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How Amazon Expanded Its Healthcare Aspirations in 2021
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How Amazon Expanded Its Healthcare Aspirations in 2021

The healthcare industry is currently experiencing seismic shifts with much of the focus being placed on COVID-19 clinical, operational, and financial efforts. In 2021, E-Commerce giant Amazon expanded its healthcare aspirations with Alexa, Amazon Care, COVID-19 tests and more. Amazon Care Amazon first introduced its healthcare clinics to its employees in early 2019 after providing…

Biodegradable Printed Paper Batteries for Medical Wearables
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Biodegradable Printed Paper Batteries for Medical Wearables

Researchers at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a thin and flexible paper battery that could one day become an environmentally sustainable option for powering flexible and wearable electronic systems. The NTU Singapore-developed zinc batteries are made up of electrodes (through which the electrical current leaves or enters the battery) screen-printed on to…

2021 in wearables: Biggest launches of the year revisited

It's almost time to wave goodbye to 2021. A year that in the world of wearables brought us unlikely allegiances, upgrade uncertainty and long overdue devices and software features. Throughout the past twelve months, we've had plenty to write about and test too, but what were the standout launches from another big year for wearables?…

Artist Designs Steampunk-Style Masks #WearableWednesday
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Artist Designs Steampunk-Style Masks #WearableWednesday

Dmitriy Bragin makes these super rad mech/steampunk/cyborg masks. Via My Modern Met:Although Bragin’s work looks like it’s cast from bronze or other metal, it’s an illusion. It’s the work of acrylic paint that’s layered and brushed to add the illusion of weight and age to them. This material of choice actually makes the masks much…

​New Fitbit patent targets depression and bipolar detection

Fitbit has been increasingly focused on mental health, and it seems it’s investigating further ways to track your psychological wellbeing. The company has filed a new patent for technology that can study mental wellbeing from physiological data. And it seems that Fitbit is targeting those with clinical mental health issues The patent is vague about…

The best Apple Watch bands for men and women

There's no better way to customise your new Apple Watch than with a new strap or band. If you're looking for leather, stainless steel, Milanese loop bands or something sweat-proof for the gym, there are plenty of high quality, cost effective options out there for men and women. While the official Apple options are expensive,…