In a world characterized by rapid technological advancements, health monitoring has taken a giant leap forward with the groundbreaking innovation by LIFEPLUS with its flagship product LIFELEAF. This month, we're excited to shine a spotlight on this remarkable creation that is changing the way we track and take control of our health. LIFELEAF is not just another health and fitness tracker; it is an adaptive self-learning solution designed to empower individuals and their loved ones to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.

Addressing a Real Problem

The journey of LIFELEAF began with a personal frustration. One of the co-founders, deeply concerned about the lack of timely vital health information available for his aging relatives living far away, embarked on a mission to bridge the gap. He realized that having real-time insights into daily vital health statistics could significantly improve healthcare outcomes for his loved ones. This realization marked the birth of LIFELEAF, an ingenious solution that combines innovation with empathy.

A Revolutionary Approach to Health Tracking

LIFELEAF distinguishes itself from conventional health and fitness trackers in several ways. Equipped with a network of non-invasive sensors, it continuously monitors an array of vital statistics. This real-time data is streamed to a HIPAA-compliant cloud storage platform, where sophisticated AI algorithms work their magic to generate actionable insights. These insights are then transmitted to the user's mobile application in the form of alerts and notifications.

One of the most remarkable aspects of LIFELEAF is its focus on creating a community of care. By sharing your health data with a selected community, which can include family, friends, and healthcare providers, you can collaborate on ensuring your well-being. Accessible through a personal web portal, this data-sharing feature makes it easy for your support system to keep an eye on your health and provide help when needed.

Key Features: A Comprehensive Health Picture

LIFELEAF's extensive set of features is designed to provide a holistic view of your health:

Oxygen Saturation: By monitoring your blood oxygen levels in tandem with blood sugar levels, you can ensure the health of your cells.

Heart Rate and Rhythm: Track your heart's function and rhythm with continuous measurements, aiming for a better-resting heart rate.

Respiration: Every breath matters, and by measuring your respiration rate, you can assess overall heart health and detect short-term blood sugar complications.

Steps: Count your steps as motivation to reach new levels, as physical activity supports every physiological system.

Meals: Health begins with nutrition, and LIFELEAF lets you see how your meal choices affect your overall health trends through easy meal tracking.

Data Sharing: LIFELEAF allows you to share your data with your doctor, family, or caregivers in a HIPAA-compliant format, creating a collaborative approach to health management.

Alerts: Instant alerts notify you whenever your health levels fall outside specified ranges. Directional arrows and color coding provide extra context to help you quickly understand each alert.

Always-On Monitoring: LIFELEAF works round the clock, automatically measuring and tracking your metrics throughout the day, without inconveniencing you.

Motivation: Monitor your progress and witness the true impact of your habits on your health, providing you with the motivation to make positive changes.

Comprehensive Web Portal: Access a detailed view of your data, and make it easy for loved ones to log in and monitor your health from anywhere.

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Product Details

The user interface of LIFELEAF is designed to be simple and easy to understand, enabling users to visualize their data and interpret health implications at a level that suits their needs.

Cutting-edge Sensors: LIFELEAF utilizes innovative optical sensors that measure key health markers with groundbreaking technology that is safe, accurate, and completely non-invasive.

Intelligent Data: The more you wear LIFELEAF, the smarter it becomes, helping you see and understand your health in new and meaningful ways.

Comfortable Design: The LIFELEAF strap and body are thoughtfully designed to be worn all the time, offering breathability and comfort without interfering with your daily activities.

In conclusion, LIFELEAF is more than a health and fitness tracker; it's a paradigm shift in the way we approach health and wellness. It empowers individuals to take charge of their well-being while fostering a community of care. With its non-invasive sensors, AI-driven insights, and real-time monitoring, LIFELEAF is setting a new standard in health tracking and management, making it our Innovation of the Month. Whether you're focused on managing chronic conditions or simply aiming for a healthier lifestyle, LIFELEAF provides the tools and insights you need to make informed decisions about your health.

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HoneyNaps, the leading-edge AI-based sleep disorder diagnosis software company, has announced that its SOMNUM AI sleep disease analysis algorithm has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA).

AI and medical devices are a sought-after combination, but the FDA has granted only two approvals for sleep disease diagnosis solutions by U.S. companies. HoneyNaps is the first Korean company to identify its FDA approval as a demonstration of its technology's capabilities. By integrating the latest AI research trends with diagnostic algorithms based on multi-channel/time series sleep biosignal data rather than by reading video images, HoneyNaps is paving the way for the future of AI in healthcare.

Sleep biosignals tend to include electroencephalograms, electrooculograms, chin and leg electromyograms, electrocardiograms, respiratory airflow and effort, oxygen saturation, posture, and snoring, and these are monitored continuously during sleep for assessing sleep status and sleep disorder diagnosis via polysomnography.

The process of reading these results can take up to three to four hours by skilled personnel. AI reading systems have become highly researched to overcome staffing and time obstacles. The complex and heterogeneous nature of biosignals lends to a high level of difficulty when it comes to improving such AI systems to a level that yields the same output as a human.

HoneyNaps' AI solution for diagnosing sleep disorders,' SOMNUM,' transcends conventional video image reading systems for biosignals. It leverages deep learning-based AI to perform real-time analysis of vast volumes of multi-channel/time series biosignals, setting a new standard for accuracy and transparency in the field. SOMNUM's development is underpinned by the pioneeringeXplainable Medical AI (XAI) technology.

Professor Ji Ho Choi, Head of the Centre for Sleep Medicine at Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, said, "Like the AlphaGocase, which defeated humanity, this FDA approval is a very important event and a turning point in the field of sleep medicine in Korea. In the future, AI reading technology for biosignals is expected to play a very important role, similar to AI autonomous driving technology in cars. Furthermore, with the continuous improvement of biosignals AI reading technology, it will be possible to detect or predict some cardiovascular, neurological, and muscular diseases beyond the diagnosis of sleep disorders."

Numerous studies using SOMNUM have been presented at international conferences as part of presentations such as "A robust hybrid algorithm for automatic respiratory events scoring in adults" at Sleep 2023, and "Validation study of neural network algorithm for automated sleep stage scoring" at World Sleep 2019, held by the World Sleep Society (WSS). In addition, the study "Validation study on automated sleep stage scoring using a deep learning algorithm" was published in an SCIE journal.

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Tae Kyoung Ha, General Representative Director at HoneyNaps, said, "The FDA has recently strengthened its review of AI-based medical devices, and we passed the review in three years by conducting clinical trials with 400 subjects including U.S. citizens directly, rather than through an agency, from the validation stage.

This is an opportunity for us to further enhance our technology, such as adding diagnostic functions for cardiovascular and neuromuscular diseases, and to accelerate our expansion into the global market."

About HoneyNaps

HoneyNaps develops essential technologies for sleep disease diagnosis, biosignal monitoring, assessments, and treatments including the company's groundbreaking tech SOMNUM.

Pain Relief Technology, LLC, a newcomer to the wellness industry, has unveiled the Bax-si, its flagship, eponymous device, designed to provide non-invasive pain relief for those who suffer from lower back discomfort. Their invention comes at a time when back pain relief products are seeing a surge in demand, with many adults and seniors seeking efficient, home-based solutions to their back muscle inflammation and sacroiliac joint-related issues.

