I went inside the secret China lab that'll make your next wearable more accurate

I went inside the secret China lab that'll make your next wearable more accurate

Wearable tech has come a long way in a relatively short space of time. Two decades ago, recording your heart rate meant being wired up to an ECG machine, or wearing a chest strap 24/7. Now your smartwatch can do it with a tap – and throws in step count, blood oxygen levels and a sleep report for good measure. Today’s fitness trackers are stuffed full of sensors and can accurately chart hundreds of different sports, activities, and exercises. Tho…

Biofeedback and Beyond: The Next Wave of AI-Powered Wearables in Healthcare Research

In just a few short years, wearable technology has gone from fitness fad to scientific frontier. No longer limited to counting steps or buzzing at reminders to stand, wearables are now at the heart of a data revolution—one that is reshaping the landscape of healthcare research. At the intersection of biofeedback and artificial intelligence (AI), a new wave of innovation is enabling real-time insights, personalized treatment plans, and decentrali…