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3 Google updates from Galaxy Unpacked 2026

Google Expands Gemini Across Samsung Foldables, Watch and Glasses

Google introduced broader Gemini integrations at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event in London.
The newest Galaxy foldables gain task automation across more than 40 apps.
Gemini Notebook is positioned as a research and project-organization tool for foldable devices.
Google also announced Gemini access on Galaxy Watch 9 and said intelligent eyewear is coming this fall.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 23, 2026·via blog.google

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Before you buy a smartwatch or smart ring, consider what you're giving up

Wearable health data is useful, but ownership remains murky

Wearables now collect detailed fitness, sleep, and fertility data.
The U.S. lacks a single federal framework for consumer health data privacy.
More than 20 states have passed privacy laws, but protections vary.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 15, 2026·via zdnet.com

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Why your cardiologist might tell you to skip AirPods - Engadget

Why AirPods and Pacemakers Can Be a Risk if They Get Too Close

Consumer electronics magnets can trigger magnet mode in some implanted cardiac devices.
Research cited in the source includes AirPods among devices that can interfere at close range.
Apple and the FDA recommend keeping such devices at least six inches away.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 14, 2026·via engadget.com

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Researchers are developing textiles that can produce drinking water from the air - Engadget

A Water-Harvesting Jacket Turns Air Moisture Into Drinkable Water

UT Austin researchers built a jacket-based atmospheric water harvesting system.
The textile collects moisture and routes it into detachable harvesting units.
The system produced 400 to 900 milliliters of drinkable water per day in testing.
The same textile could also be used in backpacks or tents.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 12, 2026·via engadget.com

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Meta's Smart Glasses Are Long Ways From Their 'Eureka' Moment

Meta's Smart Glasses: Progress, but No 'Eureka' Moment Yet

Meta has sold millions of Ray-Ban smart glasses, prompting Google, Samsung, and Apple to enter the market.
The Meta Ray-Ban Display offers notifications, directions, and Instagram Reels, but lacks compelling apps.
Meta's developer program is creating early apps like speedometers and car unlock, but none are game-changers.
Non-display glasses work well as audio devices, but AI features like computer vision feel gimmicky.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 11, 2026·via gizmodo.com

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Wearables produce huge amounts of health data - and doctors are struggling to keep up

Wearables Overwhelm Doctors with Unusable Health Data

Over 30% of US adults own a wearable, generating continuous health data.
Cardiologist Dr. David Kao says 70% of patient wearable data is clinically unusable.
Episodic care system is not designed for streaming data from wearables.
AI may help filter data, but integration and standardization are needed.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 9, 2026·via zdnet.com

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What you give up when you put on a smartwatch or ring

The Hidden Privacy Cost of Your Smartwatch or Smart Ring

Wearables collect sensitive health data but are not covered by HIPAA.
Over 20 states have privacy laws, but no federal regulation exists.
Consumers should read privacy policies and adjust settings to protect data.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 9, 2026·via zdnet.com

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Therabody

Therabody bets on palm cooling as a premium performance device, but the evidence remains early

The CryoTherm Palm is priced at $399.99.
Users place their palms on the device for one to three minutes during training breaks.
Therabody says USC soccer players performed 58% more reps in their final set during testing.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 8, 2026·via engadget.com

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Meta is reportedly working on an AI pendant and more smart glasses - Engadget

Meta reportedly expands wearable AI push with pendant and more smart glasses

Engadget says Meta is reportedly testing an AI pendant over the next year.
The report says up to four new smart-glasses models could launch before the end of 2026.
A business offering called Wearables for Work was reportedly part of the plan.

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DT Editorial Team·May 30, 2026·via engadget.com

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Apple Watch sleep data helps Harvard researchers study menopause transition - 9to5Mac

Harvard Study Uses Apple Watch Sleep Data to Probe Menopause Transition

Harvard researchers analyzed over 94,000 nights of Apple Watch sleep data.
The study focused on sleep pattern changes during perimenopause.
The project highlights the growing research role of consumer wearables.

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DT Editorial Team·May 29, 2026·via 9to5mac.com

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Wearable ultrasound patch for high-risk pregnancies could improve care

Wearable Ultrasound Patch Could Change Monitoring in High-Risk Pregnancy

UC San Diego engineers developed a soft ultrasound patch that can monitor a fetus and umbilical cord continuously for hours.
Researchers say the system could help detect complications earlier in high-risk pregnancies.
The technology may also improve access to prenatal monitoring in low-resource settings.