The unique selling point of the Bax-si is its focus on opening the sacroiliac joint, thus relieving pressure and discomfort in the lower back region. As per the company's testimonials, no other device in the market today offers this unique method of offering sacroiliac joint pain relief. The Bax-si is an FSA/HSA eligible product.

A spokesperson for the company has stated "We identified that while there are numerous lower back pain relief products available, none specifically target the sacroiliac joint - a key pain point for many."

The Bax-si offers a customizable approach, with the product including two silicone gel wave heads – a softer green one and a firmer blue one – catering to various intensity needs, allowing users to tailor treatment to suit their comfort levels.

The device is compact and portable, coming with a travel bag, allowing users to continue their lower back pain treatment at home or on the go. The product also touts ease of use and hygienic maintenance – with a simple switch-out design – making it a convenient option for a busy lifestyle.

Maximizing Mobility and Wellness with Bax-si

The uniqueness of Bax-si lies in its design. Its underlying technology and its thought process help set it apart. Bax-si works to address pain at its source, targeting the sacroiliac joint for enhanced relief and movement.

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Reviews for the Bax-si include statements like "Significantly reduced my lower back pain" and "immediate pain-relieving and performance enhancing results," showing the positive impression that it's made on its customers in a short time.

Bax-si's Commitment to their Customers

Given the rising global statistics of individuals seeking back pain treatment devices in the wake of the post-COVID work-from-home revolution, there's an imminent need for innovative solutions. Bax-si, with its forward-thinking design, addresses this gap and establishes a new benchmark for products in this domain.

With rave reviews, it's clear that the Bax-si is aiming to redefine the landscape of non-invasive pain relief products, by not only promising relief but also guaranteeing a heightened sense of well-being. By allowing users to rediscover their most dynamic, athletic selves without the daily grind causing too much discomfort, the Bax-si is likely to be a common feature in many households soon.

About Pain Relief Technology

Established in 2023, Pain Relief Technology LLC emerged with a vision to revolutionize the health and wellness sector, specifically focusing on non-invasive pain relief that users can experience from the comfort of their own homes. Through collaborations with its own team of researchers, healthcare experts, and engineers, the brand is on a mission to push the envelope. As the only device in the world targeting the sacroiliac joint with precision and effectiveness, Bax-si is an intriguing option for those who have been experimenting with different methods of treatment.

During the recently completed HUAWEI CONNECT 2023 event, Huawei, a leading global technology company, announced its Digital Medical The solution is poised to revolutionize the healthcare sector by hastening the implementation of intelligent healthcare practices.

Zhao Yixin, General Manager of the Education and Healthcare Industries of the Global Public Sector of Huawei, delivered a speech titled "Intelligence Reconstructs Future Healthcare, Innovation Strengthens Digital Health". Focusing on healthcare intelligence, Huawei is committed to breaking digital boundaries and developing innovative all-scenario healthcare solutions to facilitate high-quality development of the healthcare industry.

Digital Medical Technology Facilitates Accurate and Efficient Healthcare

The Huawei Digital Medical Technology Solution builds a unified architecture based on cloud computing, big data, and AI that benefits medical imaging services in hospitals around the world. It has five major features: hospital-wide data convergence, multi-protocol and copy-free, lossless compression, SmartCache 2.0 AI prefetch, and video-network collaboration. Over 1000 images and pathology slices can be viewed in seconds, saving 30% of storage space and 70% of equipment room space. It also helps deliver accurate, efficient, and consistent image reading and diagnosis services.

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This solution has been successfully implemented in the regional medical imaging platform project of the Longgang District Health Bureau, Shenzhen. Thanks to this platform, 12 hospitals in Longgang District have access to interconnection and can share medical image data. They have one-click access to imaging reports, and benefit from mutual recognition of examination results across hospitals. Data is fully utilized to serve patients more efficiently, and regional imaging resources are distributed in a more reasonable way.

Huawei continues to step up its innovation and investment in the field of intelligent healthcare. Up to now, Huawei has served upwards of 5,000 hospitals and research institutions in over 90 countries and regions and has more than 3300 ecosystem partners.

ELEHEAR, an innovator in AI-powered hearing aids and audio solutions, introduced its first OTC hearing aid devices: the ELEHEAR Alpha and ELEHEAR Alpha Pro. These hearing aids by ELEHEAR utilize accumulated knowledge from past algorithms and sound technologies. The ELEHEAR technical team has harnessed this expertise to create a new application that incorporates AI noise reduction and speech extraction. It learns from users' daily actions to predict and minimize the impact of noise in typical audio environments such as homes, offices, public transit, busy streets, and restaurants. This hearing aid offers an exceptional auditory experience at an incredibly affordable price point, specifically designed for individuals with hearing loss.

"We want to improve the lives of individuals with hearing loss by bringing next-generation, enterprise-level technology built on artificial intelligence to the OTC market. We empower people with accessible, high-quality hearing enhancement solutions that go beyond just restoring hearing - we strive to elevate the auditory experience to new heights," remarked the ELEHEAR team.

The ELEHEAR team believes that a good hearing aid should return to the essence of a product that works well. These three key features are vital for a good hearing aid:

1.     An elegantly compact and featherweight design for enduring comfort.

2.     Exquisite sound quality, embracing advanced noise-reduction prowess, generous amplification, and masterful feedback orchestration.

3.     Extended battery longevity, assuring an uninterrupted symphony of use throughout the day.

However, achieving all three of these points simultaneously in a single hearing aid is challenging, as they inherently conflict with each other. To make a device smaller, there may be compromises in terms of battery life and noise reduction. Most hearing aids on the market typically excel in one or two of these aspects, but only a product that excels in all three can be considered outstanding. ELEHEAR Alpha Pro accomplishes this without sacrificing any of these features.

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We can see that ELEHEAR Alpha Pro includes many features of a high-quality hearing aid, including the following:

·       Comfort Redefined: Comfort is not just an add-on; it's a core feature of the Alpha Pro. The device's sleek and feather-light, with a 3.8g weight design guarantees a seamless fit, allowing users to wear it throughout the day without experiencing any discomfort.

·       AI Noise Reduction: ELEHEAR's AI technology excels in distinguishing human voices from background noise, preserving the natural clarity of the listening experience. Unlike conventional methods that apply noise reduction to both voices and environmental sounds, our approach minimizes distortion while enhancing voice quality and speech clarity. In a deep learning process, the device first picks up the user's audio environment and then trains the AI via the app and cloud processing, and then sends those customized environmental parameters back to be run on the device.

·       Crystal Clear Sound: 32kHz Ultra HD Speech Signal Processing delivers unparalleled natural sound quality in a compact design.

·       20-hour battery life: The hearing aid features a rechargeable lithium battery that supports wireless charging. With one charge, it runs for 20 hours, ensuring an entire day of uninterrupted listening.

·       Bluetooth Streaming: Seamless transition between Hearing Aid and Bluetooth Headset Modes, lets users enjoy both calls and music anytime.

·       In-App Remote Adjustment: The user-friendly companion app enhances users' hearing experience and lets people enjoy personalized audio tailoring for an immersive journey.

·       Feedback Control: VoClear AI predicts possible feedback sources and neutralizes them within milliseconds, delivering a clear and comfortable hearing experience.

