How to watch Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked August 2019 event

The Galaxy Unpacked event for August 2019 is almost upon us, and Samsung's biannual event is set to really pack in the reveals. But how do you watch it live? Here's how to watch Galaxy Unpacked.

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Note 10 Pro? Here’s what to expect from Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked on August 7

Galaxy Unpacked is Samsung's major event for big reveals, and this year's August event is going to be no different. From the Galaxy Note 10, to further information on the Galaxy Fold, here's everything to expect.

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Amazon is offering a major 28% discount on the Apple Watch Series 3

Smartwatches are growing in popularity as they provide the convenience to support your day-to-day. Amazon has a deal on the Apple Watch Series 3 that brings its list price of $280 down to $200.

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Bose Soundwear Companion is still $150 off - CNET

Originally $300, this likable hybrid wearable speaker-headphone continues to be on sale for $149 for a limited time.

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Amazon offers a 43% discount on these Michael Kors Access smartwatches

A fashion-forward brand like Michael Kors sure doesn't shy away from the challenge of keeping up with the times with their own line of smartwatches. Amazon has two of the Michael Kors Access smartwatches on sale up to 43%.

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Facebook is making progress with its plan to let you type with your mind

Facebook talked a couple of years ago about creating technology that lets you type with your mind. Aimed primarily at patients with speech loss due to paralysis, the company recently offered an update on its ambitious project.

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Amazon slashes $104 off the Samsung Gear Sport smartwatch

On the lookout for a smartwatch that’s flexible enough to wear on any occasion and is also a great gym companion to track your fitness progress? You might want to consider the Samsung Gear Sport. Wear it on your wrist for $196.

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Apple aims for iPhone 11 services-fueled rebound even as current iPhone sales dip - CNET

Its rosier outlook is largely prompted by wearables and a raft of new services like Apple Arcade and Apple TV Plus.

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The best budget-friendly GoPro alternatives that won’t leave you broke

Warm weather is here, and a good action camera is the perfect way to record your adventures. You don't need to shell out the big bucks for a GoPro: Check out these great GoPro alternatives that won’t leave you broke.

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Amazon offers a 30% discount on the Garmin Forerunner 35

The Garmin Forerunner 35 is a great Fitbit alternative that is stylish and lighter on the pockets especially now as Amazon clocks in a 30% discount. This workout companion lists for $170 but it is now on sale for $118.

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Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 impressions: All the fitness tracker you need

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 is one of the best value sport-tech products available, and one of the only fitness bands you should consider buying. It costs a lot less than similar wearables from the big-names, but does just as much.

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Get yourself a Fitbit Versa Lite smartwatch for as low as $137 on Amazon

The Fitbit Versa Lite sits in between a basic fitness band a high-end smartwatch. It’s equipped with a set of features robust enough for everyone except the hardcore athlete. You can order yours today for as low as $137.

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How Smart Bandages Are Transforming Medicine and Healthcare

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Global standards for e-textiles

“Textile sandwich” makes washable energy storage device

Fiber-based textiles are the ideal starting point for wearable electronics because they are softer, more flexible, breathable and biocompatible than plastic- or elastomer-based alternatives, according to a report in www.materialstoday.com.

Metals, conducting polymers and carbon-based materials have all been integrated with textiles to create the building blocks of electronic textiles, but these do not stand up well to washing. Now researchers from the Universities of Cambridge and Jiangnan have made flexible capacitors from layers of polyester coated with graphene and hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) inks that can withstand repeated washing cycles without losing function.

“In this work, we enabled the first energy storage device made entirely of fabric, based on graphene and h-BN, which is breathable, washable and skin-compatible,” says Felice Torrisi, who led the effort.

Graphene and other two-dimensional materials like h-BN offer a promising alternative to metals and conductive and dielectric polymers for electronic textiles, as they can be readily formulated into inks or thin films and are more environmentally stable and biocompatible. Most conductive fabrics to date rely on graphene oxide (GO) because its oxygen functional groups hydrogen bond to textiles like cotton, wool and silk, but they require a chemical or thermal reduction step to improve conductivity.

Torrisi and his colleagues avoid this reduction step by creating conductive inks from exfoliated graphene and h-BN in volatile solvents. The inks can be readily deposited onto polyester using a simple “dip and dry” process, in which the fabric is repeatedly dipped into the ink and dried. A “hot press” step, in which the fabric is heated to 200°C, removes the solvent and ensures good bonding between the graphene nanoplatelets and polyester fibers. Not only are the resulting fabrics resistant to water, they are superhydrophobic, so that water droplets pool on the surface of the material and roll off.

The researchers stacked together layers of the graphene and h-BN fabrics to create a typical parallel plate capacitor structure. The edges of the layers are sealed and then the entire sandwich-like structure squeezed and heated to ensure good adhesion.

“We designed the textile capacitor by stacking the graphene and the h-BN functional fabrics to form a conductive/dielectric/conductive sandwich-like heterostructure,” says Torrisi. “Our electronic textile is a portable, washable, and breathable energy storage element that can store and release energy when it is needed to power textile devices such as sensors, light-emitting fabric or speakers.”

For now, the textile devices can only store enough energy to power a small sensor, but improved designs could improve the storage capacity. “Turning textiles into functional energy storage elements could open up an entirely new applications, from body-energy harvesting and storage to the Internet of Things,” says Torrisi. “In the future, our clothes could incorporate these textile-based charge storage elements to power wearable devices.”

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Apple Watch 5: Rumors, Features and Release Date

The Apple Watch Series 5 is expected to be released in the fall of 2019 alongside the new iPhone. Apple Watch 4 hit the stores a month after it was announced on September 2018, so it’s expected that the Apple Watch 5 will follow the same pattern.

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The Apple Watch 4 was a big step forward for Apple’s smartwatches. It had an advanced design, a larger screen and FDA-cleared ECG technology. But the new Apple Watch could be even better.

While Apple Watch 4 is the best smartwatch in the market, it is missing some important features present on some of its competitors, especially in fitness tracking. This is what is expected in the Apple Watch 5 based on current rumors – and the Series 4’s missing features, reports CNet.

According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple may be set to introduce a new ceramic casing design on at least one model.

Kuo also believes Apple may make its Series 5’s ECG monitor available to more countries, although that may also be a software upgrade for the Apple Watch 4 – as well as a new charging option.

Apple filed a patent for a sensor that can monitor what’s in the air. CultofMac believes this sensor could be used to track your body odor and even air quality. In addition to notifying you about your bad breath, the sensor could also be used to detect low blood sugar levels.

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It has also been reported that Apple is working on a sleep tracking feature; which means Apple Watch 5 might finally be able to track your sleep without you needing to download a third-party app.

Price of the new Apple Watch 5 isn’t known at this time, but pricing will probably remain similar to the Series 4. “Pricing will likely start at $399 and go up for the 44mm size or stainless steel. LTE versions are expected to be available for users who want to data access (for services like Apple Music). Colors will likely remain similar to the previous model and existing bands will likely remain compatible with the new watch,” according to CNet.

