Google has finally revealed its smartwatch. Named the Pixel Watch, the company has confirmed that it will be coming this ‘fall’ – likely meaning between September and November. The Google Pixel Watch combines its own Wear operating system with Fitbit health tracking. Although the tech giant has supported smartwatches through its wearable operating system and completed its acquisition of Fitbit for $2.1bn (£1.7bn) last year, this is Google’s first branded smartwatch. Related Google Seeks FDA Nod For Fitbit’s Passive Heart Rate Monitoring Tech The watch can be paired with Android devices only an ..read more

CamDiab and Ypsomed announced that they are partnering to develop and commercialize an integrated automated insulin delivery (AID) system to help lessen the burden of round-the-clock diabetes management for people with diabetes. The initial focus of the partnership will be in European countries. Related Abbott Announces New Biosensors Based on Diabetes Monitoring Tech at the CES The new integrated AID system is being designed to connect Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor, the world’s smallest and most accurate continuous glucose monitoring sensor with readings every minute, to CamDiab’s CamAPS ..read more

Can you imagine being able to feel the cold of Siberia, or the heat of the desert in virtual reality? Well, it seems that soon it will be possible. The technology is already here, according to reports from TechSpot is likely to be one of the most immersive that we have known so far. Created by researchers at the Human Computer Integration Lab at the University of Chicago, chemical haptics uses autonomous wearable devices to simulate sensations in virtual reality. Wearable devices combine silicone patches and micropumps to deliver five different chemicals to a person’s skin surface. Related The ..read more

Fancurve, a blockchain-enabled digital fashion company, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking platform focused on building communities around virtual sports apparel and lifestyle collectibles. By engaging its audience through digitally wearable jerseys and interactive extensions, Fancurve aims to shape the future of digital sports fashion, connecting fans with the biggest athletes, clubs, designers, and culture-defining brands. Related The DIY StitchKit by MakeFashion Lets You Merge Fashion With Technology Fancurve is an original, user-friendly platform with bespoke virtual apparel ..read more

There are myriad ways in which people can experience physical wounds – from minor scrapes and abrasions to the effects of surgery, critical injuries, burns and other major traumas. The healing process for these wounds can also vary among individuals and may be adversely affected by underlying health conditions such as vascular insufficiencies, diabetes, obesity and advanced age. In severe cases, abnormal wound healing processes can result in chronic wounds, a condition which can dramatically affect mobility, quality of life and healthcare costs. Related Ultrasound Wearable Patch Could Provide ..read more

E Ink, a global leader in digital paper technology, today announced the launch of E Ink Spectra 3100 Plus five-color ePaper. Spectra 3100 Plus adds bright orange to the existing four colors (black, white, red, and yellow) of the previous generation. The combination of five vivid and saturated colors creates a more eye-catching display, which will help retailers improve their marketing and advertising performance. E Ink Spectra 3100 Plus offers a variety of display sizes, including 1.64-inch, 2.36-inch, 3-inch, 4.37-inch, 7.3-inch, and 8.14-inch, allowing retailers to choose a suitable size of ..read more

UK-based Virtual Reality (VR) startup Moonhub has launched an immersive VR platform used to train social and health care workers in caring for dementia patients. Related Apple Launches Study To Detect Depression, Cognitive Decline Using Apple Watch and iPhone Called Elara, the platform deploys a 360-degree, video-shot VR world to help professionals conduct enhanced patient care. Elara brings a new approach to traditional classroom and eLearning methods; empowering healthcare professionals to enhance patient care through a patented highly-immersive, low-risk VR training program, reports BBH. “D ..read more

HealthBeats, a Singapore-based healthtech start-up with end-to-end remote vitals monitoring solution, today announced the close of a US$3m Seed round led by healthcare investor Heritas Capital together with SEEDS Capital, the investment arm of government agency Enterprise Singapore. Related Singapore Brand BUZUD Launches Smartwatch With Sleep Apnea Detection The HealthBeatsTM Remote Vitals Monitoring platform provides healthcare providers and patients with a simple-to-use and simple-to-deploy solution to remotely monitor patients at home using clinical-grade medical devices. The user-friendly ..read more

Digital Musculoskeletal Clinic Hinge Health announced the launch of a Women’s Pelvic Health program, setting a new standard for nationally accessible and clinically validated pelvic healthcare. The program is delivered by a comprehensive care team specializing in women’s health, available in all 50 states, and accessible via a member’s existing Hinge Health app. “Pelvic Floor Disorders are one of the most common health challenges women face, yet it remains one of the most underserved needs by our current healthcare system” Related Hinge Health Acquires Computer Vision Technology Wrnch To Boost ..read more

Biofourmis, a global leader in virtual care and digital medicine, today announced it has surpassed unicorn status with a $300 million Series D investment led by leading global growth equity firm General Atlantic. CVS Health and existing investors also participated in the round, which will help fuel the company’s next phase of growth. Biofourmis also announced that former Medtronic CEO and Chairperson at Intel, Dr. Omar Ishrak, will join the company’s Board of Directors as Chairman. Related Biofourmis Raises $100 Million In Series C Funding To Accelerate Global Expansion With this investment, B ..read more