·       Affordable Excellence: In a market where quality often comes at a premium, the Alpha Pro breaks the mold by offering top-tier features at an affordable price point. This makes advanced hearing technology accessible to a wider audience, fulfilling ELEHEAR's mission to enhance lives through innovation.

Price and Availability

Elehear Alpha available with a limited-time offer of $399(with a retail price of $899) during the product launch period until October 31, 2023. For users seeking advanced features like full Bluetooth integration and more powerful noise reduction, audio environment analysis, and feedback control, ELEHEAR Alpha Pro is available at $499 (with a retail price of $999).ELEHEAR offers a 45-day money-back guarantee with a 1-year warranty. These generous pricing strategies ensure that users can access high-quality hearing aids at reasonable prices. US customers can purchase the Alpha and Alpha Pro via the ELEHEAR website starting September 25th at 9 AM EDT.

About ELEHEAR

Founded in 2017, ELEHEAR pushes the boundaries of hearing enhancement by creating technologies that empower people through excellent hearing. The company's breakthrough deep learning AI algorithm—VocPlus—rooted in Computational Auditory Scene Analysis ("CASA") and Deep Learning("DL")—has been installed in over 200 million consumer devices worldwide.

1MORE, a leading audio company dedicated to delivering superior sound quality, announced the launch of its groundbreaking 1MORE Fit Open Earbuds S50 and 1MORE Fit SE Open Earbuds S30 with open-air design. These cutting-edge audio accessories are meticulously engineered to enhance the auditory experience for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, revolutionizing the way they engage with their favorite tunes while staying active.

1MORE Fit Open Earbuds S50:  Open Ear, HiFi Music

The 1MORE S50 redefines sports audio with a host of groundbreaking features. The integration of the 1MORE PurePower Driver with its strong magnetic design results in a remarkable 40% increase in driving force, ensuring an unparalleled auditory journey. The advanced DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) diaphragm guarantees superior sound quality, while the collaboration with Sonarworks and the exclusive Sound ID feature brings a personalized sonic experience like never before, 1More said in a press release.

Grammy master-tuned sound elevates the listening experience with balanced acoustics and meticulous attention to detail. The revolutionary Open-Air Tech employs innovative Directional Sound Loops, enveloping the user in a captivating soundscape. The skin-friendly silicone material, coupled with the ergonomic ear hooks, guarantees ultimate comfort during extended wear.

Durability meets convenience with IPX7 sweat resistance, allowing users to push their limits without compromising the audio quality. The 1MORE S50 boasts an impressive 38-hour battery life and features a remarkable 5-minute quick charge that grants an additional 2 hours of playtime. Wireless charging via Qi-enabled technology ensures hassle-free recharging, and Bluetooth 5.3 technology establishes seamless connectivity.

1MORE Fit SE Open Earbuds S30: Boost Your Sports Mood

The 1MORE S30 redefines how athletes interact with audio during their workouts. These headphones are powered by a 14.2 mm Dynamic Driver featuring a DLC diaphragm, and offer unparalleled sound quality. The incorporation of the DBB Low-Frequency Enhancement Algorithm further enriches the audio experience.

The Innovation Open-Air Design of the 1MORE S30 embraces a novel approach to athletic audio, ensuring 10g of each earbud fits snugly and gently curves for optimal comfort. This design promotes situational awareness, enhancing safety during movement-intensive activities.

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With IPX5 sweat resistance, the 1MORE S30 stands up to rigorous workouts, while the 4-Mic Intelligent Noise Cancelling filters the environmental noise when you are on a call, keeping all the details of your voice. The 1MORE S30 boasts an impressive 30-hour battery life and utilizes Bluetooth 5.3 technology for seamless connectivity.

Both the 1MORE S50 and S30 sports headphones embody 1MORE'scommitment to delivering superior audio experiences, providing athletes with the perfect blend of innovation, comfort, and performance.

Price and Availability

The 1MORE S50 and S30 sports headphones will be available for purchase on Amazon for $119.99 and $59.99 Now.

ABOUT 1MORE

1MORE specializes in acoustic design and development, smart software, and wearable audio products. Born with a profound mission to deliver superior audio quality at consumer-friendly prices. Additionally, 1MORE's products have received multiple industry and design awards including prestigious CES Innovation awards, RedDot, iF Design awards, and other major industry accolades.

Leading MedTech company Stryker unveiled its next generation of minimally invasive surgical cameras: the 1788 platform. The fully enhanced camera is set to advance surgery across multiple specialties.

The all-in-one surgical camera platform offers a more vibrant image with balanced lighting, a wider color gamut, and a clearer delineation of fluorescence signals. The platform is designed for improved visualization of blood flow and critical anatomy and has the ability to visualize multiple optical imaging agents – when it matters most.

"When it comes to surgical outcomes, dependable imaging is one of the most critical factors. With the enhanced imaging capabilities of 1788, surgeons have a complete surgical camera technology that provides consistent and vivid imaging," said Dr. Matthew Albert, colon and rectal surgeon at Advent Health. "Patients deserve high-quality care, and we're thrilled that this solution allows our operating room teams to deliver just that."

The 1788 platform is compatible with the currently marketed imaging agents and adaptable to new agents and fluorescence modes as they become available, the company said in a press release.

The advances in this technology also enable a broader range of clinical applications and enhance additional specialties, including urology, neurology, and ear, nose, and throat.

"Stryker partnered with our surgeon users to design the 1788 platform to be a powerful partner in the OR and to enhance the surgical experience across specialties. This is another way in which Stryker is living up to its rich legacy of delivering the most innovative surgical technology to help surgeons support improved patient outcomes," said Andrés Rosales, vice president and general manager of Stryker's Endoscopy business unit.

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"The early feedback has been that the 1788 camera delivers better fluorescence imaging and an enhanced user experience, which is particularly helpful in those deep or highly complex cases when surgeons are working in tight cavities—such as sinus cases and pituitary resections," added Rosales.

"Clear visualization is a necessity when a patient's life is in your hands. It's important that surgeons can visualize perfusion and critical anatomy to make surgical decisions intraoperatively," said Dr. Albert.

Notable features of the 1788 platform include:

·       Wider color gamut for 62.5x more visible colors

·       Improved fluorescence imaging with better consistency

·       High dynamic range and new tone mode for more balanced lighting

·       Cleared to visualize CYTALUX, an imaging agent designed to illuminate lung and ovarian cancer intraoperatively

About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopedics, and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually.

Beacon Biosignals announced the milestone achievement of FDA510(k) Clearance for its Dreem 3S, an advanced wearable headband with integrated machine learning algorithms to capture electroencephalogram (EEG)data from the brain to monitor sleep architecture and aid in the diagnosis of disturbed sleep. FDA Clearance marks it as equivalent to in-lab polysomnography for the assessment of sleep staging. The easy-to-use device makes it simple for patients to participate in clinically validated, EEG-based sleep monitoring at home, unlocking new insights into sleep physiology. Beacon Biosignals, a health technology company whose work focuses on accelerating the development of treatments for neurological, psychiatric, and sleep disorders, acquired the Research and Development business of Dreem in July 2023. The Dreem 3S provides the company yet another asset to provide rich datasets that deepen the understanding of brain activity during sleep.

