excessive Daytime Naps in Older Adults Linked to Higher Mortality, Study Finds

A Mass General Brigham and Rush University study followed 1,338 older adults for up to 19 years using wrist activity monitors to quantify nap length, frequency, and time of day. They found longer, more frequent, and morning naps associated with higher all-cause mortality: about 13% higher risk per extra nap hour, 7% per additional nap, and 30% higher risk for morning versus afternoon naps; irregular patterns showed no increased risk. The authors emphasize correlation, not causation, and suggest wearable nap tracking could help detect underlying health issues early.

via Mass General Brigham|
#aging#health#mortality
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Teases Slimmer Form, Touch ID and Extended Battery
technology1 month ago

Apple Watch Ultra 4 Teases Slimmer Form, Touch ID and Extended Battery

Rumors say the Apple Watch Ultra 4 will be thinner and lighter with improved battery life, potentially via a larger battery and smarter power management using a new T8320 processor. It may also add Touch ID and up to eight health sensors (including blood pressure and hydration) with features like stress detection, aiming for a September 2026 release to sharpen Apple’s edge in the sports-watch market.

via Geeky Gadgets|
#apple-watch-ultra-4#battery-life#t8320-processor
Four AI Wearables in a Day: When More Tech Brings Diminishing Returns
technology2 months ago

Four AI Wearables in a Day: When More Tech Brings Diminishing Returns

An NBC News tester strapped four AI wearables—Amazon’s Bee bracelet, Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 glasses, Oura Ring, and Omi necklace—for several days to gauge whether wearing multiple devices makes life easier; the verdict: AI can boost efficiency, but overlapping features, privacy tradeoffs from always-on microphones and cameras, occasional misidentifications, and constant charging mean you don’t need all four at once—select a couple that fit your routine and weigh consent and data handling.

via NBC News|
#artificial-intelligence#consumer-tech#privacy
science3 months ago

Smart Underwear Tracks Gut Gases to Map Microbial Activity

University of Maryland researchers developed sensors in wearable underwear to measure intestinal hydrogen gas and establish baselines for gut microbial fermentation; early findings show healthy adults fart about 32 times per day (range 4–59), with volunteers being categorized as Zen Digesters, Hydrogen Hyperproducers, or Normal People for further study.

via Ground News|
#flatulence#gut-microbiome#hydrogen-gas
Apple bets $2bn on Q.AI to fuel AI wearables
technology3 months ago

Apple bets $2bn on Q.AI to fuel AI wearables

Apple agreed to acquire the secretive Israeli startup Q.AI for close to $2 billion, aiming to use its facial‑expression analysis tech to enable private, non‑verbal AI interactions through wearables like headphones or smart glasses, as part of a broader push to close the gap with Meta, Google and OpenAI in AI-powered wearables and features such as Vision Pro.

via Financial Times|
#apple-inc#artificial-intelligence#facial-expression-analysis
Men lose weight best with male-only, team-based programs and personalized targets
health3 months ago

Men lose weight best with male-only, team-based programs and personalized targets

New research shows men lose weight more effectively when weight-loss strategies are social, masculine, and goal-driven: male-only groups and sport-based, workplace programs boost engagement, while traditional dieting often falls short. Men prefer exercise over strict dieting, respond to small daily behavior changes, and track progress with wearables and personalized targets, suggesting that gender-tailored approaches yield better, sustained weight loss.

via BikeRadar|
#group-exercise#health#masculinity
AI’s health verdicts challenge: a year’s Apple Watch data, one doctor’s caution
technology4 months ago

AI’s health verdicts challenge: a year’s Apple Watch data, one doctor’s caution

Geoffrey A. Fowler uses ChatGPT Health to analyze 29 million Apple Watch steps and 6 million heart-rate measurements, asking it to assess his cardiac health. The AI’s conclusions were inconsistent and sometimes questionable, shifting with each query, highlighting the risks of relying on AI to interpret long-term health data from personal devices without medical context or oversight.

via The Washington Post|
#apple-inc#generative-ai#heart-disease