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Blood pressure-sensing earbuds are coming in 2020
Could the future of fitness AirPod competitors be stress management? Valencell's tech is ready for heart-rate sensing earbuds coming this year. There's one big health measurement that's really important, yet keeps eluding wearable tech: blood pressure. I measure my...
Why Data Science Matters and How It Enables Impactful Health Outcomes
Valencell is transforming the science of wearable biometrics to facilitate impactful health outcomes and data science is a critical part of how we do that. The combination of accurate PPG sensor systems and the latest advancements in data science are opening up new...
Why this time is different for wearables
I heard a great podcast discussion with Andreessen Horowitz’s Vijay Pande a few weeks ago on why this time is different for wearables and it’s worth diving into this topic a bit further. The discussion centered around what’s different about wearables now vs. when...
Wearable technology and blood pressure monitoring: Addressing the global hypertension problem
High blood pressure is a global health tragedy. It is one of the largest public health epidemics in the world and affects over one billion people according to the World Health Organization - a number that has more than doubled over the last 40 years and is estimated...
High Blood Pressure is a Global Health Tragedy
It’s common knowledge that high blood pressure is not good for your health and the statistics show either you have high blood pressure or you know someone who does. However, as I’ve been diving into the research recently, I was really struck by the magnitude and...
Utilizing heart rate data to improve swimmers’ performance: A conversation with Phlex
The ability to track your heart rate in real-time is the most important analytic to have during a workout. The Phlex Edge is designed for all swimmers to get the most out of their training. In this webinar, Phlex shares about their journey from initial concept through...
Valencell Announces Kristine O’Shea as Chief Financial Officer
Seasoned financial executive joins Valencell from Red Hat Raleigh, N.C. – July 23, 2019 – Valencell, the leading innovator in wearable biometric sensor technology, today announced the appointment of Kristine O’Shea as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). O’Shea joins...
Artificial intelligence powered wearable solutions for senior care: A conversation with CarePredict
As our loved ones age the tempo of their lives changes. The process is inevitable yet delicate. When we step up to care for family members, we find that the human eye easily misses subtle cues that, if detected, could spur us to take action in providing help before a...
The Evolution of Hearables: Past, Present and Future
Consumers have come to expect more from their wearable devices and as the markets for hearables and hearing health devices continue to grow, biometrics have become essential. There are numerous emerging use cases for biometric hearables as a result of the ongoing...
What are biometric parameters and why do they matter?
Biometric parameters are the hidden gems found in leading biometric sensor technology that don’t get much attention but hold a great deal of potential for next-generation wearables and hearables. As background, one of the reasons PPG sensor technology has come to...
Applying heart rate data to optimize pain relief: A conversation with Sana Health
The United States is currently struggling with one of its worst-ever drug crises. It is reported that approximately 100 million American adults live with chronic pain, most of which are treated with opioids but they are hampered by side effects, abuse, and addiction....
Wearables in Clinical Trials: Opportunities and Challenges
Wearables have shown the potential to significantly impact the data available for clinical trials and medical researchers in numerous ways. While the quality and efficacy of these devices can vary, the sensor technologies in these devices have evolved to meet the...
What You Missed at CES 2019
The largest technology tradeshow in the world, CES has quickly turned into a hotbed for showcasing emerging trends in digital health, wearables, and virtual reality technology throughout the world. Just in case you weren’t able to attend this year’s event, let’s take...
Our Brains Know if a Movie Will Bomb Before We Do
Immersion Neuroscience developed a wearable that lets Hollywood studios know how you really feel about a movie, and the likelihood that it'll be a box office bomb or a blockbuster. To keep tabs on movie buzz, studio execs these days monitor the Rotten Tomatoes...
The Dark Horses Of CES – Interesting Offerings That Slipped Through The Cracks
Real wireless power Thanks to Apple, wireless charging using the Qi standard is now everywhere, but far more interesting is the possibility to charge devices from a distance. There are a series of companies working on this all of whom have a slightly different way to...
The 5 Most Interesting Hearables Developments from CES 2019
At this year’s annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), a number of interesting hearables-related developments were announced that continue to add momentum to the already hot product category. It’s great to watch these miniature ear-computers mature right before our...
Valencell’s Latest Biometric Sensor System Raises the Bar for Accurate Biometric Wearables & Hearables
Valencell and Sonion select Maxim component to reduce size by 66%, combined with market leading accuracy, design flexibility, and advanced biometric measurements from Valencell tech in Benchmark BE5.0 biometric sensor Raleigh, N.C. – January 7, 2019 – Valencell, the...
Valencell and Sonion Demo First Ever Hearing Aid Receiver in Canal with Embedded Biometric Sensor
BiometRIC receiver in canal is optimized for size and will measure heart rate, R-R interval, activity levels, energy expenditure, and will provide a platform for future innovations in hearing health devices Roskilde, Denmark and Raleigh, N.C. – January 7, 2019–...
CES 2019: The Bizarre Toothbrush, Smart Yogurt Maker, and Wrist Wearables on My “Must-See” List
A wearable that tracks hydration, one to keep you warm (or cool), and one for instant stress relief will be on display next week at CES 2019 CES 2019 officially starts on Tuesday and press announcements will begin on Sunday. But I already know the news will be...
Forecast: Double digit growth for wearables driven by smartwatch adoption
Global shipments of wearable devices are forecast to hit 125.3 million units in 2018, up 8.5 percent from 2017, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. The growing popularity of smartwatches is driving the...
Wireless sensor firm Valencell names former Texas Instruments exec as new CEO
Biometric-sensor startup Valencell’s current CEO and board chairman, Michael Dering, will retire at the end of this month, and the company has selected Kent Novak, formerly a senior vice president and general manager at Texas Instruments, as its new CEO. Novak began...