Maurizio Fava MD, Psychiatrist-in-Chief at Massachusetts General Hospital and Beacon Scientific Advisory Board member commented on the Dreem 3S clearance, "It is very important patients suffering from disturbed nighttime sleep be accurately monitored in their natural settings. This new solution makes that possible and has the potential to help further research and therapeutic interventions within the field."

Sleep disorders affect millions of Americans, with strong links to underlying etiology in conditions ranging from major depressive disorder to neurodegenerative disease (Krystal, 2012). While often overlooked, disturbed nighttime sleep may play a significant role in patient-reported quality of life and daytime functioning in disorders associated with sleep comorbidities, such as atopic dermatitis or chronic pain (Bawany et al., 2021). Traditionally, capturing sleep endpoints in the development of novel therapies requires patients to spend nights in sleep laboratories, or rely on less-precise surrogate measures of sleep activity via wrist actigraphy, according to a press release.

The Dreem 3S medical device transforms this process. As the first dry-EEG medical device of its kind, it allows for convenient EEG data collection at home and provides automated sleep staging according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) classification. Patients use the device independently, from the comfort of their home. The Dreem 3S is designed to record for a duration of 24 hours, is equipped with 6 electrodes, and features an integrated accelerometer to measure head movement and body position while optimizing continuous high-quality data collection. A clinical usability study demonstrated that the Dreem 3S is both well-tolerated by users and produces clinical-grade data in the home environment. The Dreem 3S automated sleep staging algorithm performed as well or better than individual human experts as reported in the literature (Guillot et al, 2020; Rosenberg et al, 2013).

Jacob Donoghue MD PhD, CEO and co-founder of BeaconBiosignals, emphasized the impact of the technology in clinical trials, "Longitudinal EEG sleep data may be a powerful tool to gain clinical insight into a wide variety of neurological and psychiatric conditions. We are enabling high-fidelity, overnight brain activity to be efficiently collected in the patient's home, opening new doors for clinical trial endpoints."

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Alexander Chan PhD, Beacon's Vice President of Analytics and Machine Learning added, "The advanced machine learning algorithms of the Dreem 3S will be instrumental in reducing the human variability that is present within existing clinical workflows, allowing for more precise, accurate insights for driving forward therapy development for sleep and sleep-related disorders."

This milestone complements Beacon Biosignals' machine learning platform for EEG and PSG, enabling rapid analysis of large clinical neurophysiology datasets. Potential partners and clinical trial collaborators interested in exploring the possibilities for including the Dreem 3S in clinical trials in neurology, psychiatry, sleep medicine, and beyond should contact the company at https://beacon.bio/contact/.

About Beacon Biosignals

Beacon's machine learning platform for EEG enables and accelerates new treatments that transform the lives of patients with neurological, psychiatric, or sleep disorders. Through novel machine learning algorithms, EEG wearables, large Clinico-EEG RWE datasets, and advances in cloud-based scientific computing, Beacon Biosignals is changing the way patients are treated for disorders of the brain.

Optoma introduced the Optoma UHZ35ST, a short throw, laser true 4K UHD home entertainment and gaming projector following the popular UHD35STx. With its external power supply and various feature upgrades, the UHZ35ST offers more reliability, portability, and energy efficiency than its predecessors.

Featuring 3,500 lumens, a 500,000:1 contrast ratio, and a DuraCore laser light source, the Optoma UHZ35ST delivers high brightness, superior color performance, impressive installation flexibility, and a long life span of up to 30,000 hours in Eco Mode for maintenance-free operation. With the short throw lens, consumers can display up to 100-inch images from a few feet away from the screen, allowing for big-screen viewing and simple set-up in a variety of settings. The UHZ35ST also sports a compact design and is 34% smaller than the UHD35STx, making it the most compact projector in its class, says a press release.

Equipped with horizontal and vertical keystone, as well as 360° and portrait mode operation, the UHZ35ST guarantees flexible installation in virtually any orientation and location with its small, lightweight footprint. Designed with the environment in mind, the UHZ35ST's chassis is made up of 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials to ensure environmental sustainability.

The UHZ35ST also delivers amazing input responses that are unrivaled in consumer projection today. With four times the standard refresh rate at 240Hz in 1080p and an ultra low-input lag of 4ms for PC gaming, the UHZ35ST gives hardcore gamers a competitive advantage with its crystal clear images at every point of action and smooth and responsive gaming experience.

"The new UHZ35ST offers all the top features that have made our popular UHD35STx a favorite, boasting an industry-leading low latency and flexible short throw performance," said Oliver Blundell, Product Manager at Optoma. "Paired with a new laser light source and more sustainable chassis, the UHZ35ST guarantees greater energy efficiency for elevated home entertainment and gaming experiences."

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Optoma UHZ35ST Key Features:

·       Resolution: 4K UHD (3840x1260)

·       Brightness: 3,500 lumens

·       Contrast ratio: 500,000:1

·       Throw ratio: 0.496:1

·       Light source: DuraCore laser light source with up to 30,000 hours of maintenance-free operation (in eco mode)

·       Built-in Enhanced Gaming Mode with 4ms response time in 1080p at 240Hz and 16.9ms response time in 4K at 60Hz

·       Flexible installation with 360° and portrait mode operation

·       I/Os: 2x HDMI 2.0 in, 3.5mm Audio out, USB-A power 1.5A, RS232, RJ45

Price and Availability

The Optoma UHZ35ST is available for purchase in the United States for an estimated street price of $3,299 in the United States and $4,499in Canada, CAD.

About Optoma Technology

Optoma combines cutting-edge technology and innovation to deliver remarkable visual display products designed to connect audiences with engaging video experiences. From the company's ProScene projectors to its Creative Touch interactive flat panel displays, Optoma's suite of products can meet the demands of nearly any professional environment, including conference rooms and classrooms, digital signage, corporate, houses of worship, retail, simulation environments, and control rooms. Optoma Technology is the U.S. headquarters for The Optoma Group, with continental headquarters also in Europe and Asia.

Wellysis, a spin-off company from Samsung SDS, has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its wearable electrocardiography (ECG) patch, S-Patch Ex, in the U.S. The product, which received the EU's CE mark in May 2021, is currently being exported to 14 countries worldwide, including UK, Spain, Italy, Greece, Poland, Australia, Thailand, India, and Korea.

The S-Patch Ex is an ECG and heart rate recording device for use by healthcare professionals and healthcare professionals and patients both at home and in clinical settings. The product is embedded with Samsung Electronics' Next-Generation bio-processor, ensuring the device captures accurate ECG waveforms. The product is expected to be officially launched in the U.S. market in September by establishing partnerships with service and platform providers, the company said in a press release.

With the latest technologies on board, the performance and features of the product are unparallel to those of key players in the wearable patch market. Weighing just 9g, S-Patch Ex offers the market's lightest weight, continuous test duration, integrates with mobile phones, tablets, and watches, and is, as well as compatible with any commercially available electrodes and batteries. Furthermore, the product is reusable and equipped with waterproof and dustproof features, boasting an IP55 rating, ensuring durability in various conditions.

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"S-Patch Ex is designed with a patience-centric approach to ensure their comfort and ease of use in most daily activities. It also provides the most accurate information to the physicians. We are excited to introduce its outstanding features to the US market base with the FDA clearance in the U.S.," said Young Juhn, CEO and Founder of Wellysis.

