Imagine this: you reach for your daily medication, but then get distracted by a call, a message, or a cat demanding attention—and suddenly you can’t remember whether you actually swallowed it. For millions of people on long-term treatments, this small…
From niche to mainstream: how smart rings are outshining smartwatches in 2026
Worn by Kim Kardashian, Prince Harry, Lewis Hamilton, and the England men’s football team in Euro 2024, it seems smart rings are finally having a moment in 2026. After more than a decade as a niche curiosity, manufacturers say smart…
Scientists develop implant that lets the brain ‘feel’ artificial signals
State-of-the-art prosthetic limbs can help amputees to regain the use of their arms and legs – but what if they could be imbued with “feeling”? Scientists at Northwestern University say they have taken a step towards that goal with a…
D.O.N targets ageing populations with world’s first belt-based wearable sensor
A Japanese apparel group best known for specialist inner-down clothing is seeking to enter the digital health market with what it says is the world’s first belt-type health-sensing wearable, as technology companies race to develop less intrusive ways of monitoring…
Hospitals grapple with cyber security gaps in connected medical devices
Hospitals are facing mounting challenges in securing their network-connected medical devices, according to new survey data from Asimily, a risk mitigation platform covering IoT, OT, and IoMT systems. The report, The State of Hospitals’ Cyber Asset Exposure Management in 2025,…
VOVO unveils ‘world’s smartest toilet’
VOVO, the South Korean bathroom technology company, is preparing to introduce what it calls the world’s smartest toilet at CES 2026, as the sector for connected home devices extends into one of the last unmodernised rooms of the house. The…
Avalue targets hospital AI shift with launch of medical-grade Edge computing platform
Avalue Technology has launched a new line of medical-grade Edge computing systems designed to meet rising demand for real-time AI processing in hospitals, as healthcare providers accelerate digital transformation across imaging, surgery, and point-of-care services. The Taiwan-listed industrial computer maker…
Glasgow engineers develop low-cost mobile network capable of supporting remote robotic surgery
A team of engineers in Glasgow has developed a low-cost, open-source mobile network that could pave the way for remote medical procedures, including surgeries carried out from afar. Researchers at the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of Engineering have…
Italian tech firm targets outdoor mobility for visually impaired with new smart glasses
Italian technology company iVision Tech has unveiled its latest innovation, the “iSee” smart glasses, aimed at improving mobility for visually impaired users outside the home. The iSee glasses, developed with input from visually impaired users, detect obstacles up to 4…
CSEM targets sudden illness behind the wheel with in-car monitoring system
Swiss research and technology centre CSEM has unveiled a driver safety system designed to reduce accidents caused by sudden illness behind the wheel. Known as DriverCheck, the system employs a miniaturised in-cabin camera and artificial intelligence to monitor heartbeat, breathing,…