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Elvie's wearable breast pump feels like breaking out of jail - CNET

Wearable pumps like Elvie and Willow won't fix your every breastfeeding woe, but they give moms some freedom and dignity back.

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Ossia, E-PEAS, and E Ink Partnership Develops Wirelessly Powered Electronic Paper Displays

New G-Shock Mudmaster gets added carbon strength, step tracking, and Bluetooth

Casio will launch the latest Mudmaster GG-B100 watch on August 1, the second to use its new Carbon Core Guard structural technology. The Mudmaster now also comes with step tracking and Bluetooth.

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How accurate are fitness trackers and does it matter? We asked an expert

You can get all kinds of different fitness wearables nowadays, from full blown smartwatches to simple fitness trackers, but just how accurate are they? We dug into the research and asked an expert to find out.

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Elvie's wearable breast pump feels like breaking out of jail - CNET

Wearable pumps won't fix your every breastfeeding woe, but they give moms some freedom and dignity back.

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Samsung may surprise us with quick launch of the Galaxy Watch Active 2

The Galaxy Watch Active could be superseded soon, if rumors are accurate. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is being rumored for release in the near future, despite the first model arriving earlier this year.

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The best smartwatch deals we saw for Prime Day 2019, and what to expect for 2020

Another Prime Day has come and gone, and the smartwatch deals spanned a nice range of different models. Here's what we saw for Prime Day this year — and what sort of smartwatch deals we can expect to see for Prime Day 2020.

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Digital Trends Live: Apple buys Intel’s modems, Ford has Spin scooters, and more

On this episode of DT Live, we discuss the biggest trending stories in tech, including Apple buying Intel’s 5G modem business, another successful SpaceX launch, Ford’s Spin scooters, Sony’s wearable air conditioner, and more.

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This groundbreaking bionic eye system restores lost vision with a retina chip

Clinical trials of a pair of smartglasses designed to help blind people to see again are currently taking place in the United States. Here's how the potentially game-changing glasses work.

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Ericsson Second-Quarter Operating Profit Meets Expectations

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active 2 Will Come in 3 Models and ECG

Sony’s Reon Pocket is a smartphone-controlled wearable air conditioner

Sometimes it feels like there's no escaping extreme temperatures, especially when you have to venture outside and face the weather. Sony may have a solution, however, in the form of a small, wearable air conditioner.

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Best smartwatch deals for July 2019: Samsung, Fitbit, and Apple Watch sales

Smartwatches make life easier by sending alerts right on your wrist. Many also provide fitness-tracking features. If you're ready to take the plunge into wearables and want to save money, here are the best smartwatch deals for June 2019.

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Garmin Vivofit Jr. 2 kids activity trackers go on sale at Amazon and Best Buy

The summer break is almost over but there is still time to keep your little ones active. Encourage them to exercise by giving them the Garmin Vivofit Jr. 2. You can get it at a discounted price from Amazon or Best Buy today.

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Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 review

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are meant to replace the vaunted QC 35 II as the go-to headphone for business types and frequent flyers, but does better voice clarity and a re-tooled design make these $400 cans the smart buy? We dig into Bose’s latest to find out.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active & Galaxy Fit: Everything you need to know

Looking for a new fitness buddy? Samsung just launched the Galaxy Watch Active and the Galaxy Fit, two new wearables with a raft of fitness-focused features that'll keep you moving and get you down to the gym.

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Maxim’s Health Sensors are Ultra-Small, Use Low Power and Deliver Clinical-Grade Accuracy for Next-Gen Wearables

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Looking for an Apple Watch alternative? The Amazfit Bip is only $80 on Amazon

Looking for a fitness-focused smartwatch but don’t want to shell out big bucks on the Apple Watch or the Garmin Forerunner? Check out the no-frills Amazfit Bip. It has all the smartwatch essentials and only retails for $80.

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Sport the Fossil Q Explorist Gen 3 smartwatch for 32% less on Amazon

If you want something far less pricey than the Apple Watch Series 4 but still want a wearable that's stylish, chic, and multi-functional, check out the Fossil Q Explorist smartwatch. It is available on Amazon for $174.

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Amazon drops 50% discount on the Bose SoundWear Companion wearable speaker

The Bose SoundWear Companion Wireless Wearable Speaker offers convenience and connection that allows you to be present with your music and in the surroundings. Amazon has it for 50% off for a limited time.

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Halo Sport 2: An Affordable Brain Zapping Headset That Boosts Athletic Performance

Lily Bioceuticals Announces Wearable 24-Hour Life-Like Synthetic “Second Skin”

Everyone wants to live longer but nobody wants to look old. For decades scientists have been trying to develop a life-like cosmetic “second skin”. Now, Lily Bioceuticals, a research-based anti-aging skin care and cosmetics manufacturer announced they have finally developed a second skin that mimics the elasticity and smoothness of an unblemished youthful complexion.

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BEYOND FLAWLESS™ SECOND SKIN is the collaborative effort by scientists and Lily Bioceuticals. This is the first functioning 24-hour “second skin” to the beauty industry.

This second skin uses a simple two-step process that creates a tight, undetectable bond over natural skin in under five minutes, flattening eyebags while covering wrinkles and blemishes. The resilient, breathable layer is swim, sweat and sleep-proof and lasts for up to 24 hours without residue or flaking. This life-like second skin can be peeled off in one piece, said Lily Bioceuticals in a press release.

To develop this second skin, scientists used medical-grade graphene, which is proven to be thinnest yet strongest material on earth, and cross-linked it with multiple polymers. When combined, the mechanical properties of the polymers improve dramatically, making this product safe and viable for the general consumer.

BEYOND FLAWLESS SECOND SKIN also contains active anti-aging ingredients e.g. stabilized Vitamin C, peptides, and extracts to provide long term anti-aging skin care benefits.

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Lily Bioceuticals scientists are poised to announce additional “second skin” products for the face and other body parts with equally dramatic lifting effects on wrinkles and blemishes in the very near future.

About Lily Bioceuticals

Lily Bioceuticals is owned by Bio-Nature Laboratories, LLC of Edison, New Jersey. The company has been creating high BIOTECH beauty and skin care products since 2008.  With a focus on cellular energy, paralleling the recent bioscience discoveries in anti-aging, they introduced their highly acclaimed NAD+ product line in 2014.  Achieving unprecedented results in clinical trials in the US and abroad, their NAD+(Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide), NR(Nicotinamide Riboside) products have become widely popular in international market.

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Digital Trends Live: Apple wants Intel’s modems, Toyota’s Olympic robots

On this episode of DT Live, we discuss the biggest trending stories in tech, including Apple’s plan to buy Intel’s modem business, Uber’s monthly subscription plan, Toyota’s line of robots and autonomous cars for the Olympics, and more.

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Clever new haptic vest could allow rescue dogs to take commands from miles away

Researchers in Israel have developed a haptic vest especially for dogs. It allows owners to communicate instructions to their pooch through specific vibration patterns. Here's how it works.

