New sensor could pave the way for urine-analyzing diapers

Urine analysis may indeed be a valuable source of information on a patient’s health, but arranging for samples to be taken and analyzed can be time-consuming. A new sensor could help, by allowing diapers to do the job on an ongoing basis.Continue Readi… Continue reading New sensor could pave the way for urine-analyzing diapers

Flasher tech puts bike lights and turn indicators in a set of armbands

Over the years, we’ve seen bike lights/turn indicators incorporated into wearables such as helmets, backpacks, gloves and jackets. The Flasher system takes yet another approach, by fastening the things around your arms.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycle… Continue reading Flasher tech puts bike lights and turn indicators in a set of armbands

AI algorithm detects asymptomatic heart disease from Apple Watch ECG data

A new algorithm developed by researchers at the Mayo Clinic can effectively detect patients with a dangerous heart dysfunction using data gathered by an Apple Watch. A large trial is now underway looking to test the clinical utility of the algorithm in… Continue reading AI algorithm detects asymptomatic heart disease from Apple Watch ECG data

FDA approves new Fitbit continuous heart rate monitoring algorithm

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a new Fitbit feature designed to continuously monitor a wearer’s heart rhythms for signs of atrial fibrillation. The roll-out is based on a massive study that last year reported the Fitbit algo… Continue reading FDA approves new Fitbit continuous heart rate monitoring algorithm

TshWatch Helps You Learn More About Yourself

A Tshwatch on a table

TshWatch is a project by [Ivan / @pikot] that he’s been working on for the past two years. [Ivan] explains that he aims to create a tool meant to help …read more Continue reading TshWatch Helps You Learn More About Yourself

Tracer, A Platform For All Things Movement Logging

The Tracer board strapped to the frame of a bicycle with a red Velcro strap

[electroSwing] is building a lightweight, battery-powered board to track and measure movement of all kinds, called Tracer. Powered by an ESP32, it has a LSM6DSL 6DoF accelerometer & gyroscope sensor, …read more Continue reading Tracer, A Platform For All Things Movement Logging

REMOTICON 2021 // Hal Rodriguez and Sahrye Cohen Combine Couture and Circuitry

[Hal Rodriguez] and [Sahrye Cohen] of Amped Atelier focus on creating interactive wearable garments with some fairly high standards. Every garment must be pretty, and has to either be controllable …read more Continue reading REMOTICON 2021 // Hal Rodriguez and Sahrye Cohen Combine Couture and Circuitry