Google’s Fitbit Air launch is off to a rocky start on Android, with early adopters reporting pairing failures tied to a forced app update—and users are furious about the changes. On the day of its official release, May 26, 2026, the Fitbit Air—a screenless fitness tracker rebranded under Google’s Health app—is struggling to sync with … Read more
Sleep tracking apps can cause stress for people with insomnia as they heighten awareness of sleep quality and monitoring, according to a new study. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Researchers from the University of Bergen in Norway found that while providing insights into sleep habits helped some users, those with insomnia experienced more negative effects. “The rapid development … Read more
AI wearable startup Sandbar has raised $23 million in Series A funding as it prepares to launch a voice-enabled smart ring designed to help users capture ideas, organise notes, and interact with artificial intelligence on the go. The New York-based company announced the funding this week, with the round led by Adjacent and Kindred Ventures. … Read more
Wearable devices have split into two broad categories: Those with screens and those without. The former is a constant companion, sending you notifications and allowing you to keep track of your steps and fitness goals throughout the day. Anyone who’s ever checked their wrist expecting an urgent message only to find a blurry photo of … Read more
In a move that has provided temporary relief to millions of fitness tracking enthusiasts, Google has granted Fitbit users additional time to migrate their accounts to the tech giant’s ecosystem, postponing what many have called an inevitable digital reckoning. The extension, which pushes the original deadline further into 2025, represents both a reprieve and a … Read more
Dublin, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Diabetes Monitoring, Treatment and Drug Delivery Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis | United States | 2025-2031 | MedSuite | Includes: Insulin & GLP-1, Continuous Glucose Monitoring and 7 more” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The United States diabetes monitoring, treatment, and drug delivery market … Read more
From american sign language to texts using AI ring Researchers led by Cornell University develop a wearable AI ring that converts American Sign Language into texts for smartphones and computers. Using micro-sonar technology, the device can continuously and in real time track fingerspelling in American Sign Language. So far, users can use the device … Read more
The Apple Watch has made headlines again for saving a life, this time in a dramatic rescue involving a backcountry skier in Washington state. In this case, a skier fell approximately 1,000 feet down a mountain in freezing temperatures. Thanks to the Apple Watch’s SOS feature, rescuers were immediately alerted to the emergency. The skier, … Read more
Smartwatch and Fitness Tracker Bands Found to Contain Harmful Chemicals, Study Reveals A recent study has uncovered alarming levels of a potentially harmful chemical in the bands of popular smartwatches and fitness trackers. Researchers found that several brands of these wearable devices contain “very high concentrations” of a synthetic chemical linked to health risks. The … Read more
MeetKai and ThinkAR’s AiLens Ultra smart glassesImage: MeetKai MeetKai showcased AI-powered wearables and platforms as well as an immersive entertainment world this week at the Consumer Electronics Show. Through a partnership with ThinkAR, the two companies integrated MeetKai’s advanced AI software platform into wearable devices such as smart glasses, smart watches, and headphones. The AiLens … Read more