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The third generation of Google Glass may be nearly ready for release

Google Glass may not have been as popular among consumers as Google had hoped it would be, but the company is still developing the concept. In fact, according to recent reports, Google has finished testing the third generation of Glass.

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Bose Soundwear Companion is still $150 off - CNET

Originally $300, this likable hybrid wearable speaker-headphone is $149 for a limited time.

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Total Brain Joins AMA to Study Uses of Heart Rate Variability Data to Reduce Stress and Cardiovascular Incidents

Neuroscience-based mental health and fitness platform Total Brain is collaborating with the American Heart Association’s Center for Health Technology & Innovation’s (the Center) Innovators Network to find innovative and scalable solutions across the healthcare market.

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“We are thrilled to join the American Heart Association’s Innovators Network. By combining Total Brain’s vast neuroscientific expertise and innovative platform with the American Heart Association’s cardiovascular expertise and resources, we are well-positioned to further understand the connection between the brain and the heart,” said Louis Gagnon, CEO of San Francisco-based Total Brain.

The Center helps members of its Innovators Network in the healthcare technology field align and integrate their technology with Association’s digital resources to encourage development of digital healthcare solutions. Total Brain wants to use this partnership to study the validity and reliability trade-offs involved in using continuous heart rate variability (HRV) signals to measure and affect stress and high blood pressure. Smart watch and other wearable device makers will be invited to participate in the study in exchange for insights, benchmarking information and product integration opportunities, said Total Brain in a press release.

Our mental health affects our physical health because the brain and heart are two highly connected organs. Each year, an estimated 44 million U.S. adults experience a mental health condition. Those with a mental health condition are at 67% higher risk of heart disease. They are also 85% more likely to suffer a heart attack and 3 times more likely to develop hypertension. If the brain and heart work together and generate precious insights that may lead to prevention or better treatments for both mental and cardiovascular health issues, the press release said.

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“We’re excited to see Total Brain incorporate the Association’s condition management plans, called CarePlans, into this study and we look forward to applying our unique cardiovascular research expertise to help improve health education and health engagement,” said Patrick Wayte, Senior Vice President of the American Heart Association’s Center for Health Technology & Innovation.

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\Whistle Go Explore impressions: A smarter pet tracker

Whistle's latest line of pet trackers don't just track activity and GPS, but health trends as well. The Whistle Go and the Whistle Go Explore use research collected in a three-year span from more than 55,000 dogs.

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This Biofeedback Therapeutic Wearable May Ease Symptoms of ADHD

The Apple Watch Series 4 receives a rare discount on Amazon

Last year saw the release of the awesome Apple Watch Series 4, and although deals on these have been fleeting, Amazon has both the 40mm and 44mm models on sale right now. If you missed the Prime Day deals, then check these out.

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It’s time to check out the best Apple Watch deals for July 2019

The Apple Watch has surged to prominence in recent years. If you're in the market for an iOS wearable, we've sniffed out the best Apple Watch deals available right now for all three models of this great smartwatch.

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Theranica Envisions a World of Non-Pharmacological Medical Therapy Wearables

Theranica is an Israeli bio-medical technology company that develops wearable devices to reduce pain. This Netanya based company envisions a future where pain can be managed or eased using a combination of digital technologies and devices, greatly reducing the risks brought about by conventional painkillers.

Recently, WT | Wearable Technologies reported on Theranica’s smartphone-controlled wearable device Nerivio Migra, which received FDA De Novo request. The device uses Remote Electrical Neuromodulation for acute migraine treatment.

The company is gearing up to launch the product in the USA – including putting together the distribution channels, hiring a sales and marketing team in the USA, building initial inventory, etc., reports MobiHealthNews.

Theranica’s wearables are affordable, easy-to-use, non-invasive, safe, non-chemical, free of side effects. Some of them include proprietary monitoring and reporting attributes, providing key parameters & indicators to the treatment’s efficiency level.

Nerivio Migra is a breakthrough electronic device for acute treatment of migraines. Attached to the patient’s arm (below the shoulder), it is a clinically-tested wearable suited to be worn everywhere and at any time. Nerivio Migra, as well as other types of wearables the company is planning, are controlled by intuitive smartphone applications to easily adapt therapy treatments to today’s modern lifestyle.

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According to Alon Ironi, CEO & Co-Founder of Theranica, it all started with a pilot study in Israel. In the study, they tried to find the most effective and tolerable neuromodulation waveform, and to solidifying the basic therapeutic hypothesis. They recruited 71 patients with migraine. For over more than six months, the participants received four different neuromodulation waveforms, plus a sham (placebo) waveform. “At the end of the study, when we analyzed the results, it was clear that we were onto something,” says Ironi.

About long-term goal and vision for Theranica, Ironi told MobiHealthNews:

“Our vision is to provide a whole line of drug-free digital devices that will become the global first-line of treatment for several diseases and syndromes associated with pain. It’s time to have effective, safe alternatives to pain killers! And migraine is only the beginning…”

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Awesome Tech You Can’t Buy Yet: Wearable chargers and AI-enhanced keyboards

Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You may not be able to buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!

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Walmart extends Prime Day sale into Sunday: 4K TV, Apple, and Smart Watch deals

Prime Day 2019 has come to an end for Amazon, but that doesn't mean the deals are over. Walmart's Prime Day sale has been extended into the weekend. With 4K TVs, Apple Watches, and Nintendo Switch deals, there are great savings.

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Best post-Prime Day deals 2019: 4K TV, wireless earbuds, and Walmart discounts

Prime Day 2019 has come to an end for Amazon, but that doesn't mean the Prime Day deals are over. With deals from Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon still going on, this massive shopping event is continuing on through the week.

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Soom Launches Mobile App That Alerts Patients, Providers of Medical Device Recalls

FCC filing reveals impressive specs for luxury Movado Connect 2.0 smartwatch

It's been a while since we saw a smartwatch from luxury watchmaker Movado, but that drought may be over soon. FCC filings for the Movado Connect 2.0 have surfaced, and they paint a picture of a high-spec smartwatch.

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Withings Launches Two New iPhone-Connected Blood Pressure Monitors

Walmart post-Prime Day sale: 4K TV, Apple, and Nintendo Switch deals

Prime Day 2019 has come to an end for Amazon, but that doesn't mean the deals are over. Walmart's Prime Day sale. Walmart's Prime Day sale lasts all day today, extending a whole extra day beyond Amazon's shopping extravaganza.

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Best post-Prime Day deals 2019: 4K TV, wireless earbuds, and Walmart discounts

Prime Day 2019 has come to an end for Amazon, but that doesn't mean the Prime Day deals are over. With deals from Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon still going on, this massive shopping event is continuing on through the week.

