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PIN Pulse – AI Smart Ring for BP & Glucose Trend Tracking

The Pin Universe announces the launch of PIN Pulse on Kickstarter, a next-generation smart health ring delivering the most comprehensive range of health insights available in a single ring. PIN Pulse introduces three breakthrough capabilities to the smart ring category – Blood Pressure Monitoring, Blood Glucose Risk Assessment Insights, and Sleep Apnea Detection – features that have never before been combined in one ring. Alongside these innovations, PIN Pulse integrates 13 total health metrics, bringing metabolic, cardiovascular, sleep, stress, activity, and body trend insights together in one non-invasive wearable – without needles, bulky devices, or monthly subscriptions. 

Founders Sudeshna Naik and Hrishekesh Patil created PIN Pulse after identifying a gap in existing smart rings, which tracked basic fitness metrics but lacked meaningful insights into glucose trends and cardiovascular health in a single, non-invasive wearable.

Worn comfortably on the finger day and night, PIN Pulse captures 16 distinct health metrics, giving users the most comprehensive health insights available in a single ring. Among these, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Blood Glucose Risk Assessment, and Sleep Apnea Detection are breakthrough features never before combined in one wearable. Blood pressure and glucose risk assessments are available on-demand through the companion mobile app, while other metrics like sleep, heart health, stress, activity, and body trends are monitored continuously.

PIN Pulse’s AI analyzes all collected data, connects the dots across metrics, and delivers clear, personalized insights, helping users understand patterns and trends in their health. Best of all, full access to AI-driven insights comes with no monthly or annual subscription – you buy the product once and receive lifetime access to your health data and personalized guidance. Rather than overwhelming users, PIN Pulse presents charts and wellness insights in a clear, easy-to-understand way, emphasizing long-term trends and personalized guidance so users can stay informed and confident about their health.

Non-Invasive Health Awareness in a Ring

PIN Pulse is built around a simple idea: meaningful health awareness shouldn’t disrupt your routine. The ring captures biometric data directly from the finger, one of the most signal-rich points on the body, and turns it into practical wellness insights. PIN Pulse captures 16 distinct health metrics designed to provide a comprehensive daily wellness overview.

Key capabilities include:

  • Blood Glucose Risk Assessment & Blood Pressure Monitoring: On-demand measurements performed through the app with guided pre-checks, delivering convenient metabolic and cardiovascular wellness insights without finger pricks, cuffs, or inflation hardware
  • Sleep Apnea & Breathing Analysis: Tracks nighttime patterns and potential breathing irregularities such as sleep time, stages, efficiency, Sleep Breathing Risk (OSA) to support recovery awareness and better rest quality 
  • Heart Health & Stress Signals: Monitors cardiovascular activity and physiological stress markers (heart rate, HRV, SpO₂, stress, Mood Track) to help users understand daily strain, balance, and emotional patterns
  • Activity & Energy Tracking: Captures daily movement (steps, calories, distance) and exertion levels to provide a clear view of lifestyle consistency and overall activity output
  • Body Trends & Women’s Health: Observes temperature patterns and cycle-related changes to support awareness across hormonal shifts and life stages

All insights are designed for general wellness and lifestyle awareness only, supporting informed habits, not medical diagnosis.

Designed  for Uninterrupted Health Tracking

PIN Pulse is engineered to deliver continuous, uninterrupted health tracking – day and night – without demanding constant user interaction. Unlike many wearables that require frequent charging breaks or manual engagement, PIN Pulse works quietly in the background, consistently capturing health signals as life happens.

Crafted from lightweight titanium and weighing as little as 3 grams, the ring blends seamlessly into everyday life with a discreet, jewelry-like form designed for 24/7 wear.

With up to 7+ days of battery life, 5 ATM water resistance, and wireless charging, users can wear PIN Pulse continuously – through sleep, showers, workouts, and daily routines – without disrupting their health data stream. Automatic data capture can be configured as frequently as every 5 minutes, balancing precision and battery optimization.

All data syncs seamlessly to the mobile app, creating a centralized dashboard that reveals how health signals evolve over weeks and months – not just isolated daily readings. Full app access is included for life, with no subscription required.

Personalized Health Insights Driven by AI

PIN Pulse combines multi-wavelength optical sensing, skin temperature tracking, and motion data from the finger – one of the body’s most signal-rich points – with advanced AI-driven sensor fusion. The sensors capture accurate, continuous data, and the AI analyzes patterns across multiple metrics, connects the dots, and turns them into clear, personalized insights.

Rather than presenting generic scores or constant alerts, the app highlights what has changed, what has stayed consistent, and what may deserve attention, helping users feel informed and reassured, not judged.

Users can also interact directly with the AI through the AI chat, receiving personalized guidance and awareness based on their own health trends. This makes the insights truly tailored to each individual, supporting long-term wellness and life-stage tracking.

Additional features powered by AI include Stress Monitoring, Mood Tracking, Women’s Health tracking, and Sleep Breathing Risk (OSA) indicators – all connected into one comprehensive, personalized health view.

Availability

PIN Pulse will launch via crowdfunding with a Kickstarter price of $249 and an MSRP of $499. Each package includes the PIN Pulse Smart Ring, magnetic charging dock, USB-C cable, quick start guide and a warranty card. 

The product is backed by a 12-month limited hardware warranty, covering manufacturing and component defects under normal use. 

CAVN Blood Pressure Monitor Review

CAVN Blood Pressure Monitor features an innovative barrel-type, no-wrap design that simplifies at-home measurement while delivering FDA-cleared accuracy. Designed with guided arm positioning and one-touch operation, it helps reduce common user errors and supports consistent, repeatable readings.

Combining clinical-level precision, intuitive 3-color visual indicators, dual-user memory tracking, and a rechargeable portable design, CAVN offers a smarter, more user-friendly approach to everyday blood pressure monitoring for modern households.

