Browsing: Health Tech & Wearables

At CES 2026, where we presented our Best of CES 2026 awards, technology companies showcased their upcoming latest and greatest devices that have the potential to impact our lives. This was especially the case for health tech, where we spotted several trends that show us where the industry is headed — and, interestingly, one place where…

The invention of the “Manpo-kei” (10,000 steps) pedometer in 1965 heralded the beginning of a wearable technology industry that is worth about US$100 billion today

Image: Shutterstock UPDATED BYBrennan Whitfield| Jun 30, 2026 REVIEWED BYEllen Glover| Jun 30, 2026 Summary:AI-driven wearables are revolutionizing healthcare by turning daily data into actionable insights. With smart rings, watches, and biosensors, patients can track everything from sleep to heart health, allowing providers to create highly personalized care plans. moreAI-driven wearables are revolutionizing healthcare by…

Wearables have become a near-constant companion for many Americans. According to a 2026 study, nearly 107 million people in the United States own one. People track their steps, workouts, and recovery, and increasingly look to those numbers to tell them how their bodies are doing. But for some—particularly people with darker skin tones—there’s a nagging…

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) – Do you wear a watch or a ring to track your health and workouts?

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 19 (ANI): From AI-powered eye screening to wearable devices for arthritis patients, young Indian innovators are developing technology-driven solutions to make healthcare more accessible and convenient.Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup Remidio has developed a portable retinal imaging device that uses a smartphone and artificial intelligence (AI) to help identify eye conditions such as…

I spent last week rummaging through press releases, attending briefings in Las Vegas hotel rooms, and speaking with health technology companies about what’s next in their industry. While the products are new, the same themes remain: these companies aim to transform your life — and, by extension, your health — with their products. Will they…

Most wearables are very good at telling you what happened. Your watch can show that you slept badly, your resting heart rate went up, or your recovery score dropped. A ring can tell you that your sleep timing was inconsistent. A fitness tracker can show that training load has climbed faster than recovery. The frustrating…

Commentary|Videos|October 14, 2026 Wearable Tech as a Revenue, Clinical Service Opportunity for Pharmacists | NCPA 2026 Author(s)Brian Nowosielski,Lara Zakaria, PharmD, MS, CNS, FMCP

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