S-Patch Ex is used predominantly on patients with symptoms such as palpitations.  Most recently, the device is also used in research with long COVID patients for ECG monitoring in institutions such as Stanford University in the U.S. and Liverpool Hospital in Australia.

About Wellysis

Wellysis is a South Korean startup founded in 2019 as a spin-off from Samsung SDS's Digital Health division by a team of experts with extensive experience in the healthcare field. The company has attracted investment from major pharmaceutical companies and investors, with a total of 12 million USD up to date. In just five years since its establishment, the company has successfully expanded its business to overseas markets, with over 790 hospitals and clinics using the product worldwide.

Solutions for assisted reality are becoming increasingly popular among front-line employees. RealWear is a business that is at the forefront of the AR revolution. The company promotes a wide range of headgear products that let employees use immersive visuals while working hands-free.  

The Navigator Z1 is a new product from RealWear that streamlines the company's array of frequently used XR products for frontline employees, reports XRToday.

The RealWear Navigator Z1 is an innovation created specifically for frontline personnel, especially those working in hazardous areas like the oil and gas industry. It is not simply another piece of technology. This technology has AI capabilities and focuses on efficiency, safety, and hands-free solutions.

The RealWear Navigator 520 with enhanced security, which was created for the oil and gas industry, offers the advantages of hands-free operation even in potentially explosive conditions. The RealWear Navigator Z1 is ready for both current and future uses because it has the newest AI chip.

“With the launch of RealWear Navigator Z1, we’re offering the smartest and lightest IS wearable with integrated battery available to frontline workers who work in some of the most challenging sites on earth,” says Dr Chris Parkinson, Co-Founder and CEO of RealWear.

Additionally, Parkinson said that frontline staff members are currently frequently "outfitted, frankly, with ineffective or old equipment."

RealWear's ambition in expanding the adoption of AR gear among enterprise clients is further demonstrated by the launching of the Navigator Z1, which also makes improvements to business operations possible by introducing new immersive means of communication and collaboration.  

“In addition to the extensive range of upgrades of our latest headset, we’re especially keen to introduce AI Core and 5G IS connectivity to create a new frontier of smart, connected wearable solutions for frontline workers,” Parkinson added.

What’s new in RealWear Z1?

The new product from RealWear is equipped with a number of cutting-edge capabilities that take the company's XR services to the next level. The Navigator Z1 also runs on the business-grade Android 12 OS, which enables the device to run a wide range of integrated office applications.

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The Qualcomm 6490 chipset is also used by RealWear's new device, enabling innovative capabilities like AI integration. Additionally, the robust gadgets give staff members easy access to immersive collaboration tools that seamlessly adapt to an operator's present workflow and offer peer-provided remote expert mentoring and training.

Through novel new design elements, such as: the RealWear Navigator Z1 gadget offers its own brand of immersive remote expert guidance and virtual training resources, including:

·       RealWear XR landscapes can now be explored and interacted with using the AI Core technology. The AI features give employees the ability to take advantage of newly enhanced Field Services Management (FSM)corporate systems to order new equipment swiftly and safely for maintenance tasks.

·       Better form factor and lightweight.

·       Enhanced screen visibility for AR graphics with a 720p display.  

·       A front-facing camera with excellent quality (48MP),

·       The Navigator Z1's wider temperature range enhances the device's visibility and toughness, making it suitable for more industrial settings.

·       The effectiveness of voice-activated inputs is improved through enhanced noise cancellation.

·       Wi-Fi 6 and a 5G IS connectivity option are both available. Furthermore, RealWear's enhanced networking possibilities are safe for both private and business use.

·       Operators can attach the thermal camera that comes with the modular device to the Navigator Z1 headset to see invisible equipment problems before they become severe.

·       According to RealWear, the Navigator Z1's modular design also offers a detachable "snag-free" battery cover, which improves safety for prolonged use.

·       The Navigator Z1 device is safe and useable in industrial settings such as oil and gas, mining, pharmaceuticals, wheat mills,and textile mills thanks to ATEX Zone 1, CSA C1/D1, and IECEx certifications.

The Navigator Z1 headset from RealWear also includes the company's first-party cloud web portal, which gives device administrators a virtual hub for approving headset application requests, changing a number of device system settings, and remotely connecting to a Navigator Z1 headset for remote device troubleshooting procedures.

The global smart wearables market is on an upward trajectory, with impressive growth projections despite the challenges posed by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the after-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to market research, the global smart wearables market is set to expand from $20.64 billion in 2022 to $23.33 billion in 2023, marking a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.0%. This growth is underpinned by the increasing demand for wireless sports and fitness devices, particularly smartwatches, among a diverse range of users.

Global Challenges and Their Impact

The Russia-Ukraine war has introduced considerable uncertainty into the global economy. Economic sanctions on multiple countries, surges in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions have caused inflation across goods and services, affecting markets worldwide. Despite these challenges, the smart wearables market is resilient, and experts anticipate continued growth. By 2027, the market is expected to reach $34.39 billion at a CAGR of 10.2%.

One of the key drivers of this growth is the surging popularity of smart devices like smartwatches among athletes, cyclists, runners, swimmers, and fitness enthusiasts. These devices provide valuable data on calories burned, activity levels, and other health metrics, fostering a healthier and more active lifestyle.

Recovery and Growth in Wearable Shipments

After experiencing a decline in 2022, worldwide shipments of wearable devices are poised for a rebound in 2023, with a projected total of 504.1 million units. This growth represents a 2.4% year-over-year increase, primarily driven by the sustained demand for earwear and smartwatches. The International Data Corporation (IDC) expects this trend to continue, with shipments reaching 629.4 million units in 2027, resulting in a CAGR of 5.0%.

India's Emerging Role in the Smart Wearables Market

India's smart wearables market has been a notable success story, experiencing rapid growth in the first half of 2023. According to IDC data, the sector witnessed an impressive 53% year-over-year increase in sales. In the first half of the year, more than 57.8 million smart wearables were shipped in India. Smartwatches, in particular, gained significant popularity, capturing 40% of the total market share, up from 26.8% a year ago.

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Breaking down the numbers for the second quarter, a total of 32.8 million wearables were shipped, reflecting a remarkable 37.2% year-over-year growth and a 30.6% increase over the previous quarter. Smartwatch shipments nearly doubled, rising from 6.4 million in Q2 2022 to just under 12.8 million in Q2 2023. Earwear also saw a 15% year-over-year increase, with nearly 20 million units shipped.

Key Players in India's Smart Wearables Market

In terms of market share, several brands have emerged as key players in India's smart wearables market:

boAT: Leading the wearables space with a 26.6% market share, boAT experienced a 6.5% year-over-year growth. The brand's headphones, particularly its truly wireless offerings, contributed significantly, holding a 35.3% market share. boAT also ventured into the affordable smart ring segment.

Noise: Securing the second position with a 13.5% market share, Noise recorded an impressive growth of 61.6% compared to the previous year. The brand´s smartwatches and headphones have had a significant impact on the Indian market.

Oppo and OnePlus: Maintaining the third spot with a 9.5% market share, Oppo and OnePlus continue to be relevant players in the Indian market. The Bullet Wireless Z2 and TW Nord Buds 2 account for a substantial portion of their shipments.