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Abbott to Ramp Up Production of its FreeStyle Libre Continuous Glucose Monitor

American health care company Abbott, who was sharing exciting insights about their work in diabetes at the recently concluded WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2019 USA in San Francisco, is planning to significantly ramp up manufacturing for its lower-cost continuous glucose monitor (CGM), the FreeStyle Libre. Abbott had a major sales bump in the second quarter of 2019. The company now plans to hike production of the CGM by three to five times in the next few years, aiming to reach millions more patients worldwide, the company told Reuters.

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“When you’re making disposable diagnostic products, the more you can make, the lower the cost you can produce them at,” Jared Watkin, Abbott’s senior vice president for Diabetes Care, said in an interview.

Earlier this year the NHS announced detailed plans for increased FreeStyle Libre access in the UK, so that the device will be available for one in five people with type 1 diabetes.

FreeStyle Libre has been receiving acclaim for its positive impact on people with type 1 diabetes since it was made available in Europe in 2014. A UK study this year revealed the device reduced incidences of low blood glucose in roughly 80% of people with type 1 diabetes.

“The need to invest and bring up capacity is, we believe, going to be an ongoing activity for us,” Mr. Watkin said.

Abbott CEO and Chairman Miles White said that the system is becoming increasingly adopted by payers due to its relatively low cost and impact on health outcomes.

“We also continued to make excellent progress in the US, where Libre is now reimbursed for approximately 75% of people with private pharmacy benefit insurance,” Mr. White said during an investor’s call, reports MobiHealthNews. “Libre offers a unique value proposition, and that’s by design — it provides great clinical benefits, and we priced it to ensure affordability. Payers recognize that value and are increasingly providing reimbursement coverage for Libre, which helps lower out-of-pocket costs for patients.”

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Robert Ford, president and COO of Abbott, also commented during the call, saying:

“The standards and special controls for the ICGM, they’re very clear and they’re very transparent as it relates to accuracy thresholds, alarms, sensor shutoffs, etc. And we wouldn’t have filed an ICGM if we felt that we were going to fall short of those special controls. In fact, we were encouraged by the agency to file as an ICGM. We’re not going to speculate on an exact date here, but we expect it relatively soon.”

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Walmart extends Prime Day hot deals on Apple, Samsung, HP, Dell, and Bose

Walmart doesn't want Prime Day 2019 to stop and extended the sales event beyond its original July 17 end date. We found great deals on Apple, Samsung, HP, Dell, and Bose products to highlight before they go away.

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Mendix Named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Multiexperience Development Platforms

Mendix, a Boston-based low-code software platform, has been placed as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Multiexperience Development Platforms. In addition, Mendix is one of two vendors positioned furthest for completeness of vision. The company was founded in Rotterdam, the Netherlands in 2005 and moved its headquarters to the United States in early 2012.

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The new Gartner Magic Quadrant for Multiexperience Development Platforms supersedes Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Mobile Application Development Platforms.

“This is the first Magic Quadrant for multiexperience development platforms (MXDPs), its predecessors having been Magic Quadrants for mobile app development platforms (MADPs). The change of name reflects the evolution of MADPs to serve expanding app use cases and development requirements. These requirements go beyond mobile apps to enable development of progressive web apps (PWAs), conversational apps (voice assistants and chatbots), immersive apps and wearable apps,” the company said in a report.

The Mendix application platform is based on visual, model-driven software development. It is the only low-code platform that offers true native mobile application development. Built on the React Native open source framework, Mendix enables mobile developers to deliver the genuine native experience users expect, leveraging the full interface capabilities of mobile devices including Touch ID, Bluetooth, pull to refresh, infinite swipe, the camera, geolocation, and others.

Additionally, Mendix supports the latest multiexperience interaction capabilities such as conversational UIs including Siri and Alexa, chatbots, augmented reality, and real-time access to SAP Leonardo, IBM Watson, and other cognitive AI cloud services.

“With Mendix, developers can deliver exceptional experiences that delight their users and create powerful competitive differentiation for their brands,” said Johan den Haan, chief technology officer for Mendix. “But it takes the right architecture, the right design thinking, and intense collaboration between business and technology experts to create meaningful experiences to deliver the value these enhanced interaction schemes promise.”

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Mendix’s cloud-native, microservices-based architecture enables developers to create an expanding set of experiences tailored for each point of interaction and persona, without having to recreate the underlying business logic, data, and integrations. These personalized and often contextualized experiences are increasingly expected by users as they are exposed to new interaction schemes that are more capable, user-friendly, and relevant.

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Walmart Apple Sale: iPad, AirPods, and Apple Watch deals after Prime Day

Walmart’s competing Prime Day sale is continuing until the end of today. This has turned out to be good news for Apple fans — with discounts on iPads, iPhones, MacBook, and Apple Watches still on sale.

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Bose's Soundwear Companion is still $150 off, post-Prime Day - CNET

Originally $300, this likable hybrid wearable speaker-headphone is $149 for a limited time.

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Neurolief’s Relivion Provides Significant Pain Reduction in Migraine Patients, Clinical Trial Finds

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Is the Apple Card any better than a regular credit card? We asked an expert

The new Apple Card is integrated with your iPhone and comes with a titanium backup card for places that don’t accept Apple Pay, but how does it stack up against the competition? We asked some experts to find out.

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Walmart post-Prime Day sale: 4K TV, Apple, and Nintendo Switch deals

Prime Day 2019 has come to an end for Amazon, but that doesn't mean the deals are over. Walmart's Prime Day sale. Walmart's Prime Day sale lasts all day today, extending a whole extra day beyond Amazon's shopping extravaganza.

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Samsung Galaxy Fit review

Samsung’s going toe-to-toe against Fitbit’s Inspire HR with its own $99 fitness tracker -- the Galaxy Fit. It also has a heart rate monitor, can automatically detect six workouts, and has a battery that can last for days.

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Missed out on Amazon’s Prime Day Apple Watch deal? Walmart has you covered

Amazon's deal on the Apple Watch was pretty good, but it sold out within the first 24 hours of Prime Day. As an alternative, we'd suggest you shop Walmart, which has the Apple Watch Series 3 available for $80 off its normal price.

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Amazon drops Fitbit Ace fitness tracker for kids to $60 on Prime Day

We scoured Amazon during Prime Day 2019 to help you spot discounts on tech for kids. If you are looking for a gift for your preteen, consider the Fitbit Ace. You can get this fitness tracker for just $60 during this event.

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Apple Watch Series 4 smartwatch now just $360 in Amazon Prime Day deal

Amazon Prime Day is a fine time to buy a new smartwatch. The Apple Watch Series 4 is the cream of the smartwatch crop, and now in an Amazon Prime Day deal, the 44mm model can be yours for just $354, down from its original $429.

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Neurolief’s Relivion Smart Headband for Migraine Treatment Receives CE Approval

Best Amazon Prime Day 2019 wearable deals: Apple Watch series 4 for $349, Fitbit Versa for $104 - CNET

The Apple Watch Series 4 is on sale right now -- and lots of Fitbits, too.

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JULY 2019

MOIO is a start up from Germany founded in 2017 and passionate about forward-looking ideas for the healthcare market. Together with industry and research partners, they aim to bring them to market maturity. Their first product is the moio.care system – a smart care patch designed to support caregivers and family caregives.

