Wearable Devices

Dortmund – November 05, 2026 -- Selected players on Borussia Dortmund's women's team will wear RingConn Gen 3 smart rings on a permanent basis after the health-tech company became a premium partner of the squad.

Players receive Gen 3 rings for permanent use

Under the partnership, some BVB players get RingConn Gen 3 smart rings to wear continuously. The goal is to bring health technology into the players' everyday routines, with the focus on individual mindfulness and personal well-being.

RingConn designed its rings for continuous wear. Through a connected experience, they deliver insights into health and well-being.

LAS VEGAS – November 03, 2026 -- Heated apparel brand ororo has launched its first Bluetooth garment, the Unisex 5-Zone Ultralight Adjustable Heated Liner Vest, starting at $199.99. A companion ororo app for iOS and Android lets wearers adjust heat without taking off their outer layers. The app is due for download in November.

The vest heats five zones and fits a range of sizes

The lightweight, quilted vest uses water- and wind-resistant fabric. Its five heating zones cover the left and right abdomen, the lower back, and two diagonal zones across the shoulders and upper back.

An adjustable velcro waist closure, flexible side panels and wide armholes are meant to improve fit and mobility. Sizes run from XS/S to XL/2XL, and the vest comes in black.

External battery pockets and a vibrating power button let wearers operate the vest without removing outerwear.

Los Angeles – November 02, 2026 -- The first 2,000 buyers of the ACTRA Mag 4G AI Pendant can get the screen-free wearable for an Early Bird price of $199.9, and a $19.9 reservation option holds that price for later purchase. ACTRA, a consumer brand of AI-native startup Stavecho, unveiled the pendant as its first product as the brand's website went live.

Early Bird buyers get a free wristband and shipment priority

The first 2,000 units come with first-batch access, exclusive Early Bird benefits and a complimentary wristband. Every Early Bird participant also gets permanent free access to AI Basic.

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JERSEY CITY – November 03, 2026 -- Casio's CRW-002 ring watch, a full-metal miniature take on the A168 digital watch, goes on sale in November for $135 in silver and $155 in gold.

A 1995 classic shrinks to fit a finger

Casio America, Inc. built the CRW-002 around a module roughly one-tenth the size of a standard watch module, using high-density mounting technology and a miniature battery. The ring recreates the A168, first introduced in 1995, down to the feature indicators on the face and the shape and finish of the band.

Metal injection molding (MIM) technology reproduces the detailed shapes of the case and band. The band's matte finish adds a contrasting texture to the case.

Shermeen Greenmun, Vice President of Timepiece at Casio America, said the ring "pushes the boundaries of what a watch can be" while keeping the details of the original.

OLATHE, Kan. – November 03, 2026 -- Garmin's new Descent X10 dive computer is available now for a suggested retail price of $349.99, putting depth, time and oxygen data on a 2.1-inch backlit screen on the diver's wrist.

The always-on, high-contrast display uses large text and a backlight. Garmin says this keeps dive data readable in harsh sunlight on the boat and in dimmer conditions under water.

Three dive modes and a 50-hour battery

Descent X10 offers scuba, apnea and gauge modes, so divers can see the data that matters most for each kind of dive. The device is rated to 10 ATM. Its rechargeable battery delivers up to 50 hours of dive time and up to 6 months in standby mode.

NDL Aware depth metrics show divers in real time how specific depth changes affect their no-decompression limit, which can help extend bottom time. Divers who carry a backup can sync their settings across multiple compatible Descent dive computers.

NEW YORK – October 31, 2026 -- Wulcea's graphene-powered heated apparel comes with a UL-certified battery system, heating elements tested through 10,000 flex cycles and 100 machine washes, and sensors that stop heating above 131°F (55°C).

The brand is putting safety documentation front and center as smart heated clothing gains wider adoption. "Trust in smart heated apparel goes beyond warmth," said founder John C, who tied the company's goal to giving users peace of mind through certified technical standards.

Flexible graphene elements keep the garment soft

Wulcea's GrapheneNano heating technology uses flexible graphene elements to deliver balanced warmth across key upper-body zones. The design aims to avoid garment stiffness, so the clothing keeps its natural drape and allows full freedom of movement.

Franklin, Tenn. – October 30, 2026 -- A whistling hearing aid is usually not broken. According to a HelloNation article featuring Franklin audiologist Dr. Elizabeth Welch, the noise typically traces back to fit, earwax or settings that a clinic can fix.

Feedback happens when amplified sound leaks back into the microphone

Whistling, also called feedback, occurs when amplified sound escapes the ear canal and loops back into the device's microphone. The result is a sharp whistle or other distorted noise.

Poor fit is a leading cause of whistling

A hearing aid that does not sit securely lets sound escape. The shape of the ear canal can change with aging, weight fluctuations or ear infections, which makes leaks more likely. Custom earmolds and regular professional adjustments keep the fit snug and improve sound clarity.

BOSTON – October 30, 2026 -- When the clocks fall back on the night of Sunday, November 1, Americans will sleep only about 11 minutes longer than on a typical Saturday, according to new Withings data, and by the following weekend they sleep less than usual.

Withings data shows the bonus hour mostly disappears

Withings analyzed 237,480 nights of sleep data from US users aged 18 and over, covering the autumn clock changes of 2023, 2024 and 2025. On the night itself, sleep was also more broken than usual, with slightly more frequent wake-ups.

In the week afterward, people woke around 16 minutes earlier and went to bed around 15 minutes earlier by the clock. By the next Saturday they slept about four minutes less than usual, with a slightly lower sleep score. Sleep quality returned to its pre-change level over the following two weeks.

In Europe, where clocks change a week earlier, people gain between 10 and 15 minutes.

Newtown, Connecticut – October 29, 2026 -- Older women on tight budgets who live with bladder leaks may soon find treatment easier to reach, thanks to a new grant for the nonprofit EliHealth Initiative.

A trust grant funds education and treatment access

The David N. Lane Trust for Aged & Indigent Women, administered by Bank of America, awarded the grant. It will support education and treatment access for financially disadvantaged older women.

Many women assume leakage is a normal part of aging or worry about the cost of care. EliHealth Initiative Director Daly Johnson says urinary incontinence is "usually treatable."

Managing leaks is not the same as treating them

Leaks can limit work, exercise, travel and social life, and the ongoing cost of pads strains limited budgets. Treatment options include pelvic floor therapy and treatments used at home.

Boston – October 29, 2026 -- People with Parkinson's can now order WellPD, an FDA-cleared and CE-marked wrist-worn device from Empatica that tracks tremor, dyskinesia and bradykinesia at home, along with sleep and activity.

A companion app pulls those measurements into daily summaries. The aim is to help users see how their symptoms fluctuate, spot changes around medication doses and talk through those patterns with their care teams.

Symptoms shift by the hour, and memory is a poor logbook

Parkinson's symptoms can vary from one hour to the next, including as medication takes effect or wears off. In an appointment, recalling when changes happened, how long they lasted and how they affected daily life can be hard.