Category: Wearables
Ducati unveils inflatable Smart Jacket to protect motorcyclists
Bologna-based Motorbike manufacturer Ducati has partnered with Dainese to launch the Ducati Smart Jacket: an innovative sleeveless vest which uses D-air airbag technology to protect the body in the event of a collision. A versatile vest, suitable for every motorcyclist and for all types of road use, it's available in both men's and women's versions…
Could Nudge smart wristband prevent COVID-19 spread?
A British company has launched a wristband that trains people to stop touching their face, a common transmission route for COVID-19. The Nudge wristband uses behavioural science and artificial intelligence to psychologically ‘nudge’ the wearer. Its developers say the band helps minimise wearers’ risk of catching infectious diseases and can also help many of the…
Hublot announces Big Bang E UEFA Champions League
On the day of the draw for world football’s most prestigious club competition, Hublot announces a limited-edition version of the Big Bang e connected watch and a Hublot Loves Football UEFA Champions League app. The new watch is based on the Hublot Big Bang e connected watch launched earlier this year, with a…
Withings ScanWatch monitors COVID-19 symptoms
After gaining approval for medical use, Withings has announced the European availability of its ScanWatch to the general public - a device that can measure low blood oxygen levels present during COVID-19 and other illnesses. Developed by cardiologists and sleep experts, it is believed to be the world's first clinically validated hybrid smartwatch to detect…
Latest Tech Used in 2020 To Improve Your Health
The entire healthcare industry is being transformed thanks to the use and presence of innovative technology. This technology is helping those in the field meet the new and evolving challenges that are emerging. The fact is, the right technology can help any healthcare organization meet the increasing demand for resources and operate in an efficient…
Hublot introduces Big Bang e smartwatch
New from luxury Swiss Watch manufacturer Hublot is a smart watch, dubbed the Big Bang e, which it claims combines tradition and innovation with cutting-edge materials. As well as the from the "Time Only" analogue function, the Big Bang e features interpretations of traditional watch complications, such as a Perpetual Calendar with an immaculately precise…
Bosch smartglasses light drive module launches at CES
Bosch Sensortec is to introduce new technology which it claims could herald the way for smaller, lighter and more stylish smartglasses than previous models. Launching at CES, the Bosch Smartglasses Light Drive module delivers a clean visual experience even in direct sunlight, allowing manufacturers to reduce the width of the glasses frame, claims Bosch. It…
Google parent Alphabet agrees £1.6bn Fitbit deal
Fitbit is being acquired by Google’s parent company for about $2.1 billion dollars (£1.6 billion). The deal enables the internet company to step back into the hotly contested market for smartwatches and health and fitness trackers. A pioneer in wearable technology, Fibit’s market capitalisation soared to just under $10 billion after becoming a public company…
IFA 2019: Garmin introduces £299 Venu GPS smartwatch
Garmin has announced Venu, a new GPS smartwatch with an AMOLED screen and battery life of up to 6 days. One of many new wearables launched by Garmin at IFA in Berlin, the Venu boasts a wide range of 24/7 health monitoring features. These including advanced sleep with pulse ox, new respiration tracking, abnormal heart-rate…
Untie your Nike Huaraches trainers with Siri!
Nike is tying up with Siri to allow owners of its new shoes to untie laces using their voice. The company’s latest take on futuristic wearable technology has been embedded into its revamped Huaraches trainers. Users can tell the Apple virtual assistant, “Siri, release my shoes” through the Apple Watch or iPhone, via the Nike…
