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WITEC is working to develop the first wearable ultrasound imaging system to monitor chronic conditions in real-time, with the goal of enabling earlier detection and timely intervention. Publication Date: February 3, 2026

From tracking sleep and steps to monitoring heart rate, temperature and stress levels, wearable devices like smartwatches and rings are growing in popularity as wellness tools

Samsung’s Breakthrough Wearable Technologies Driven by Innovation and Collaboration

Development of a personal health management system integrating digital twin technology and smart wearables in China

For more than a decade, people have used wearable technology (wearables) like the Oura Ring or Apple Watch to manage their physical and mental health. They track daily steps, heart rate, sleep patterns, and even blood oxygen levels. Now, neurologists are using wearables to help their patients manage chronic conditions such as epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease,…

Wearables have become an add-on in our daily tech lives. While customers get more addicted to their phones, this doesn’t necessarily translate into more phone purchases. As companies seek to diversify their revenue streams, the wearable accessory market has exploded in recent years. Devices like Apple Watch, AirPods, and smart rings have become increasingly popular,…

What’s the news: The Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) has launched a voluntary initiative to test technology-supported care for patients with chronic conditions who are covered by traditional Medicare. 

At the beginning of the year, the FDA announced that it would limit regulation of certain “general wellness products,” including some healthcare wearables. While lowering the barrier to market entry for these products poses low risk and could encourage greater engagement with health metrics, clinicians will still have to serve as the buffer between patients…

Perspective Control for Whom? Keeping an Eye on the Dark Side of US’s New Wearables Campaign. Nada Salem,Theodora Skeadas /Oct 2, 2025Fanny Maurel & Digit, Ambient Scribes, Licensed by CC-BY 4.0. Republish