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by Bruce Brown | January 30, 2020 | Enabling Tech
Wearable devices designed for continuous biometric monitoring pose unique challenges in terms of power sources. A solution must be durable, comfortable, and convenient. We’ve written about flexible, stretchable batteries that can conform to various shapes and...
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by Kimberly Houston | October 5, 2017 | Fitness, General News, Health
Smartwatches promise to make our lives easier and more efficient, but there’s a drawback. While traditional watches can run for months or even years, the battery life on most smartwatches is typically one to three days. A watch that harvests energy from outside...
by Bruce Brown | September 15, 2016 | Enabling Tech, General News
If you’re just strapping on a wearable for a run or for a quick reading of one or more biometrics, battery life isn’t much of a concern. But what if you need continuous monitoring for optimal health or to predict the onset of attacks or episodes? With...
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by Bruce Brown | November 23, 2015 | Enabling Tech, General News
The ever-spreading Internet of Things demands energy sources that are powerful, light, mobile, and inexpensive to purchase and operate. Recharging batteries via cables and wireless connections gets old quickly. Just think about the last time you were in an airport or...
by Alfred Poor | February 27, 2015 | Health, Medical
This is a wonderful time for wearable Health Tech. Many separate industries are all maturing at the same time, creating a synergy that is raising all boats. Wearables are benefiting enormously from the low-cost and high-quality components that have been developed for...