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Future Outlook

Despite the ongoing macroeconomic challenges, the demand for wearables remains strong, positioning the market for continued growth. Anticipated device releases in the coming years and the replacement of older devices are expected to fuel this growth. Emerging markets, including India, are projected to play a crucial role, with many first-time buyers driving demand. India, in particular, is set to maintain its position as the largest market in the world due to the availability of feature-rich yet affordable devices from local vendors. As wearables continue to gain popularity and evolve, they are poised to become an integral part of everyday life, helping individuals lead healthier and more connected lives.

Relu, an OEM software provider in the dental industry, obtains ISO13485 certification from EU Notified Body Kiwa Dare. ISO13485 is the global quality standard for medical device companies.

Relu provides enterprise-grade AI for workflow automation in dental treatment software. They partner closely with leading dental software companies to make their software more valuable and user-friendly with AI. This ISO13485 certification will further increase the quality of Relu's product, besides reducing the regulatory work of their partners when integrating AI in their medical device software. Relu takes this step to bring better AI innovation to both the dentist and the patient, according to a press release.

"This certification demonstrates our commitment to international quality and regulatory standards. Relu wants to build AI that people can trust," says Holger Willems, Co-Founder & CEO at Relu.

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"We've achieved ISO13485, underscoring our commitment to quality and safety. This certification reassures our global partners of our dedication to innovative AI solutions for implantology and orthodontics. It's a clear mark of trust for all involved." says Bindu Saran, Director at Relu and Former Global Head of Orthodontic Technology at Straumann Group.

About Relu

Founded in 2019, Relu has grown to a 15-person team with a vision to make dental treatments safer, faster, and better with AI. They partner with the biggest companies in dentistry to embed Relu's AI plug-in into the leading dental treatment software. They recently got investment from industry veterans like Dental Innovation Alliance. Relu is situated in Leuven, Belgium. Learn more at www.relu.eu.

About ISO1348

ISO 13485:2016 is an international standard required to sell medical devices in many countries. It specifies the requirements for a medical quality management system.

Spectralink, the leading provider of international enterprise mobility solutions, launches Spectralink S Series – a new family of enterprise-grade wireless handsets designed to meet the needs of deskless mobile workers.

“The new handsets, an exciting addition to our DECT product portfolio, are comprised of three models. When paired with our Spectralink(IP-) DECT infrastructure, the innovative new handsets complete a wireless calling solution that is fully interoperable and easy to integrate with alarms, messaging, and business telephony platforms (such as Microsoft Teams, Cisco, ZoomPhone, RingCentral, Dstny and Avaya), delivering crystal clear voice quality,” the company said in a press release.

The durable design is combined with a secure platform responding to the requirements of users in the industrial, retail, hospitality, and healthcare segments. The S Series handsets simplify the Spectralink portfolio moving to 3 global models: S33, S35, and S37. The three new devices share a set of common accessories including chargers and belt clips, simplifying processes at purchasing, as well as deployment stages. The Spectralink S Series provides full compatibility with the Spectralink AMIE (Advanced Mobile Intelligence for Enterprise) platform which enables the centralized management of overall Spectralink IP-DECT infrastructure.

Modern-day workers have become accustomed to engaging graphics with intuitive icon-driven navigation, so they expect the same user experience from their work tools. The new handsets combine a sleek, contemporary color display with Spectralink's trademark robust design, suited to even the toughest working conditions. In addition to this, the handsets offer crystal-clear voice quality with best-in-class noise-cancellation technology, safeguarding the integrity of critical communications even in loud production environments that end up drown-out voice on single microphone devices. The rugged design is also able to withstand dust particles, water, or chemical detergents, where handsets are regularly exposed to these external agents.

Because frontline workers have to remain connected in challenging conditions, Spectralink has developed the S Series to consistently put best-in-class communication into the palm of workers' hands, protecting their personal safety as well as their productivity. The S Series provides lone workers, such as engineers taking readings in remote or dangerous areas of a production site, security workers, and night guards, with a full range of built-in safety features. The handsets in fact offer a number of protection tools ranging from red alarm buttons to alarm icons, from pull-cords to automatic motion detection.

Finally, devices come equipped with a full range of productivity-enhancing benefits such as integration with Microsoft Teams, Bluetooth 5.1 support to enable headsets or other accessories, programmable side-key as well as messaging capabilities.

"The new handsets add to our industry-leading DECT solutions, confirming Spectralink's commitment to innovation. We provide our customers with the most durable mobile infrastructure for business-critical communication, collaboration, and worker safety," declares Doug Werking, CEO at Spectralink Corporation. "The new handsets enable excellence by empowering mobile workforces, but, more importantly, they introduce the most innovative DECT device family in the global market designed to provide modern user experience and future-proof investment for new innovation."

In both the commercial and consumer segments, the number of high-tech VR/AR headsets and smart glasses is growing incredibly quickly.

The market for extended reality technology is expected to reach $197.3 billion by 2030, according to experts. Furthermore, a lot of specialists predict that wearable technology will skyrocket throughout almost all sectors of the economy.

It's become harder to separate headsets from smart glasses and even spatial computing systems as hardware in the virtual, augmented, and mixed reality landscapes continues to advance. What distinguishes smart glasses from VR/AR headsets, then?

Smart glasses

Smart glasses usually concentrate on bringing digital information into the physical world. A conventional pair of smart glasses won't completely submerge you in a virtual world. Instead, they overlay information over the environment that you view.

Smart glasses have been developed by businesses like Nreal, Lenovo, and Vuzix to improve and empower regular users and customers. These technologies are perfect for giving workers hands-free instructions, providing professionals with remote assistance, and training team members, reports XRToday.

Compared to VR/AR headsets, smart glasses are frequently thinner and more portable. This indicates that they are far more ergonomic and long-term pleasant. However, it typically also means that they are less capable of rendering complicated environments and have less processing capacity.

Benefits of Smart glasses

Smart glasses typically lack the processing capability of VR/AR headsets. Additionally, they don't give the same degree of immersion that a full virtual reality solution does. Smart glasses and VR/AR headsets, however, each have unique advantages.

For example, smart glasses can be great for immersive teamwork. Some even have cameras built in so users can instantly share what they're seeing with contacts. Additional special benefits that smart glasses have include:

·       Greater comfort: Smart glasses are significantly more ergonomic and are made to be as light and comfy as a typical pair of spectacles. They are frequently far more comfortable to wear for extended durations than a VR or AR headset.

·       Affordability: Smart glasses can frequently be less expensive to buy and operate than VR/AR headsets, depending on their integrated capabilities. They also consume less energy, bandwidth, and computer power.

·       Convenience: Users of smart glasses may quickly access useful information, teamwork tools, and apps. You don't need to enter a new virtual environment to reach higher levels of productivity.

VR/AR Headsets

VR/AR headsets frequently let users regulate their degree of"immersion" in a scenario. For instance, the top of the Apple VisionPro headset will have a mixed reality dial.

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This gives users the option to choose between fully immersing themselves in virtual reality and viewing their surroundings in full color. The next step up from a standalone "virtual reality" or "augmented reality" device is a VR/AR headset.

Many of the same VR and AR headset features are included with them, including excellent screens, sensors for detecting eye and hand motions, and sophisticated software. However, they also give consumers access to the entire range of extended reality.

