PRIVACY FEATURES IN WEARABLES
Deepinder Goyal unveils Temple’s long-term vision, apologises for remarks on doctors
Goyal said Temple is designed to work without a microphone, camera, or screen for privacy reasons. Instead, it uses motion sensors to pick up vibrations generated by the wearer's voice and convert them into text. The company is calling this technology “roomdeaf audio”, arguing that it allows the device to hear its wearer without listening to conversations around her.
Deepinder Goyal unveils Temple, calls it ‘humanity’s last personal device’; AI wearable to ship in 2027
Deepinder Goyal has unveiled Temple, a screen-free, microphone-free AI wearable he calls “humanity’s last personal device”. Using motion sensors to detect the wearer's voice through vibrations, the device combines AI companionship with health tracking. Temple 01, featuring AI and health capabilities, is expected to ship in early 2027.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 review: Who really needs to upgrade?
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is a meaningful upgrade mainly for users coming from older Apple Watches or the original Ultra, offering better battery life, a redesigned sensor system, brighter 3,000-nit display, new health features and the S11 chip. However, Ultra 2 and Ultra 3 owners have little reason to rush, as many core features remain similar and software support continues.
Meta Ray-Ban glasses face backlash: Women secretly filmed, Telegram videos emerge as Mark Zuckerberg’s smart glasses hit privacy row
Meta Ray-Ban glasses ban: In the Netherlands, eyewear retailers are halting the sales of Meta's smart glasses amidst growing public anxiety regarding privacy. Reports reveal an uptick in secret filming of women, with these recordings allegedly circulating in online communities. The Dutch Data Protection Authority is actively investigating this issue fueled by public outrage.
Meta launches Charm, a companion device to its Muse AI agent
The Muse Charm, shown at the end of this week's Connect keynote, is a keychain-sized, Tamagotchi-style device with a small screen that shows an animated avatar of the Muse assistant. In a demonstration during the event, Zuckerberg showed that you can tap a fingerprint sensor to start a conversation with it.
Meta bets big on wearable AI, Muse as Mark Zuckerberg pushes back against AI doom
Zuckerberg has distanced himself and Meta from recent calls by rival companies for a coordinated slowdown in the development of advanced artificial intelligence, arguing that individual labs can and should ensure their technology is safe.
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Meta launches camera-free AI glasses amid privacy pushback
Meta unveiled several new wearables powered by its artificial intelligence (AI) models on Wednesday, including an audio-only, camera-free version of its smart glasses, amid global concerns about privacy and the filming of women and girls without their consent. The audio-only versions will complement the release of dozens of new smart glasses models that keep the video filming option.
From smart glasses to AI pins, privacy fears challenge tech's next big bet
The backlash against devices that can see, hear and respond to the world around them has been strongest against Meta's Ray-Bans, which made smart glasses mainstream by pairing EssilorLuxottica's trendy designs with AI from the social media giant chasing "personal superintelligence."
Europe eyes battle over 'pervert' AI glasses
Anyone wearing smart glasses can take photos, film videos, listen to music, make phone calls, translate text or interact with an AI assistant, with sales now hitting the millions.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Introduced with new Health Features - Priced at ₹1,09,900
Today, Apple launched the Watch Ultra 4 with a starting price of ₹109,900. This robust device showcases a revamped health sensing system alongside the innovative custom S11 chip. Notably, it boasts improved battery life in all modes of use. Pre-orders are now live, with units set to hit stores on September 18. The watch operates on watchOS 27, featuring Apple Intelligence for superior performance.
Apple camera AirPods could launch soon: macOS Tahoe reveals Visual Intelligence demo
Apple's rumored camera-equipped AirPods may launch soon, showing Visual Intelligence capabilities. These earbuds could understand wearer's surroundings and save visual information for later use. The new AirPods, codenamed B790, might debut alongside the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models.
Strava data exposes US military routines across Middle East bases as Iran repeatedly strikes associated sites despite a Pentagon warning against the app years ago
US military personnel still share workout data from Middle Eastern bases. This activity potentially exposes troop locations and movement patterns to adversaries. Strava app data has been linked to locations targeted by Iran. Pentagon warnings and policy changes have not fully resolved this security risk. Such publicly available information could aid enemy intelligence gathering efforts.
Meta AI glasses pilot faces privacy scrutiny
Privacy experts are flagging significant risks with Meta's AI glasses pilot for visually impaired citizens in Gujarat. Concerns centre on potential privacy violations for users and bystanders due to always-on cameras, and challenges under India's data protection law. While the technology promises independence, calls are mounting for stringent safeguards against data misuse and unauthorised access before deployment.
