Topic: health tech

  • Top 33 Health & Wellness Startups from TechCrunch Disrupt

    Top 33 Health & Wellness Startups from TechCrunch Disrupt

    The TechCrunch Startup Battlefield highlights 200 top contenders, including 20 finalists, with this list focusing on standout health and wellness innovations from the broader group. The featured startups are developing diverse technologies, such as AI-powered UV disinfection robots, affordable 3D...

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  • Withings ScanWatch 2 Now Features Predictive AI Health Insights

    Withings ScanWatch 2 Now Features Predictive AI Health Insights

    The Withings ScanWatch 2 introduces HealthSense 4, an enhanced operating system that provides predictive AI health insights and alerts for 35 health metrics. It features improved activity tracking, sleep analysis, and a new Vitality Indicator for subscribers, alongside extended battery life and n...

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  • Withings Now Compatible With Abbott OTC Glucose Monitors

    Withings Now Compatible With Abbott OTC Glucose Monitors

    Withings and Abbott are partnering to integrate Abbott's Lingo continuous glucose monitor data into the Withings app, creating a unified health dashboard for users starting in the first quarter. This integration offers greater convenience, allowing non-diabetic consumers to purchase Lingo sensors...

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  • VC Jon Medved, Diagnosed with ALS, Backs Tech That Will Improve His Life

    VC Jon Medved, Diagnosed with ALS, Backs Tech That Will Improve His Life

    Venture capitalist Jon Medved, diagnosed with ALS, now personally relies on health technology startups from his own investment portfolio, transforming his professional foresight into a personal survival toolkit. Medved's firm, OurCrowd, revolutionized venture capital by crowdfunding investments a...

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  • This Startup's 'Fitbit for Your Brain' Fights Chronic Stress

    This Startup's 'Fitbit for Your Brain' Fights Chronic Stress

    A novel wearable device called Awear, conceptualized as a "Fitbit for your brain," uses EEG technology to monitor brain activity and provide real-time insights into stress levels by tracking beta waves. The device pairs with a smartphone app that features an AI-powered coaching system, offering p...

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  • 36 New Tech Unicorns Emerged in 2025 So Far

    36 New Tech Unicorns Emerged in 2025 So Far

    In 2025, 36 new unicorn startups emerged across diverse sectors like AI, robotics, healthcare, fintech, and space tech, each surpassing $1 billion valuations. Notable unicorns included Linear ($1.25B), Gecko Robotics ($1.62B), and Thinking Machines ($10B), with AI, healthcare, and fintech driving...

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  • CES 2026: The Biggest Tech Trends to Watch

    CES 2026: The Biggest Tech Trends to Watch

    CES 2026 in Las Vegas will showcase key tech trends, including next-gen laptops with new processors, ubiquitous AI integration, and significant advances in robotics and smart home devices. Major product announcements are expected in TVs, featuring a display technology war with more accessible RGB...

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  • Europe's Unicorn Boom: Over 10 Startups Hit $1B in 2025

    Europe's Unicorn Boom: Over 10 Startups Hit $1B in 2025

    Europe's startup scene is experiencing a significant rise in unicorn companies, with over ten ventures reaching billion-dollar valuations in the first half of 2025, reflecting strong investor confidence. These high-value startups span cutting-edge sectors such as artificial intelligence, biotechn...

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  • Top 22 Non-Amazon Deals You Can't Miss Right Now

    Top 22 Non-Amazon Deals You Can't Miss Right Now

    Major retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and Target offer competitive deals on tech and home essentials, often rivaling or surpassing Amazon's Prime Day promotions. Standout tech deals include the Lenovo CX15 Chromebook at Walmart, Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition at Best Buy, and Samsung’s Od...

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  • CES 2026 Winners: The Official Best in Show

    CES 2026 Winners: The Official Best in Show

    A panel of experts from major tech publications, in partnership with the Consumer Technology Association, awarded honors across 22 categories at CES 2026, with the strict criteria of showcasing groundbreaking concepts or solving significant consumer challenges. The prestigious Best Overall award ...

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  • Withings Unveils 'Longevity Station' Smart Scale

    Withings Unveils 'Longevity Station' Smart Scale

    The Withings Body Scan 2 is a $599.95 smart scale that provides a comprehensive, non-invasive health assessment, tracking over 60 biomarkers including cardiovascular and metabolic metrics through methods like bioimpedance spectroscopy and foot sweat analysis. It differentiates itself by incorpora...

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