Swiss start-up trials UV light cleaning robots to make air travel safer
Switzerland-based tech startup Uveya is conducting trials of robots which use ultraviolet light to protect airline passengers from COVID-19.Uveya tested the production version of the technology on the...
View ArticleFitbit, Stanford Medicine team up to study COVID-19 spread among college...
Student athletes will now be donning Fitbits in an effort to study the connection between illnesses and wearable device tracking. On April 1, the Pac-12 Conference announced a research collaboration...
View ArticleIndian health tech startup MFine launches SpO2 tool app
MFine, a health tech startup in India, has developed a free mobile app that turns a smartphone into a blood oxygen saturation meter. The beta version of the app is currently available on Android...
View ArticleSouth Korean chipmaker bats US FDA approval of its non-invasive glucose...
South Korean fabless manufacturer Dongwoon Anatech is seeking the approval of both the US and Korean Food and Drug Administration for the commercial rollout of its saliva-based glucose monitoring...
View ArticleState-specific COVID-19 vaccine information is confusing. Facebook says it...
As states begin to open up vaccine eligibility to all adults, Facebook will begin to notify its users and connect them with state-specific information about how to get an appointment, the company...
View Articlecarafem develops text-based virtual assistant for patients taking abortion...
Women’s healthcare company carafem is now facilitating at-home abortions through its virtual assistant, Cara. Patients in Georgia, Virginia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey and the District of Columbia...
View ArticleApple Fitness+ creates new programs for pregnant people and seniors
Apple’s subscription-based platform for at-home workouts will now offer a trio of programs created specifically for groups oftentimes overlooked in fitness.Launching April 19 on the Fitness+ platform...
View ArticleConsumer safety group warns parents to stop using Peloton Tread+ after...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Peloton's connected bike and treadmill became the "it" workout devices. Last quarter, the workout giant beat its revenue expectation by more than $34 million.But the...
View ArticleFitbit rolls out stylized wearables that aim to look like jewelry
Fitbit is officially rolling out its latest fitness tracker, the Luxe. It combines the health-and-wellness features of traditional Fitbit devices with stylized finishes designed to look like a piece of...
View ArticleAmazon's Alexa now helps users find COVID-19 vaccines
Amazon's Alexa has joined the vaccine conversation. As of today, the technology is able to answer questions about COVID-19 immunization sites and eligibility.When a user asks Alexa about COVID-19...
View ArticleUAE diabetes clinic showcases results of tech-focused care
A Dubai-based specialist diabetes clinic has released its very first report on the outcomes of its care model, demonstrating that continuous data monitoring is advantageous in dramatically improving...
View ArticleGarmin introduces its latest health-tracking smartwatch, the Venu 2
This morning, Garmin rolled out its new Venu 2 Series GPS smartwatch, which has sleep score capability. The Venu 2 gives users specific insights about their sleep, including light, deep and REM sleep....
View ArticleNew baby monitoring company Miku launches breath-tracking tool for parents
A new baby monitor company called Miku has just rolled out a new tool that helps parents track a baby's breathing and sleep patterns without physical contact.The new tech, called Miku Pro Smart Baby...
View ArticleYouTube COVID-19 PSA aims to inform young people about vaccine facts
YouTube is pairing health experts up with an array of celebrities to talk about COVID-19 vaccines as part of its new public service announcement. This new PSA is born out of a collaboration between...
View ArticleGoing paperless: Emirates begins digital verification of COVID-19 medical...
The largest airline in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is now in the process of implementing paperless document verification relating to COVID-19 PCR testing and vaccination.This week, Emirates...
View ArticleCigna members can now tap into mental health services via Ginger app
On-demand behavioral health platform Ginger is now available as a health benefit for Cigna’s 14 million members, the companies announced today.Members with Cigna’s employer-sponsored or individual and...
View ArticleLithuanian Turing College secures Y Combinator funding
Lithuanian data science startup Turing College has been selected for the W21 batch of the Y Combinator, a Silicon Valley accelerator programme.Turing College is a data science and AI edtech startup...
View ArticleEden Health's new program lets employees opt in to share COVID-19 vaccine...
Eden Health, a direct-to-employer health provider that offers virtual and in-person care and insurance navigation, has expanded its COVID-19 workplace offerings to include opt-in vaccine...
View ArticleOrchyd launches period tracker with smart wallet
Femtech company Orchyd is launching its period-tracking app and connected smart wallet that together store a one-day supply of period products.The tool is designed to track user's periods, ovulation...
View ArticleGoogle travel searches now show COVID-19-related restrictions
Google is looking to keep summer vacationers informed about COVID-19 travel restrictions for specific destinations so they can plan ahead.When users look up flights or hotels in a certain area using...
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