Benefits of VR/AR Headsets

In comparison to standard VR headgear like the original MetaQuest, VR/AR or "mixed reality" headsets have many unique advantages. Numerous virtual reality entrepreneurs have started integrating "AR" and "MR" components into their creations.

The Meta Quest 3, for instance, will offer possibilities for a fully virtual experience coupled with high-fidelity color passthrough. Developers can add additional features to their wearable technology by combining AR and VR, such as:

·       Enhanced safety: The inability to see and be aware of your surroundings is one of the major dangers of using fully wireless VR headsets in the modern world. Users will be able to avoid danger and stay safe thanks to the ability to move between VR and AR modes.

·       Better user experiences: You can lessen problems like VR sickness and fatigue by having options to manage how immersed you are in an extended reality encounter. In VR, you can gradually return to reality if you start to feel too overwhelmed.

·       Greater diversity: With a single device, users of VR/AR headsets can experiment with a variety of virtual and augmented reality apps and tools. As a result, there is no longer a need to buy additional hardware for various use scenarios.

Sportswear brand MediCaptain launched their first crowdfunding campaign for their latest athletic protective gear titled MediCaptain, the ultimate soccer sock with all-in-one protection. Created by established entrepreneur Yaqub Najimi, MediCaptain is a range of patent-pending socks that bring together all the essential protective gear a player needs.

Featuring a range of two socks, the MediCaptain Ultimate is an all-in-one sock designed for soccer players. It features a built-in honeycomb silicone shin guard, metatarsal shock padding, and grip sock technology. MediCaptain has added rubber grips on both the inside and outside for maximum anti-slip prevention, according to a press release.

The MediCaptain Lite is tailored for casual play and can be used in any sport that involves cleats and contact. This sock includes shock protection padding, premium moisture wicking, breathable materials, are inforced toe and grip sock technology for an anti-slip feel and snug fit.

The MediCaptain Sports Sock has garnered the early attention from athletes, coaches, and sports enthusiasts who are eager to experience the benefits of this innovative product. With its official launch, athletes of all levels now have access to a game-changing tool that can potentially transform the way they train and compete.

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"I was inspired to create this project after suffering injuries, specifically to the metatarsal region of my foot, when I was a teen," said Yaqub, Founder of MediCaptain. "The metatarsal region of the foot is very vulnerable to injury, whilst serious injuries such as metatarsal fractures, bone bruises, permanent nerve damage, and more can occur when getting impacted by boot spikes and getting stepped on by opposing players. The MediCaptain addresses these vulnerabilities and provides protection by using a flexible silicone padding that covers the metatarsal region, and protects the wearer."

About The MediCaptain Sports Sock: The MediCaptain SportsSock is a cutting-edge athletic gear designed to address the unique challenges faced by athletes during training and competitions. With a focus on support, comfort, and injury prevention, the MediCaptain Sports Sock is poised to revolutionize the way athletes approach their sports endeavors.

Available in S to XL sizes, MediCaptain Socks are available to pre-order on Kickstarter and are looking to raise $4,000. Perks include an Early Bird discount of $25 for one pair of MediCaptain Lite Grip Socks and free delivery in the US.

Researchers and scientists from Nanyang Technical University in Singapore (NTU Singapore) are working to develop a pair of smart contacts that are driven by tears.

Users will be able to view information on a heads-up display(HUD) in real-time with the archetypal augmented reality (AR) contact lenses.

The devices will have thin, flexible battery technology that is "as thin as a human cornea," and will be powered by the wearers' tears, reports XRToday.

According to the university study article titled "A tear-based battery charged by biofuel for smart contact lenses," the gadget will be powered by saline sources, which will also produce electricity for storage in the flexible battery system.

The saline-powered charging mechanism will enable customers to increase the battery life for almost four hours each 12-hour cycle in addition to external chargers.

The comfort and durability of the gadget will be improved by the smart contacts' exclusion of hazardous materials, wiring, and other invasive technologies from their components.

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“The most common battery charging system for smart contact lenses requires metal electrodes in the lens, which are harmful if they are exposed to the naked human eye,” says Dr Yun Jeong-Hun, Co-First Author and Research Fellow, NTU’s School of Electronics and Electrical Engineering (EEE).

“Meanwhile, another mode of powering lenses, induction charging, requires a coil to be in the lens to transmit power, much like a wireless charging pad for a smartphone. Our tear-based battery eliminates the two potential concerns that these two methods pose, while also freeing up space for further innovation in the development of smart contact lenses.”

Initial research for the device debuted at a Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies Award Singapore lecture in December 2021.

The ultra-compact batteries allow people to control the lightweight, haptic wearable with forearm, wrist, finger, and other movements from the human body.

Zepp Health Corporation, a global leader in smart wearables and health technology, has announced the launch of the Amazfit Balance. Created to help people achieve the ultimate balance of life, work, and wellness, the Amazfit Balance takes the baton from the brand's Amazfit GTR and GTS family of smartwatches, building on the cutting-edge technology and features that made those models resonate so powerfully with a global community of users, and empowered by Zepp Health's evolving AI ecosystem to become the new leader of Amazfit's Lifestyle Series.

What's New

·       Mental and physical Readiness analysis and body composition measurement, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of body and mind.

·       AI-powered sleep guidance and relaxation tools are provided by Zepp Aura rest and wellness service.

·       Chat AI fitness and sleep coaching are available for a free trial, prior to subscription.

·       Zepp Pay contactless payment, facilitated by Amazfit partnerships with several Mastercard issuing banks, such as Curve in 31 countries and regions.

·       Enhanced Zepp OS 3.0 with an enriched ecosystem of apps themed around wellness, productivity, and relaxation.

Recognizing that the future of smart wearables lies in AI-driven advancements that empower people to take control of their well-being, Zepp Health brand Amazfit developed the Amazfit Balance with an intensified focus on holistic wellness, incorporating features that deepen understanding of both body and mind. Along with integrating the upgraded dual-LED and 8PDBioTracker 5.0 PPG biometric optical sensor, the Amazfit Balance also introduces functions that assess equally important mental recovery indicators. Among them is the new Readiness feature, which provides a score each morning through which users can understand how specific sleep indicators can affect their mental and physical condition as they pursue the optimal balance of activity and recovery, according to a press release.

Users can also further their Readiness understanding by viewing Readiness insights, which are generated from a Knowledge Base developed by a team of experts, including Dr. Lisa Meltzer - a licensed clinical psychologist who is board-certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Sleep Medicine and who has more than 22 years of clinical teaching and research experience in the field of sleep medicine, providing sleep health solutions for individuals, enterprises, and hospitals.

Found in the Zepp App, Zepp Aura also provides detailed sleep reports and expert guidance, along with an AI Sleep Assistant that operates similarly to the recently-introduced Zepp Coach AI Chat feature that will also be available for Amazfit Balance users in select regions to experience in a complimentary trial period. By using the applied Large Language Model (LLM), these chatbots recognize the user's natural language and provide answers to their questions in a detailed yet easy-to-understand manner, with the Zepp Aura AI Wellness Coach focusing on queries related to rest and wellness, and the Zepp AI Fitness Coach focusing on sport and fitness.

