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health-and-training20 hours ago•14 min saved

Sleep-Tracking Showdown: Apple Watch and Oura Ring Top Lab Sleep Test

A sleep-lab study tested 15 wearables against polysomnography in 18 participants across normal, restricted, recovery, and extended sleep, finding Apple Watch best for awake time but weaker for deep sleep; Oura Ring was most consistent across sleep stages; Whoop’s new algorithm was close to Oura for REM and light sleep but weaker for awake time; Garmin and Fitbit trailed, with the Circle Plus Ring performing poorly. For overall accuracy, choose Oura or Whoop; for awake-time detection, Apple Watch; Fitbit’s newer algorithm may close the gap in the future, though the study’s small sample size limits generalizability.

via Škoda We Love Cycling|

#apple-watch #health-and-training #oura-ring

technology2 days ago•8 min saved

AI Button Aims for Privacy With Tap-Activated Chatbot Device

Former Apple Vision Pro engineers unveiled Button, a $179 AI wearable that looks like an iPod Shuffle. It houses a generative AI chatbot and only listens when you press the button, addressing privacy concerns by not passively listening. It can speak aloud or connect to earbuds/glasses via Bluetooth, ships in December, and can be worn or kept in a pocket. The founders frame Button as a fast, hardware AI interface competing with other wearables, not a smartphone replacement.

via WIRED|

#ai #apple #hardware

technology11 days ago•2 min saved

Samsung Enables US Blood-Pressure Tracking on Galaxy Watches with Cuff Calibration

Samsung is rolling out blood pressure tracking to US Galaxy Watch 4+ devices via the Samsung Health Monitor app, but it requires a third‑party cuff to calibrate baseline blood pressure and periodic recalibration every 28 days. The feature is framed as a wellness tool to sidestep FDA clearance, with a future passive BP trend view promised later this year; rollout is phased across eligible devices.

via The Verge|

#blood-pressure #fda-clearance-workaround #galaxy-watch

health11 days ago•8 min saved

Sleep by Night, Move by Day: The Hidden Habits That Predict Longevity

New research links midlife behaviours to lifespan across species: longer-lived fish slept at night and stayed more active in daylight, while human studies suggest daytime activity and sleep timing predict lower mortality and a staged ageing process. The findings imply behaviour is a sensitive readout of ageing, with wearables offering a path to map ageing trajectories in people.

via HuffPost UK|

#activity #aging #health

technology12 days ago•2 min saved

Apple Watch Ultra 2 lands a hefty $300 discount at Amazon

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale cuts the Apple Watch Ultra 2 price by $300 to $499, making the rugged smartwatch more affordable with cellular, GPS, and up to 36 hours of battery life. It’s praised for its outdoor tracking, health metrics, and advanced features like fall detection and emergency SOS; while a newer model exists, the Ultra 2 remains a compelling option at this discounted price—limited time only.

via Macworld|

#amazon #apple-watch-ultra-2 #big-spring-sale

technology13 days ago•9 min saved

Oura Ring Expands Health Insights With Symptom Radar And Proactive Care

Oura Ring’s Symptom Radar uses baseline-vital deviations to prompt medical care, a feature that has helped uncover conditions such as lymphoma earlier and even appendicitis in some cases, though it does not diagnose. Oura is exploring more targeted, FDA-regulated signals (like high blood pressure) and expanding women’s health studies, while emphasizing that finger-based sensors—especially at night—provide high-quality data. The company aims to shift from reactive to proactive care, including insurer partnerships to broaden access to the ring.

via CNET|

#cardiovascular-age #oura-ring #proactive-health

health17 days ago•10 min saved

Why Your Sleep Score Isn’t a Verdict—and How to Use It Instead

Wearable sleep scores are approximate and device-specific; they’re best used to spot patterns and support behavior change, not as a medical verdict. Focus on weekly trends, total sleep time, and how rested you feel, rather than nightly scores. If tracking causes anxiety or information overload, take a break. For better sleep, stick to simple habits: avoid screens before bed, practice calming activities, keep a regular schedule, and note how caffeine or alcohol affect sleep.

via Lifehacker|

#health #orthosomnia #sleep-hygiene

gadgets17 days ago•38 min saved

Apple Watch SE 3 Deals Dip to All-Time Lows, Still Packs Flagship Flair

Apple’s budget-friendly Watch SE 3 is on sale at all-time lows: LTE model for $249, 40mm GPS for $219, and 44mm GPS for $249 (with LTE add-on available for $50). The watch gains a number of flagship features for the price, including an always-on display, on-device Siri, faster charging, 5G, and on-wrist music, powered by Apple’s S10 chip. Health features include ovulation tracking and sleep-breathing monitoring that can alert you to sleep apnea, though it omits higher-end sensors like EKG, blood oxygen, or hypertension alerts found on pricier models. Deals are available at Amazon, Target, and Walmart, making the SE 3 a compelling budget option for many buyers.

