Wearables, VR & AudioWearable Technology and the Future of Health
Smartwatches and rings now track heart rate, sleep, and activity. Here is what wearable health tech can really do, its limits, and how to use it wisely.
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Smartwatches, VR headsets, smart glasses and headphones: the sensors, screens and sound tricks that make wearable tech work, and what it can tell you about your health.
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