The Amazfit Balance also introduces an additional dimension to health data tracking with the new Body Composition measurement feature, which enables users to quickly and easily measure their body fat percentage, skeletal muscle, muscle, water, bone mass, protein, BMI, and Basal Metabolism from their wrist.

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Recognizing that a balanced lifestyle is more than just health and fitness, the Amazfit Balance also adds a contactless payment function through its integration of Zepp Pay - which is bolstered by a partnership between Amazfit and Mastercard, a leading global payments technology company, enabling a safe and seamless payment experience.

"We are thrilled to introduce the Amazfit Balance, a smartwatch that seamlessly integrates advanced health, fitness, and lifestyle features to help people find their ideal balance of life, work, and wellness," said Wang Huang, Chairman and CEO of Zepp Health. "With advanced features such as Zepp Pay and Zepp Aura, we are redefining the possibilities of wearable technology. Through our partnerships with Mastercard and Curve, we are excited to bring the Amazfit Balance to an even wider community of people, empowering them to lead healthier and more connected lives."

The Amazfit Balance is now available via the officialAmazfit website, with prices starting from $229.99 USD / €249.90.

About Zepp Health

Zepp Health is a global smart wearable and health technology leader, empowering users to live their healthiest lives by optimizing their health, fitness, and wellness journeys through its leading consumer brands, Amazfit, Zepp Clarity, and Zepp Aura. Powered by its proprietary Zepp DigitalHealth Management Platform, which includes the Zepp OS, AI chips, biometric sensors, and data algorithms, it delivers cloud-based 24/7 actionable insights and guidance to help users attain their wellness goals. Founded in 2013, ZeppHealth has offices across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions.

About Amazfit

Amazfit is a leading global smart wearable brand focused on health and fitness. It is a part of Zepp Health, offering a wide selection of smartwatches and bands. Amazfit's brand essence is "Up Your Game", which encourages users to live their passions and express their active spirits freely. With outstanding craftsmanship, Amazfit smartwatches have won many design awards, including the iF Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award. Launched in 2015, Amazfit is today embraced by millions of users. Its products are available in more than 90 countries across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions.

Lucid Hearing, LLC announced today the release of its latest hearing aid – Tala, noting that the product is the highest premium option in the company's OTC product line. The Fort Worth-based market leader and global provider of advanced hearing technology and audio solutions said Tala initially will be sold on lucidhearing.com and at Best Buy, with multiple retailers, being added to distribution in the coming months. Tala's price will be $1,299, and future products with the company's new proprietary Precision Directional Listening System (PDL) will be added to the line to address the full spectrum of hearing loss – whether mild to moderate, or more severe.

"Tala is innovative, discreet, and powerful and uses our most advanced technology released to date," said Steve Iseberg, VP of Innovation for Lucid Hearing. "This product's discreet design will make it popular among individuals who have mild to moderate hearing loss, and who want a solution that doesn't look like a hearing aid. It simply looks like you're wearing earbuds to listen to streaming music or entertainment from your phone or TV."

In addition to its Bluetooth wireless streaming, Tala's top-of-the-line features will include patented LucidShape app-controlled customizable sound profiles, a moisture-resistant coating, and a rechargeable design that lasts all day. Importantly, Tala's PDL System enhances the user's ability to hear speech and other desired sounds while minimizing background noise. By combining Lucid Hearing's sophisticated signal processing algorithms with directional power, PDL refines sounds originating from the direction the user is facing while suppressing unwanted noise from other directions, greatly enhancing speech intelligibility and overall listening comfort, the company said in a press release.

"We've positioned Tala's microphones in such a way to optimize the hearing function so that we get the best directional performance through PDL," said Bennett Griffin, EVP of research and development for Lucid Hearing. "These benefits are especially important in situations where individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss are struggling the most, like in noisy restaurants or in meetings, and they're trying to make sure they really understand what people are saying," Griffin noted.

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Additionally, like all of Lucid Hearing's premium OTC products, Tala can be upgraded to a custom-programmed prescription hearing aid solution. "Lucid Hearing operates on a vertically integrated model, from R&D all the way through to our customer-facing hearing clinics, and we've intentionally built a technology stack that allows us to seamlessly upgrade a premium OTC hearing aid to a prescription-level solution, if at some point the customer wants to take that next step. This is something that is unique to Lucid Hearing and our continuum of OTC and prescription hearing aid products," Griffin explained.

The offering of performance-driven and discreet OTC hearing aids like Tala could not be more timely as reports reveal an increased prevalence among Americans of noise-induced hearing loss. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, approximately 40 million American adults may have hearing loss resulting from various types of noise exposure.

"We're proud to introduce this product into the market," said Tim Schnell, Lucid Hearing's founder and CEO. "The modern design is incredible and perfect for those with hearing loss who have hesitated to purchase before because they were concerned about possible stigma associated with wearing hearing aids. I'm truly proud of our research and development team and their approach to Tala's design and the high-definition sound that this solution offers, including our new PDL System which makes the product even more effective and impactful for the user," Schnell noted.  

About Lucid Hearing

Since its founding in 2009, Lucid Hearing's mission has been to advance hearing healthcare holistically across its family of brands that encompass hearing enhancement, enjoyment, protection, detection, and wellness. Lucid Hearing has a strong engineering team that designs and engineers products in the United States.

The value of virtual reality (VR) as a tool in the enterprise IT stack is rising significantly. Virtual reality, previously seen by many as a sci-fi idea, has evolved into a flexible, affordable, and scalable way to promote creativity, collaboration, and fresh marketing experiences.

The first step in gaining access to virtual reality's advantages for businesses investing in the metaverse, hybrid work, and digital transformation is selecting the proper headset and technology partner. Lenovo, a pioneer in the field of XR, has unveiled a major improvement to its line-up of XR products.

The Lenovo ThinkReality VRX headgear offers businesses a new enterprise-grade virtual reality solution by building on the success of the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 augmented reality (AR) smart glasses. The clever and portable technology is driven by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1 chipset, which offers outstanding high-resolution experiences for VR training, teamwork, and creativity.

The new device has features like pancake optics that assist in minimizing its weight and size as well as a highly adjustable halo-style head strap made to make it comfortable for every user. Once it's on, users may benefit from the inside-out tracking offered by the ThinkReality VRX, which offers 6 degrees of freedom thanks to its four outward-facing tracking cameras.

In order to use AR (Augmented Reality) or MR (Mixed Reality) applications that integrate the real world around you and to navigate the space around you safely without having to take off the headset, two additional cameras also provide "full-color, high-resolution" pass-through of the user's surroundings. The Snapdragon XR platform that drives the headgear increases this hardware's potential for many use cases, according to Lenovo.

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Lenovo thinks features like these will make the ThinkReality VRX practical for projects like virtual teamwork and employee training.

Lenovo highlighted the ThinkReality VRX headset's versatility as a universal "on-ramp to the enterprise Metaverse" by demonstrating that it can also be tethered to a PC for use as necessary, despite the fact that it can function as a fully standalone device. This includes support for "XR graphics-intensive applications" that demand top-tier GPU-based performance, such as Nvidia's CloudXR technology, which uses cloud-based rendering solutions.

Lenovo wants the ThinkReality VRX to be optimized for IT departments as well from a device management perspective. It enables integrated, at-scale configuration management and deployment capabilities, as well as software updates and employee feedback through tailored analytics.