The central component of the moio.care system is the moio, a flat, smooth and flexible sensor module. Inside, smart sensor, evaluation and wireless technologies can be found, allowing for completely flexible and mobile usage. The moio constantly processes sensor information and interprets it independently.

Only when it recognises a concrete need, the moio establishes a data connection and transmits the necessary information to the moio.cloud. From there, everybody responsible for care will be notified via the moio.app on their mobile end device and can provide help where needed.

Want to learn more about the smart care patch? Come visit them at the WT | Wearable Technologies Show at MEDICA on November 18-21, the hotspot for medical wearables on the worldwide largest medical marketplace.

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Smart Textiles Boost Wearable Tech Connectivity by 1,000 Times

Best Prime Day smartwatch deals: Apple Watch, Fitbit Versa, and Samsung Galaxy

Amazon Prime Day 2019 is finally here, bringing with it a number of great smartwatch deals. Whether you're into Apple's Apple Watch, or prefer a smartwatch that has Google's Wear OS wearable operating system, there should be a something for you.

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Digital Trends Live: Our comprehensive coverage of Amazon Prime Day 2019

It's DT Live coverage of Amazon Prime Day. From TVs to computers, gaming, smart home devices, electronics, wearables, and much more, take a walk through this Prime Day with the experts at DT Live.

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Progress in e-textile standards

No shortcuts

by Janet Preus

“If you’re going to do it, do it right.” We’ve all heard that saying, and we probably all agree with it, too. But if you’re going to create something that’s never existed before, how do you know that you’re doing it right? 

I’m not talking about a new technology, a new material or a new product. That’s generally something tangible, used in a way that offers its own sort of clarity: a shirt that monitors your heart rate as you’re exercising, a tent that gathers solar energy to power lights inside it, a conductive fiber that can be knitted into a textile. That, we get. All of these products have to be safe (that’s number one, isn’t it?), and do whatever it is they’re designed to do: monitor your heart rate accurately, power the lights in the tent, or be sewn into e-textile products as a manufacturer wishes. 

I’m talking about the industry generated and supported standardsby which the success (or failure) of these functionalities are measured. But you all know about standards. If you make anything having to do with textiles, you deal with them all the time. But when there is something truly new—such as e-textiles—there is no standard, much less the dozens of standards that could be required, given the complexities of designing, manufacturing and using an e-textile. There are standards for parts of these products (and many other smart products), but only some can be applied, given the fact that there has never been a textile like this. Not ever. 

Somebody has to decide what the standards should be, and that “somebody” is you—the researchers, designers, technologists, textile manufacturers, end product manufacturers, entrepreneurs and consumer-facing brands. That is exactly what’s going on right now. But the development of standards for e-textiles is truly just beginning, and there’s plenty of room for more of you to participate. It needs to involve everyone who is, or could be, invested in e-textile products. There are no shortcuts to getting this important work done.

IPC and others supporting this coordinated effort are doing it right, inviting and involving anyone who wants to participate, learn, or just comment. If you want to share your thoughts, one way you can do that is to respond to a survey available here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wearables. 

Our features this month will focus on up-to-date coverage of this topic, including new information about coordinated efforts between the U.S. and Europe. Look for that article by Chris Jorgensen, director, technology transfer, IPC, later in the month. My article, “Progress in e-textile standards,” will give you an overview, as well as what’s anticipated in the near future. 

More is offered at IFAI Expo this year in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 1–4, especially at the Advanced Textiles Conference Oct. 1. Jorgensen will be speaking at a “Fireside” presentation during that event. This really is the best way to learn a lot, fast, and to meet the people likely to be most helpful to you. I wouldn’t miss it!

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The Best Prime Day smartwatch deals: Fitbit, Samsung, and Apple Watch discounts

Amazon Prime Day 2019 is around the corner, and while there are likely to be deals on TVs, gaming consoles, and more, there will also likely be some great deals on smartwatches. Here's what we know about all the smartwatch deals.

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Amazon’s Prime Day price on the Garmin Forerunner 235 is the best we’ve seen

We've covered deals on the Garmin Forerunner 235 on Amazon and elsewhere quite frequently, but Amazon's Prime Day deal by far beats any other price we've seen for this smartwatch, either new or used. You'll save 58% through Tuesday.

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Amazon slices 46% off Microsoft Surface Headphones for Prime Day

Microsoft's first attempt at headphones was a good start, however, their $350 retail price is a little steep. Prime Day 2019 has the answer to that issue: A 46% price cut that's only good through Tuesday night, so act quickly.

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Amazon drops the price of Garmin Vivofit Jr. activity trackers down to $70

You can get various electronics for children during Prime Deal 2019. Check the deal on the Real Flower and Broken Lava Garmin Vivofit Jr. fitness bands. They are available on Amazon for $70 during the 48-hour sale.

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Amazon’s Prime Day price on the Garmin Forerunner 235 is the best we’ve seen

We've covered deals on the Garmin Forerunner 235 on Amazon and elsewhere quite frequently, but Amazon's Prime Day deal by far beats any other price we've seen for this smartwatch, either new or used. You'll save 58% through Tuesday.

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Amazon slices 46% off Microsoft Surface Headphones for Prime Day

Microsoft's first attempt at headphones was a good start, however, their $350 retail price is a little steep. Prime Day 2019 has the answer to that issue: A 46% price cut that's only good through Tuesday night, so act quickly.

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Amazon drops the price of Garmin Vivofit Jr. activity trackers down to $70

You can get various electronics for children during Prime Deal 2019. Check the deal on the Real Flower and Broken Lava Garmin Vivofit Jr. fitness bands. They are available on Amazon for $70 during the 48-hour sale.

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Best Prime Day deals 2019: Walmart, 4K TV, and wireless headphones sale

The best Amazon Prime Day deals have finally arrived. 4K TVs, Nintendo Switch bundles, iPads, and more are all on sale during this 48-hour stretch. Now is the time to find the savings you've been waiting for.

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At just $169, Amazon Prime Day now has the best deal on the Apple Watch Series 3

Amazon Prime Day comes once a year, and with it, you'll find the best deals on your favorite Apple products. Right now, the Apple Watch Series 3 is just $169. Get yours while supplies last.

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At just $169, Amazon Prime Day now has the best deal on the Apple Watch Series 3

Amazon Prime Day comes once a year, and with it, you'll find the best deals on your favorite Apple products. Right now, the Apple Watch Series 3 is just $169. Get yours while supplies last.

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Caretaker Medical Adds Carbon Dioxide Monitoring to its Wireless Patient Monitoring Platform

Best Prime Day Apple deals: iPads, MacBooks, and Apple Watches

Prime Day is officially here, and there are still some nice Apple deals to be had during Amazon's big event. We rounded up a few right here, along with a quick and handy guide detailing what Apple deals you can expect to find.

