Tag: Coronavirus pandemic

The covid-19 pandemic illustrates the importance of medical devices and wearable remote monitoring devices in healthcare. As hospitals were struggling to make space for only the sickest patients, they were simultaneously evaluating the use of new technologies to monitor patients from their homes. Read more Facedrive Launching Pilot Project For Its COVID-19 Contact Tracing Wearable […]

Face masks have become a vital part of our armament in the battle against coronavirus. However, these masks need to be used properly; incorrect use can pose an infection risk. If viral particles settle on the mask, touching or disposing of the mask improperly could result in infection. Now, a team of researchers at the […]

Nymi announced the launch of a wearable wristband for workers. The Version 3.0 Nymi Band enables industries to incorporate Nymi’s password-less technology to ensure the health, safety, and security of connected workers. The Nymi Band ensures zero-trust security principles and access control using fingerprint and heartbeat biometrics enabling a range of use cases that includes […]

Singapore will start giving out wearable devices that use Bluetooth to track people’s interactions, as the country looks to resume more public activities in the coming weeks. The devices are called ‘tokens,’ and they are built on Singapore’s contact tracing smartphone app TraceTogether. Read more Countries Deploying Wearable Technology To Bring Back Tourists The devices […]

The value of North America’s wearable band market in Q2 2020 remained flat year-on-year at US$2 billion, despite shipments growing 10% annually, according to technology market analyst firm Canalys. Samsung lost a huge chunk of its market share through the period, as Americans went for cheaper trackers that were priced below US$50. Read more Contactless […]

KINETIC, a NY-based wearable device maker that provides safety wearables for industrial workers, has partnered with JLG Industries, to deploy its Reflex smart wearable at JLG facilities. In alignment with their people-first culture, JLG has deployed the KINETIC Reflex devices on the shop floor to provide team members with instant feedback on high-risk ergonomic postures. […]