Tag: Health & Fitness
Your next smartwatch could be battery-free –and powered by your skin
Power-over-Skin developed by researchers at Future Interfaces Group Technique transmits power to wearables using the human body Paves the way for battery-free devices powered through skin contact Self-winding watches have existed for a century, but manufacturers are still searching for ways to make modern wearables battery-free. A new research paper…
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Apple might still be developing that fabled smart ring after all, according to latest leak
It was recently reported that Apple had stopped worked on a smart ring A new leak suggests it might still be developing one It is also apparently working on a new band-type wearable and smart glasses Just weeks after we were told that Apple is no longer developing a smart…
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The Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 could launch sooner than expected – with new features and a thinner design
The Samsung Galaxy Ring took the wearables world by storm, with the product shoving this smartwatch alternative into the spotlight – and helping to generate more interest in competitors in the best smart ring category from the likes of Oura and RingConn. Now it looks like Samsung is gearing up…
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Your Apple Watch can now raise your heart rate at will, with real-time US election update notifications
Apple News is providing real-time US election updates via Live Activities The alerts will pop up on both the iPhone and Apple Watch You can can turn on the Live Activities lock screen widgets in Settings It’s election day in the US and it’s clear from social media and speaking…
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Personal training is losing its appeal, according to research – and AI apps could be to blame
On October 29, we reported that the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) had published the annual survey of its predicted top fitness trends for 2025. The research provides “valuable data for fitness professionals, business owners and exercise enthusiasts,” designed to “help inform critical business decisions and professional development plan”,…
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The Samsung Galaxy Ring is brilliant, but it misses the mark in three key areas
I am more excited about the Samsung Galaxy Ring than any other recent new product from a big tech company. Surpassing my interest in the Apple Vision Pro as a product that people will actually find a purpose for, the Galaxy Ring has found a place in my daily routine…
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