Apple owes Masimo an extra $184.2 million, according to a federal judge who ruled that interest is due dating back to before last year’s $634 million jury award over pulse oximetry patents. The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California had previously sided with Masimo in late 2025, saying Apple infringed on four […]
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Smart ring maker Oura postpones anticipated IPO
The smart ring maker Oura is putting off its Nasdaq IPO, citing market uncertainty shortly after outlining plans to raise as much as $2.2 billion on a $15 billion valuation. In its announcement of the delay, the company said it is still growing and profitable, with 5.7 million users, and it plans to post 90% […]
Next-gen Apple Watch Ultra 4 includes new health features
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) unveiled the Apple Watch Ultra 4 today, featuring a host of new health, fitness and safety features. The new Health Sensing System powered by Apple’s S11 chip delivers advanced heart rate measurements, step tracking and a daily readiness score. “The new Health Sensing System and S11 chip take Apple Watch Ultra 4 […]
NextSense debuts brain activity-sensing headphones to improve sleep
NextSense has launched a pair of wireless earbuds, called Smartbuds, that measure real-time electrical activity in the brain and respond with audio stimulation to guide users into deeper sleep. In the statement released today, NextSense said Smartbuds were designed to “close the gap between passive sleep tracking and active intervention” with its innovative wearable technology. […]
BlueWind wins FDA nod for enhanced urinary incontinence wearable
BlueWind Medical announced today that the FDA granted 510(k) clearance for its enhanced Revi implantable tibial neuromodulation (iTNM) system. Salt Lake City–based BlueWind designed the enhanced Revi wearable device to deliver therapy more effectively. It aims to seamlessly support long-term symptom relief for patients with urgency urinary incontinence (UUI). BlueWind designed Revi for implantation near the ankle […]
Best Buy spends $400M on Current Health and its digital health tech
Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) recently confirmed that it spent $400 million to acquire Current Health as it continues to offer more digital health products. Current Health (Boston and Edinburgh, Scotland) is the creator of a remote patient monitoring platform that allows physicians to monitor and connect with patients in their homes. Its platform includes an […]
RhythMedix launches wearable cardiac monitor with cellular connectivity
RhythMedix announced today that it launched its next-generation RhythmStar wearable device with 4G cellular connectivity. Mount Laurel, N.J.-based RhythMedix’s next-generation RhythmStar with built-in connectivity is discreetly worn for extended remote monitoring without the need for an additional phone or communication device, according to a news release. RhythmStar is designed to enable rapid electrocardiogram (ECG) analysis […]
Study: Smartwatches, fitness trackers can detect COVID-19
Researchers are touting the use of personal sensor data from wearable technologies for identifying markers that could indicate COVID-19 infection. Led by Giorgio Quer, the research team developed a smartphone app for collecting smartwatch and activity tracker data, as well as self-reported symptoms and diagnostic testing results from individuals in the U.S., according to the […]
Could this soft, stretchable wearable help out kids?
Georgia Tech researchers are touting a wireless, wearable monitor made with stretchable electronics, saying it could be especially useful for babies and small children with skin sensitivities to conventional adhesive sensors with conductive gels. The 3-in.-wide wearable includes circuitry made of thin-film, mesh-like patterns of copper that are able to flex with the soft substrate. […]
9 wearable medtech companies at the Wearable Technology Show
Digital health wearables are increasingly making medtech strides: They can measure heart vitals, temperature and even track when someone falls. The Wearable Technology Show 2018 — March 13–14 in London — is highlighting some of the latest wearable devices in the digital health realm. Showcased technologies include sensors to help orthopedic surgery patients, a watch to […]
4 ways wearables will transform healthcare’s future
Wearable technology is moving beyond consumer-grade health and wellness devices – the daily step counters and heart rate trackers offered by the likes of Apple, Fitbit and Garmin. “They’re convenient, small, portable and inexpensive, but you don’t use consumer items for life and death,” said Dr. Arthur Combs, chief medical officer at flexible electronics company MC10 […]