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Best Prime Day Apple deals: iPad, MacBook, and AirPods discounts

Prime Day is officially here, and there are still some nice Apple deals to be had during Amazon's big event. We’ve rounded up iPads, Macbooks, and more, along with a quick and handy guide detailing what Apple deals you can expect to find.

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Red Wine May Hold the Key to Wearables of Tomorrow

Best Buy drops prices on Apple Watch Series 4 before Prime Day

With Walmart and Amazon butting heads, Best Buy has decided to drop a few sneaky Apple Watch Series 4 deals into the mix to spice things up. We are seeing more and more Prime Day smartwatch deals go live as the event draws near.

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Walmart cuts prices on Apple Watch and Fitbit smartwatches before Prime Day

We've been monitoring Prime Day smartwatch deals over the last week or so, and many of the most attractive sales appear to be on fitness watches. Apple and Fitbit, in particular, are offering discounts on the Versa and Series 3 models.

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The Best Prime Day smartwatch deals: Fitbit, Samsung, and Apple Watch discounts

Amazon Prime Day 2019 is around the corner, and while there are likely to be deals on TVs, gaming consoles, and more, there will also likely be some great deals on smartwatches. Here's what we know about all the smartwatch deals.

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The best Amazon Prime Day 2019 wearable deals so far: Apple Watch and Fitbit models are already on sale - CNET

Prime Day starts next week, but there are already some notable sales on wearables.

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The worst Apple Watch problems, and how to fix them

Have you been struggling with one or several Apple Watch problems? Here, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most common issues people are having, along with a few workarounds and fixes for dealing with them.

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Amazon Pre-Prime Day Deal saves you $76 off Fossil Gen 4 Venture HR smartwatch

The Amazon Prime Day 2019 hype is peaking with the release of early deals. One of these is the 28% discount on the Fossil Women's Gen 4 Venture HR Smartwatch. Check it out to save on a classy smartwatch.

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Amazon knocks 15% off price of the Fitbit Versa ahead of Prime Day

Whether or not you’re a fitness buff, you’ll surely find love with the Fitness Versa Smartwatch. After all, it’s named “Versa” for its versatility. Take advantage of Amazon's early Prime Day deal and get yours for only $169.

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Texas A&M Researchers Develop New Device That Improves Lighting During Surgery

A good lighting is critical to the safety and efficiency of a surgery, specifically in lateral, minimally invasive and deep cavity cases.

Researchers from Texas A&M University have developed a new wireless device that allows for direct illumination during surgeries. This device can improve surgical illumination, make many existing procedures easier to perform, and potentially reduce complication rates.

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Sung Il Park, assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, helped develop the device, which consists of a light within a surgical patty. Patty is a pad used during operations to protect tissues and manage fluid. The patty design allows for illumination in the exact spot where the surgeon is working, reports Texas A&M Today.

Park’s invention combats the absence efficacy of most surgical lighting devices that can’t provide high-light intensity in a specific area, leaving surgical procedures vulnerable to low-light conditions and creating the potential for complications. Not only does the new device illuminate the surgical field, it also absorbs biofluids or blood in a surgical spot.

“The lighted surgical patty is a multilayer patty, wherein one of the layers includes a lighting apparatus,” Park said. “Two outer layers of the lighted surgical patty include nonabsorptive fibers woven near their borders to form a uniform surface that sandwiches together a center lighted layer. The center lighted layer has an LED light encapsulated in a biocompatible layer. The center lighted layer may also contain a number of LED lights arranged in various formations so as to provide a unique lighted environment for various surgical settings.”

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For this project, Park is working closely with Clinton Morgan, neurosurgery resident. He said the device could eliminate the need for extra surgical patties and lighting devices, and could ultimately reduce surgery time and costs.

“We filed an international patent in 2017,” Park said. “Kogent Inc., one of the biggest surgical tool companies, agreed on the license and is looking into a path to commercialization. Hopefully, we can see the light apparatus being used for surgeries by next year.”

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Samsung may surprise us with quick launch of the Galaxy Watch Active 2

The Galaxy Watch Active could be superseded soon, if rumors are accurate. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is being tipped for release in the near future, despite the first model arriving in February.

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dokiPal 4G LTE Smartwatch with GPS, Video Calling, AI Voice Assistant for Kids

Xplora 3S impressions: A kids smartwatch for calls and location tracking

If you want to keep tabs on your kids, but feel they are a bit young for a first smartphone, then the Xplora 3S kids smartwatch might be exactly what you need. We tested it out with a discerning seven year-old to find out what it's like.

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Amazon slashes prices on Apple Watch and Fitbit Versa smartwatches before Prime

The line between smartwatch and fitness tracker has grown increasingly blurry; if you're after for a smartwatch for both everyday wear and fitness tracking, then two of our favorites – the Fitbit Versa and Apple Watch – are now on sale.

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Amazon slashes price on Samsung smartwatches before Prime Day 2019

Amazon sneaks early Prime Day 2019 treats before July 15. Our predictions of the best deals are coming through as we see discounts for smartwatches and other tech. Check these deals to save on wearables from Samsung.

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Scientists Create Jellyfish-Inspired Robots that Deliver Drugs Inside Body

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Stuttgart have created a tiny robot that mimics the jellyfish, plopping up and down within a liquid medium. This research holds great potential when investigating the impact of environmental changes in the ocean’s ecosystem. Another aim is for Jellyfishbot to be applied in the treatment of cancer.

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“The idea behind this project was twofold,” says one of the researchers Dr. Metin Sitti, Director at the MPI-IS and head of the Physical Intelligence Department.

“We learn and take inspiration from a range of biological systems to create tiny bio-inspired robots. We use them to study and better understand biological systems. But more importantly, such newly created robots could perhaps one day solve the critical scientific and technological challenges we face in healthcare and environment, helping to improve the welfare of our society.”

The scientists named their invention “Jellyfishbot”. The untethered robot features an umbrella-shaped bell and trailing tentacles, just like its natural model, reports Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems.

As Jellyfish are one of the most common species in the ocean ecosystem, and are a key component in the food chain, their population greatly depends on their survival during their early life-cycle. Therefore, the scientists decided to investigate the ephyra jellyfish – the juvenile of this species – and studied its swimming, predation, and bio-mixing behavior.

They discovered that the jellyfish uses a paddling motion to propel itself forward. When swimming, it actively creates a fluidic flow around its soft body. It does so to catch prey by pulling and trapping small organisms under its umbrella while moving about.

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These jellyfishbots could also be used to deliver drugs inside human body. “A possible application scenario is to control the robot to swim inside the bladder under the guidance of ultrasound imaging, and to patch to a target, such as cancerous tissue, to release the cancer drug for a long time in controlled dose,” says Xiaoguang Dong, a Ph.D. student in the Physical Intelligence Department. “This could have a huge impact for patients. It could reduce the discomforts brought by conventional treatment procedures and increase the treatment efficiency.”

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Amazon Prime Day 2019 smartwatch deals: Apple Watch and Fitbit models are already on sale - CNET

Prime Day starts next week, but there are already some notable sales on wearables.

