A 15-year-old built a wearable sensor to stop his dementia-stricken grandfather from wandering at nightA young engineer, Kenneth Shinozuka, created a simple yet effective sensor sock. This device detects when a person with dementia gets out o...
20 May, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Dileep Raj death: How a smartwatch cost the Kannada actor his lifeKannada actor Dileep Raj died after a suspected cardiac arrest, with reports suggesting a smartwatch reading may have delayed his seeking m...
14 May, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Wearable tech powered by sweat could eliminate the need for batteriesScientists in Japan have created a revolutionary wearable device powered by human sweat. This innovative technology uses special enzyme ink...
08 May, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Google Fitbit Air launched: New screenless fitness tracker brings AI health coaching, 7-day battery life and iPhone supportGoogle has launched the new Fitbit Air, a lightweight screenless fitness tracker with AI health coaching features. The wearable supports An...
07 May, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Enduring wealth, lasting wellness. People in India are living longer. Are they also living well?India's rising life expectancy faces a longevity paradox, with increased years not always translating to good health, compounded by rising ...
06 May, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Samsung R&D launches startup incubation drive, offers upto $50,000 grantsSamsung's R&D Institutes in Bengaluru and Noida have launched the 2026 Samsung Mobile Advance program, an open innovation initiative for de...
05 May, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
Mother's Day Special: How AI, apps are empowering women to manage finances, improve health, build careerWomen are learning to keep pace with the ubiquitous apps and AI, shrugging off dependence on their kids for financial transactions, online ...
04 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
As mercury soars, e-commerce platforms step up measures to protect delivery workersIndian e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms are introducing measures to protect delivery workers from severe heatwaves. Companies are pr...
03 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Tim Cook cites three reasons for stepping down as Apple CEO after 15 yearsTim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO. John Ternus will take over on September 1. Cook described it as a planned succession. He will remai...
22 Apr, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Tim Cook took Apple to $4 trillion, now it’s John Ternus’ turnJohn Ternus assumes leadership at Apple, inheriting a robust legacy built by Tim Cook. While Apple's current business is strong, the future...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Deepinder Goyal claims Temple outperforms screenless wrist tracker in heart rate trackingA study conducted during a badminton match tested three devices — the Eternal founder’s startup Temple's head-mounted heart rate (HR) track...
14 Apr, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Ai+ Smartphone launches Nova Series with customisable technology, expands into tablets and wearablesThis expansion aims to create a connected ecosystem. The devices emphasize simplicity, privacy, and everyday functionality. The Nova Series...
09 Apr, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Apple, Samsung smart rings to be available soon: What's wearable tech? Is it worth buying? Here is all you should knowSamsung unveiled the Galaxy Ring, a new smart ring wearable, during its Galaxy Unpacked event. Set to launch in late summer 2024, the devic...
16 Mar, 2024, 12.59 PM IST
Now, a smart sticker can monitor your physical activity & alert about health risksThese 'smart stickers' are made of cellulose.
18 Oct, 2018, 03.21 PM IST
Wearable gadgets could soon be part of insurance policy: IrdaiThe 10-member working group will examine the role of innovation in insurance involving wearable/portable devices.
08 Oct, 2018, 05.23 PM IST
Indian startup launches wearable devices for fitnessThe flagship product of the line-up is the Connected Shoes developed with the most unobtrusive form of sensor technology, the company said ...
07 Jan, 2017, 01.27 PM IST
Most Indians prefer wearable technologies at work: StudyWhopping 82 per cent of adults in India have worn technologies such as headsets, smart badges and bar-code scanners for work-related activi...
16 Nov, 2014, 03.34 PM IST