Google Fitbit Air launched: New screenless fitness tracker brings AI health coaching, 7-day battery life and iPhone support
Google has launched the new Fitbit Air, a lightweight screenless fitness tracker with AI health coaching features. The wearable supports Android and iPhone users and focuses on sleep, recovery, heart rate, and health tracking. With long battery life and smart fitness tools, Fitbit Air shows Google’s big push into AI-powered wearable technology and screenless health devices.
Ai+ Smartphone launches Nova Series with customisable technology, expands into tablets and wearables
This expansion aims to create a connected ecosystem. The devices emphasize simplicity, privacy, and everyday functionality. The Nova Series and other products are now available, offering accessible technology for daily use.
OpenAI acquires healthcare startup Torch, deal pegged at $100 million
Torch is a small healthcare technology startup which focusses on unifying fragmented medical data such as lab results, medications, and doctor visit records, into a single, AI-readable system.
ET Explainer: Big privacy risks in view as glasses turn AI smart
Apple recently received a patent for its smart glasses, while Meta has already launched its version and Amazon is preparing to enter the market. According to Apple's patent, the glasses would be equivalent to augmented reality devices rather than merely AI or camera accessories, given that they would visually display information. The future of smart glasses could see a shift towards more visual features, but could also spark greater privacy concerns, with everyday life being recorded.
Lok Sabha MPs advised not to use smart gadgets in House
Parliamentarians are now cautioned against using smart watches and spectacles within the Parliament Estate. The Lok Sabha Secretariat issued an advisory highlighting potential risks to privacy and security. This move follows past incidents where recording parliamentary proceedings led to suspensions and privilege motions. The directive aims to reinforce the importance of upholding parliamentary privilege and respecting members' privacy.
Jio forays into smartglasses with JioFrames, brings in reels to Riya to step-up AI play
JioFrames is an AI-powered wearable platform and ecosystem, made for India. It is a hands-free, AI-powered companion designed for the way India lives, works, and plays.
Apple, Samsung smart rings to be available soon: What's wearable tech? Is it worth buying? Here is all you should know
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Ring, a new smart ring wearable, during its Galaxy Unpacked event. Set to launch in late summer 2024, the device will monitor health metrics akin to a smartwatch. The global smart ring market is projected to surge from $314.52 billion (£246.3 billion) in 2023 to $2,570.30 billion (£2,012 billion) by 2030, prompting Apple's rumored entry into the market.
India set to be no. 1 wearables market in 2023
Of the total 504.1 million units of wearables forecast to be shipped worldwide this year, India is expected to account for 130-135 million, or around 26%, as per market research firm IDC India. Last year, India had shipped around 100 million units of wearables - behind China and North America - making up nearly a fifth of the 492-million-unit global shipments,IDC said.
Excitement for Pixel Watch increases: Leaks suggest 3 models, a 300mAh battery pack & cellular connectivity
The experts are hoping to see its first smartwatch at the Google I/O developer event.
Manipal Hospitals signs up with ConnectedLife & Fitbit to monitor patients after major procedures
The digital initiative aims to use wearable technology to stay connected with patients after surgeries like total knee replacement, angioplasty, cardiac bypass surgery, and other high-risk surgeries.
Manipal Hospitals join hands with Fitbit to offer remote post-surgery monitoring
"Through this virtual platform, the clinical teams at Manipal Hospitals will gain a holistic view of the patient post-discharge, tailor their intervention precisely to the patient’s needs, and monitor them in their journey towards a healthy post-surgery recovery," Manipal said in a statement.
Manipal signs up with ConnectedLife & Fitbit to monitor patients after major procedures
Manipal's clinical teams, through this virtual platform, will gain a holistic view of the patient post-discharge, prescribe any intervention precisely, and monitor their recovery, hospital chairman Dr H Sudarshan Ballal said at a media conference.
Bullish on India opportunity, will protect user data: Fitbit CEO James Park
In his first ever media interaction in Asia, Fitbit co-founder and CEO James Park told ET that while data of Indians is not stored locally, it's subject to tight privacy and data security safeguards that it applies to data of all its global users.
Healthcare platform GOQii plans expansion to UK, Japan and Southeast Asia by year-end
"...there are plans to go outside of India, and we are talking and looking at Southeast Asia, UK and Japan. Our key goal was to focus on India... International markets, we are hoping (to enter by) end of the year because we are waiting for the lockdowns and travel restrictions to get over," GOQii CEO Vishal Gondal told .
Privacy at stake? Amazon could be eavesdropping on user conversations to make Alexa smarter
Earlier this year, it was reported that Amazon employs people to listen user conversations.
Tata Group to foray into safety wearable watch for personal protective equipment segment
The Tata group appears to be one of the conglomerates putting design into practice; The safety wearable is the first successful project ready for the market.
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