IoT & Connected Devices

Is the Luna Band the Best Subscription-Free Fitness Tracker?
Digital Health Is the Luna Band the Best Subscription-Free Fitness Tracker?

The physical construction of the Luna Band features a nylon strap and metal buckle, though testing suggests the frame may be prone to scuffing during long-term daily wear. This design choice reflects a broader movement within the 2026 wearable market, where manufacturers strive to balance

MIT Develops Dissolvable Paper Battery for Medical Pills
Digital Health MIT Develops Dissolvable Paper Battery for Medical Pills

This paper-like device offers a safer alternative to conventional hardware by using a biodegradable gel to facilitate the movement of charged particles. This breakthrough stems from a critical need to modernize the way patients interact with diagnostic tools, moving away from rigid, permanent

New SWANS Technology Uses the Human Body as a Wireless Network
Digital Health New SWANS Technology Uses the Human Body as a Wireless Network

The use of the body as a communication bus allows for medical interventions that are significantly less invasive than current surgical implantation methods. This breakthrough, known as the Smart Wireless Autonomous Networking System (SWANS), addresses the critical gap between external health

Chester Hospital Installs 24/7 Public Access Defibrillators
Infrastructure & Management Chester Hospital Installs 24/7 Public Access Defibrillators

Funding from charitable contributions has allowed the Trust to modernize its approach to public health by decentralizing critical life-saving infrastructure. By relocating two Automated External Defibrillators from restricted internal rooms to high-visibility external cabinets, the Countess of

WHO Uses Mobile Data to Track Ebola Spread in Congo
Patient Care WHO Uses Mobile Data to Track Ebola Spread in Congo

By synthesizing connection points from over 26 million subscribers, researchers can now identify potential virus hotspots weeks before they manifest in clinical reports. This technological leap comes at a critical juncture for the Democratic Republic of Congo as it battles its 17th outbreak of the

FDA Develops New Framework for Generative AI in Medtech
Regulatory & Compliance FDA Develops New Framework for Generative AI in Medtech

The integration of robotics and the Internet of Things into the medical field has reached a critical juncture where the static algorithms of the past are being replaced by the fluid, creative potential of generative artificial intelligence. As we navigate this transition, James Maitland stands at

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