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DT Editorial Team·May 26, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

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Report: watchOS 27 to improve heart-rate tracking; AI health coach may not debut at launch - 9to5Mac

Apple’s health ambitions appear to be splitting into near-term sensor upgrades and a slower AI rollout

A report says watchOS 27 will improve heart-rate tracking.
Apple’s rumored AI health coach may not debut at launch.
The split suggests Apple may ship sensor refinements before more sensitive AI health features.

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DT Editorial Team·May 25, 2026·via 9to5mac.com

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Sony's Reon Pocket Pro Plus is now more efficient at personal cooling and warming, and sits more securely on your neck compared to the last model

Sony’s Wearable Climate Device Gets a Practical Upgrade

Sony’s updated Reon Pocket Pro Plus adds stronger cooling and a more secure fit.
Design changes target real-world comfort issues such as clothing interference and body contact.
The device shows how niche wearable climate tech is maturing through practical iteration.

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DT Editorial Team·May 24, 2026·via newatlas.com

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Hundreds of readers preordered the Fitbit Air with this deal - here's why

Fitbit Air Preorders Surge Ahead of Tuesday Launch as Buyers Bet on a Subscription-Free Wearable

The Fitbit Air is scheduled to become available on Tuesday after Memorial Day.
ZDNET reported several hundred readers had already used a preorder offer.
The product is positioned as a lower-cost, subscription-free rival to the Whoop band.

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DT Editorial Team·May 23, 2026·via zdnet.com

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The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max's case takes care of recording meetings – and its AMOLED screen lets you know when it's activated

Earbuds Become Meeting Tools in Soundcore’s Latest Productivity Push

Soundcore’s new earbuds target productivity as well as audio playback.
The charging case handles recording, transcription and summaries.
Cloud processing raises clear privacy questions for workplace use.

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DT Editorial Team·May 23, 2026·via newatlas.com

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The Future of Physical AI Isn’t Smarter Robots, It’s Smarter Interfaces

Why Human Interfaces, Not Just Smarter Robots, Are Back in the Physical AI Debate

Wetour Robotics argues physical AI needs better human-machine interfaces.
The company frames humans as active nodes inside computing networks.
The piece reflects a broader debate over autonomy versus augmentation in robotics.

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DT Editorial Team·May 22, 2026·via spectrum.ieee.org

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Wearable knee robot could help children with muscle weakness

Wearable Knee Robot Shows Early Promise for Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy

A 0.96 kg wearable knee robot was tested in six children with SMA type II.
All participants could stand from a seated position without robotic help after six weeks.
Quadriceps muscle volume increased by 19% during training.
Functional gains persisted after intensive training stopped.

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DT Editorial Team·May 21, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

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Women’s body temperature rises from age 18 to 42 but we don’t know why

Study finds women’s resting body temperature rises steadily from 18 to 42

Researchers found a gradual rise in women’s resting body temperature between ages 18 and 42.
Women aged 35 and older measured about 0.05C warmer on average than younger participants.
The pattern could eventually support wearable-based monitoring of aging, perimenopause, or broader health changes.

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DT Editorial Team·May 21, 2026·via newscientist.com

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Women’s body temperature rises from age 18 to 42 but we don’t know why

Women’s Body Temperature Appears to Rise Gradually From Early Adulthood to Midlife

A reanalysis of data from more than 750 women found a slight yearly increase in body temperature from ages 18 to 42.
Women 35 and older averaged about 0.05C warmer than younger participants.
Researchers think temperature wearables could eventually help track reproductive aging and related health changes.

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DT Editorial Team·May 21, 2026·via newscientist.com

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Google Seems Pretty Scared of the Words ‘Smart Glasses’

Google’s ‘Intelligent Eyewear’ Rebrand Shows How Fraught Camera Glasses Still Are

Google discussed AI-enabled glasses at I/O 2026 but avoided the phrase ‘smart glasses.’
The company used terms such as ‘intelligent eyewear’ and ‘audio glasses’ despite the devices having cameras.
The branding choice reflects the unresolved social sensitivity around camera-equipped wearables.

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DT Editorial Team·May 20, 2026·via gizmodo.com

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