Doctors warn smartwatches may increase health anxiety

Experts say health-tracking features on wearables can trigger anxiety in some users. They recommend turning off alerts and consulting physicians.

Wearable devices like smartwatches provide constant health data that some people find reassuring. For others, the same information fuels health anxiety and leads to unnecessary medical visits.

Liittyvät artikkelit

A startup has created a screen-free titanium bracelet that conceals an activity tracker. The device measures health metrics while resembling an 1980s fashion accessory. It is launching on Kickstarter with early pricing at $179.

Raportoinut AI

Samsung announced updates to its Samsung Health app that introduce AI tools for interpreting biometric data. The changes are set to begin rolling out on June 8 ahead of a rumored Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 launch this summer.

A new Fitbit tracker paired with Google's AI could support upcoming smart glasses.

Raportoinut AI

Google has released the Fitbit Air, a screenless fitness band priced at $100 that provides core tracking features without requiring a monthly subscription.

Tämä verkkosivusto käyttää evästeitä

Käytämme evästeitä analyysiä varten parantaaksemme sivustoamme. Lue tietosuojakäytäntömme tietosuojakäytäntö lisätietoja varten.
Hylkää