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University of Sydney Researcher Developing Electronic Skin That Could Help People with Disabilities

Apple’s Back to School Beats headphones promo returns, now includes Studio 3

Apple's annual Back to School Beats promotion is back, allowing you to pick up a free pair of Beats headphones with the purchase of any iPad Air, iPad Pro, or Mac. You can also save up to $200 on hardware thanks to Apple's education discount program.

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It’s time to check out the best Apple Watch deals for July 2019

The Apple Watch has surged to prominence in recent years. If you're in the market for an iOS wearable, we've sniffed out the best Apple Watch deals available right now for all three models of this great smartwatch.

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Common AirPods problems, and how to fix them

Apple’s AirPods are among the best fully wireless earbuds we’ve seen, but they’re not perfect. If you’re having trouble, take a look at our guide to the most common problems and what you can do to fix them.

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Strava extends its popular Beacon safety feature to the Apple Watch

Exercising outdoors can be exhilarating, but it also can be risky, which is why Strava introduced its Beacon safety feature. The premium tracking service is now available on the Apple Watch.

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This wearable sensor sips sweat to work out whether a person is dehydrated

A new smart sensor can tell whether a person is becoming dehydrated by analyzing the potassium and sodium in their sweat. Here's why it could be a game-changer for soldiers, athletes, and anyone who works outdoors.

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Mobvoi’s new TicWatch Pro 4G/LTE smartwatch lasts 2 to 30 days with a catch

Mobvoi may not be a household name in the U.S., but it sells affordable smartwatches running Google's Wear OS platform. The firm's next watch has been revealed, and the new TicWatch Pro 4G/LTE comes with full 4G access.

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Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 4G/LTE hands-on review

Mobvoi has launched a 4G version of its TicWatch Pro, which has seen some slight changes from last year’s model. The LTE connectivity only works on Verizon, but it opens a world of possibilities with the Wear OS smartwatch.

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Multek Printed Circuit Board Technology Delivering Powerful Interconnect Solutions

EVER Pharma Introduces Wearable Subcutaneous Pump for Drug Delivery for Parkinson’s Patients

Form’s AR goggles helps swimmers keep an eye on their performance

Form's augmented reality swim goggle will transform the way swimmers view their in-pool training. Instead of pouring over post-workout data, swimmers see their pace, distance, stroke rate and more in real time right on their goggles.

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Companies Entering DNA Sequencing Race to Reveal the Mysterious World of Microbes

E Ink Needs to Invest in R&D to Retain Dominance

A new report by Research And Markets suggests E Ink should invest in R&D to retain market dominance. The report detailed separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the rest of the world.

The report titled “e-Paper Display: Global Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts” also provides estimates and forecasts for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

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The report analyzes the use of e-Paper display in e-Readers, Signage/Poster devices, Mobile phones and others.

The report discusses in detail about Select e-Readers Available in the Market, Key Trends in the E-readers Market, Growing Preference for Linux-based E-Readers, Audiobooks on e-Readers, e-Readers in full color, Shift towards a larger screen size, Wearable technology, Smart cards, Price labels, digital signage, e-paper displays in unusual places, and more.

Some of the 31 companies profiled in the report are:

• BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.
• Display Innovations (UK)
• Displaydata Ltd. (UK)
• E Ink Holdings, Inc. (Taiwan)
• Kent Displays, Inc. (USA)
• LANCOM Systems GmbH (Germany)
• Liquavista B.V. (The Netherlands)
• Opalux
• Pervasive Displays, Inc. (Taiwan)
• Plastic Logic Germany
• Plastic Logic Germany (Germany)
• Visionox
• Xerox Corp. (USA)
• Zikon, Inc. (USA)

More information about this report can be found at: https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/9hh6j2

WT | Wearable Technologies Conference in San Francisco on July 9-10

The most innovative wearables event will be back on July 9-10 in beautiful San Francisco at SEMICON West to celebrate the 34th edition of the WT | Wearable Technologies Conference Series. Topics include data analytics in professional sports, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation with wearables, the future of digital health, medication and adherence, smart patches, workflow optimization and workforce safety and much more – featuring international leaders and experts of the wearables industry´s biggest names including Abbott, Autodesk, Datwyler, Kopin, Maxim Integrated, Multek, NFLPA, Omron, SharkDreams, Qualcomm, and many more. Register now to be part of #WTUS19

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Forget the Galaxy Fold, we want IBM’s unbelievable folding smartwatch

Folding smartphones haven’t even properly arrived and they've already been surpassed in desirability by a folding smartwatch from IBM that goes from having a single small screen to a mini tablet on your wrist. It’s unlike anything we’ve seen before.

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Amazon Prime Day 2019: Where to find the best deals on smartwatches and fitness trackers - CNET

Prime Day starts next week, but there are already some notable sales on wearables.

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Amazon drops the price of the Micheal Kors Access Runway Touchscreen by 35%

The Michael Kors Access Runway smartwatch may just be the smartwatch that combines functions and style. This touchscreen set is usually listed at $425, but Amazon gives you the chance to get this at a 35% steal.

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BraveHeart Wireless Receives FDA Clearance for its Life Sensor Cardiac Monitoring system

Graphene-Based Sensors Detect Diabetic Foot Ulcers Before They Cause Injury

Amazon Prime Day 2019: Where to find the best deals on smartwatches and fitness trackers - CNET

Prime Day starts next week, but there are already some notable sales on wearables.

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Make some time for the best smartwatch deals for July 2019

Smartwatches make life easier by sending alerts right on your wrist. Many also provide fitness-tracking features. If you're ready to take the plunge into wearables and want to save money, here are the best smartwatch deals for June 2019.

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Snag the Kate Spade Scallop smartwatch with a 40% discount on Amazon

Combine function and style, as Kate Spade Scallop smartwatch gives wearability a whole new edge. Amazon is giving ladies everywhere a treat by cutting the price down by 40%.

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Livongo Integrates Chronic Disease Management Service with Leading Smartwatches

Diagnostic Wearable Medical Devices Market Anticipated to Grow Substantially Through 2025

Wearable Skin Patches Market to Grow to Over $20 Billion Per Year by 2029, IDTechEx Research Reveals

The Best Prime Day smartwatch deals: What we expect from Amazon in 2019

Amazon Prime Day 2019 is around the corner, and while there are likely to be deals on TVs, gaming consoles, and more, there will also likely be some great deals on smartwatches. Here's what we know about all the smartwatch deals.

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AMA Passes New Policy Recommendations Around Use of Augmented Intelligence

The American Medical Association (AMA) has passed a policy addressing Augmented Intelligence – and not Artificial Intelligence – that provides recommendations for stakeholders’ concerns. The AMA also has spurred a range of concerns about the novel challenges in the design, implementation, and use—especially how AI will be incorporated into the practice of medicine and affect patients.