via The Verge|

#apple #apple-watch-se-3 #deals

business17 days ago•2 min saved

Meta Puts Some Teams on Remote Day as Weighs Massive Job Cuts

Meta told employees in its wearables and ads divisions to work remotely on a scheduled day as it contemplates layoffs that could affect about 16,000 of its roughly 79,000 employees, while also approving large stock-based compensation for senior leaders and maintaining heavy AI investments.

via Business Insider|

#ai #business #layoffs

gadgets18 days ago•15 min saved

Oura Ring 5 Leaks Hint at Deep Rose Color and Curvier Design

Renders allegedly from Android Headlines show the Oura Ring 5 with a new ‘deep rose’ color (replacing rose gold) alongside black, silver, and gold options, plus a matte ‘stealth’ black variant. The design appears slightly rounder with a sharper curve, the charging case and pedestal look unchanged, and battery life staying in the 5–8 day range. Potential new features may come from Oura’s Doublepoint gesture-recognition startup, hinting at future AI-driven interactions.

via Gizmodo|

#design #gadgets #gesture-recognition

technology18 days ago•5 min saved

Oura Ring 5 Leaks Reveal Curved Style and New Deep Rose Finish

A leaked look at the Oura Ring 5 shows a more curved, traditional ring shape and introduces a new Deep Rose finish alongside existing colors, with the same charging dock and portable case. Sensor specifics aren’t confirmed, but patents hint at features like blood pressure, ECG/atrial fibrillation, and closer device integration (e.g., with smart glasses). An FCC filing suggests a September release for a wellness ring, while Android Headlines still cites a 2027 launch window, indicating ongoing uncertainty about timing.

via Gadgets & Wearables|

#deep-rose #launch-window #oura-ring-5

technology19 days ago•5 min saved

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Leaks Point to Snapdragon Power, 5G and Satellite Connectivity

Leaks suggest the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will switch from Exynos to Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear Elite on a 3nm process, add built-in 5G and NB-NTN satellite connectivity, enable on-device AI with a refined BioActive sensor suite, offer a longer 3.5–4 day battery, and debut at July 2026's Unpacked with a starting price around $649.99/£599.

via Geeky Gadgets|

#5g #galaxy-watch-ultra-2 #samsung

gadgets20 days ago•54 min saved

Verge flags 20 must-see outdoor deals in REI Member Days sale

The Verge highlights REI’s Member Days sale (through March 23), curating 20 outdoor deals on gear like Garmin watches, tents, stoves, lights, and speakers. While most discounts are limited to REI members (join for $30) with an extra 20% off one full-priced item using code MEMBER26, the list reminds readers that planning ahead for spring and summer gear can pay off, featuring items such as the Garmin Forerunner 165 Music, REI Wonderland 6 Tent, JetBoil MiniMo, JBL Charge 6, and more Verge-approved gear.

via The Verge|

#deals #gadgets #outdoor

technology-and-wearables24 days ago•18 min saved

Garmin smartwatches finally get an official WhatsApp app

Engadget reports that Meta has released an official WhatsApp app for select Garmin smartwatches via the Connect IQ Store, letting users read and reply to messages, send emojis, view chat history, and accept/decline calls — all with end-to-end encryption. Availability is model-specific (Forerunner, Venu, Vivoactive, and Fenix devices), and compatibility must be checked in Garmin Connect IQ Store; this follows a WhatsApp app launch on Apple Watch last year.

via Engadget|

#garmin #meta #smartwatch

healthcare25 days ago•66 min saved

Smartwatch data plus routine labs power scalable insulin-resistance screening

The WEAR-ME study (n=1,165) shows that combining wearable time-series data with demographics and routine blood biomarkers can predict insulin resistance (HOMA-IR ≥2.9) with AUROC around 0.80. Using a wearable foundation model to derive richer representations further improves performance, achieving AUROC ~0.82 in cross-validation, and up to ~0.88 when fasting glucose and a lipid/metabolic panel are included. An independent validation cohort confirms gains with wearable data, and an LLM-based insulin-resistance literacy agent is demonstrated to contextualize results and provide personalized guidance. The work proposes a scalable, noninvasive screening approach to identify at-risk individuals for early lifestyle interventions to prevent type 2 diabetes, while noting limitations in data missingness, generalizability, and the need for longitudinal validation.

via Nature|

#foundation-model #healthcare #homa-ir