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“As technology continues to advance and evolve, we have a unique opportunity to ensure that augmented intelligence is used to benefit patients, physicians, and the broad health care community,” said AMA Board Member Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, M.D. M.P.H. “Combining AI methods and systems with an irreplaceable human clinician can advance the delivery of care in a way that outperforms what either can do alone. But we must forthrightly address challenges in the design, evaluation and implementation as this technology is increasingly integrated into physicians’ delivery of care to patients.”

According to the new policy, the AMA will:

• Leverage its ongoing engagement in digital health and other priority areas for improving patient outcomes and physicians’ professional satisfaction to help set priorities for health care AI, reports AMA in a press release.
• Identify opportunities to integrate healthcare AI.
• Promote development of high-quality, thoughtfully designed, clinically validated health care AI that is user-centered, is transparent, conforms to leading standards, identifies bias and safeguards patients’ and others’ interests and preserves security of personal information.
• Encourage education to promote greater understanding of benefits and limitations of healthcare AI.
• Explore the legal implications of healthcare AI.

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“To reap the benefits for patient care, physicians must have the skills to work comfortably with health care AI. Just as working effectively with EHRs is now part of training for medical students and residents, educating physicians to work effectively with AI systems, or more narrowly, the AI algorithms that can inform clinical care decisions, will be critical to the future of AI in health care,” Ehrenfeld said.

WT | Wearable Technologies Conference in San Francisco on July 9-10

The most innovative wearables event will be back on July 9-10 in beautiful San Francisco at SEMICON West to celebrate the 34th edition of the WT | Wearable Technologies Conference Series. Topics include data analytics in professional sports, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation with wearables, the future of digital health, medication and adherence, smart patches, workflow optimization and workforce safety and much more – featuring international leaders and experts of the wearables industry´s biggest names including Abbott, Autodesk, Datwyler, Kopin, Maxim Integrated, Multek, NFLPA, Omron, SharkDreams, Qualcomm, and many more. Register now to be part of #WTUS19

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Amazon drops prices on Garmin vivoactive HR smartwatches with 4th of July sale

Kick-start an active lifestyle by getting your hands on a reliable fitness tracker like the Garmin vivoactive HR GPS Smart Watch. You can order the regular fit version today on Amazon for only $190.

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Garmin Forerunner 35 fitness smartwatch gets 29% price cut ahead of Prime Day

A fitness watch needs to be affordable, packed with features and is comfortable and stylish. The Garmin Forerunner 35 is an ideal workout companion. It normally costs $170, but now it’s available for only $119 on Amazon.

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Amazon 4th of July deals: Apple Watch, iPad, Ring, Fire TV, and more

Amazon has loads of great deals in all categories leading to the 4th of July and the holiday weekend. Amazon dropped prices on Apple Watches, the latest Apple iPads, smart home devices, and small kitchen and home appliances. 

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Exclusive: This is Mobvoi’s next Wear OS smartwatch, and it likely adds 4G LTE

Mobvoi may not be a household name in the U.S., but it sells affordable smartwatches running Google's Wear OS platform. The company's next watch has leaked -- by Mobvoi itself -- and Digital Trends managed to snap a screenshot.

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Digital Trends Live: Tesla sales records, fixing the Galaxy Fold, and more

On this episode of DT Live, we take a look at the trending tech stories of the day, including Tesla’s sales records, Samsung's fix for the Galaxy Fold, smartglasses that help you keep things in focus, and more.

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It’s time to check out the best Apple Watch deals for July 2019

The Apple Watch has surged to prominence in recent years. If you're in the market for an iOS wearable, we've sniffed out the best Apple Watch deals available right now for all three models of this great smartwatch.

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Lots of power in a tiny space: CoinPower ensures durability for wearables and hearables

VARTA Microbattery at the 34th WT | Wearable Technologies Conference in San Francisco on July 9-10 

Nowadays, no-one needs a key to open or start a modern car. That’s the task of miniature computers, which are designed by car manufacturers to perform an increasing number of functions. These smart keys can do quite a lot more. For example, they provide information about the oil level, the distance that can still be travelled, the filling level of the petrol tank, the status of the doors and windows and the control of the fully automated parking and manoeuvring. In order to be able to complete all of these tasks smoothly, rechargeable lithium ion batteries with a high energy density and capacity are required, which also need to be very robust and reliable at the same time. On 9th and 10th July 2019, VARTA Microbattery will be presenting its range of rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries for wearables and hearables at the 34th WT | Wearable Technologies Conference in San Francisco, co-located with SEMICON West trade fair.

The provision of energy in a tiny space is playing a growing role in an increasing number of aspects of modern mobility and health. As well as cars, this is also the case with hearables, which are worn on or in the ear. They not only facilitate hearing, but also offer a wide range of other functions, such as listening to music, hands-free telephony, voice amplification or simultaneous translation. As well as classic hearing aids, hearables include over-ear headphones and wireless telephony earbuds.

From hearables and step counters in shoes to fitness trackers with vital data measurements, these devices are always only as good as their energy supply. Standards are high, as they need to be reliable and durable. This is where the CoinPower button cells from VARTA Microbattery often come in use for wearables, with their small size, high energy density and extraordinary mechanical stability. Short charging times, a high degree of reliability and a robust structure round off their profile. The smallest models, the CP 7840 and CP 9440, are just four millimetres thick and have been developed with headphones, fitness wristbands and smart keys in mind. However, they are also being increasingly used in medical equipment.

The form and high energy density of the CoinPower series makes these microbatteries the ideal solution for wearables and medical devices. They have an energy density that is up to 30 percent higher than comparable batteries available on the market. Miniaturisation is making constant progress, as Philipp Miehlich, General Manager OEM at VARTA Microbattery GmbH, explains: “In this segment, we have developed unique competitive advantages and are benefiting from the shift in technology away from cylindrical battery cells to coin format batteries. We have been supporting this change in technology for wireless headphones with our leading technology, and are setting the standards in the industry in this area with our stream of new innovations.” The CoinPower series will be produced using fully automated processes in one of the most state of the art European production sites in Ellwangen.

On 9 July at 2:15 pm, in Room 24, Philipp Miehlich, General Manager at VARTA Microbattery, will give a presentation on “The Latest Generation of Rechargeable Microbatteries” as part of the “Enabling Tech – The Big Picture” session.

About VARTA AG
VARTA AG, as the parent company of the Group, is active in the Microbatteries and Power&Energy business segments through its subsidiaries VARTA Microbattery GmbH and VARTA Storage GmbH. Today, VARTA Microbattery GmbH is already an innovation leader in the field of microbatteries, one of the market leaders for hearing aid batteries and is also striving for market leadership for lithium-ion batteries in the wearables sector, especially for hearables. Power&Energy focuses on intelligent energy solutions for tailor-made battery storage systems for OEM customers as well as on the design, system integration and assembly of stationary lithium-ion energy storage systems. With five production and manufacturing facilities in Europe and Asia as well as sales centers in Asia, Europe and the USA, the operating subsidiaries of the VARTA AG Group are currently active in over 75 countries worldwide.

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