The innovative barrel-type structure eliminates traditional cuff wrapping—users simply slide their arm into place and press one button to begin measurement and you can see this in action in the video review below it is very comfortable to use compared to traditional methods in local clinics or hospitals after my testing and recently being for a full health check I do find the ones in your doctors or hospital uncomfortable.

The CAVN Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor is FDA-cleared for home blood pressure monitoring, CAVN delivers pressure accuracy within ±3 mmHg (per product specifications), supporting reliable daily tracking. 

There is a bright, easy-to-read LCD screen clearly displays systolic, diastolic, and pulse values—even in low-light environments. There is three large buttons up on top which allows you to set the monitor up and an emergency stop button on the side in red and works perfectly just in case. 

The intuitive green, yellow, and red backlight indicator provides a simple visual reference to help users interpret readings quickly again we go through this in the video review it literally takes minutes to set up and use.

Equipped with a built-in 2000mAh rechargeable battery and Type-C charging, the device eliminates the need for disposable batteries. Designed for cordless, ready-to-use convenience, it supports daily home monitoring without frequent recharging.

A single full charge supports up to 150 measurements, helping reduce battery replacement needs while providing reliable portability for use throughout the home.

Check the video review below for more

 

Features

  • Barrel-Type Design with One-Touch Operation: Slide your arm into the barrel-style upper arm blood pressure monitor, rest your elbow on the built-in elbow pressure switch to help lock in proper placement, and press a single button to start measuring. Perfect for seniors and anyone who finds cuff wrapping difficult, it eliminates the hassle of traditional cuffs and reduces placement guesswork—making at-home checks quick, comfortable, and easier to do correctly
  • Auto-Fit Wide Range: This upper arm blood pressure monitor uses a comfortable cylindrical barrel design to auto-fit arms 7.1″–16.5″, creating a secure, stable, even contact fit for different users. Unlike traditional wrap cuffs that can feel too tight/loose or pinch, it supports a more comfortable experience and consistent fit—ideal for shared family use across different arm sizes.
  • Accuracy You Can Trust: FDA-cleared for home blood pressure monitoring. Pressure accuracy: ±3 mmHg (per product specification) for consistent daily tracking. For best results, measure with proper posture and keep your arm supported at heart level.
  • Large LCD Display & 3-Color Backlight: This upper arm blood pressure monitor features a bright, easy-to-read LCD screen that clearly shows systolic/diastolic blood pressure and pulse—easy to view even in low light. The 3-color backlight provides a simple visual reference to help seniors and family members understand results faster at a glance.
  • 2 Users, 2×99 Memory: This blood pressure monitor stores up to 99 readings for each of 2 users, keeping family results separated so you don’t mix up measurements. Easily review history, compare changes over time, and spot daily blood pressure patterns—great for shared home use with clearer, more convenient tracking.

  • Rechargeable Type-C Battery: This upper arm blood pressure monitor includes a built-in 2000mAh rechargeable battery with Type-C charging, so you won’t constantly replace disposable batteries. It helps reduce battery waste and leakage concerns, while the cordless, ready-to-use design makes daily home monitoring easier for seniors and families.

 

 

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New AI Model Improves Personalized Blood Glucose Prediction for Type 1 Diabetes

Jeonbuk National University Researchers Develop an AI Model For Personalized Blood Glucose Monitoring

The hybrid model integrates three components to address key challenges and was rigorously evaluated, paving way for accurate blood glucose prediction

Patients with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) require accurate and consistent monitoring of their blood glucose levels. Over the past decade, AI models have been explored to tackle this challenge; however, inter-patient variability and large data volumes remain key challenges. In a new study, researchers present BiT-MAML, a model-agnostic algorithm aimed at personalized blood glucose prediction of patients with T1D. This approach overcomes the limitations of existing models and enables precise predictions in real clinical settings.

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune condition in which the body’s own immune system attacks insulin-producing cells. As a result, patients with T1D must closely monitor their blood glucose (BG) levels and rely on insulin injections or pumps. Even small miscalculations or oversights can lead to unregulated blood sugar levels, leading to potentially life-threatening complications.

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems have emerged as a promising tool for predicting and forecasting BG levels. Over the past decade, researchers have explored artificial intelligence (AI) models for improving the prediction accuracy of CGM systems. However, differences in physiology between patients and poor adaptation for new users persist to challenge the widespread adoption of this technology in real-world settings. In addition, traditional models often focus on either short-term or long-term glucose patterns, but not both.

In an attempt to address these issues, a research team led by Professor Jaehyuk Cho from the Department of Software Engineering at Jeonbuk National University in South Korea, have developed an innovative model, named BiT-MAML, aimed at tackling inter-patient variability in BG prediction. Explaining further, Prof. Cho says, “BG dynamics are not uniform across all patients. The physiological patterns of an elderly patient are vastly different from those of a young adult.” Adding further, he says, “Our model demonstrates how this variability can be accounted for by developing more personalized models.” Their findings were published in Scientific Reports on August 20, 2025. 

BiT-MAML (where “BiT-“ stands for Bidirectional LSTM-Transformer” and “MAML” stands for “Model-Agnostic Meta-Learning”) uses hybrid architecture combining two deep learning models: bidirectional long-short-term memory (Bi-LSTM) and Transformer. Bi-LSTM processes time-series BG data bidirectionally, precisely capturing short-term patterns. Simultaneously, the transformer, utilizing a multi-head attention approach, efficiently models long-term patterns, capturing complex day-to-day and lifestyle-based cyclical variations. During training, the researchers applied a meta-learning approach known as Model-Agnostic Meta-Learning (MAML) that helps the model quickly adapt to new and diverse patients using only a small amount of training data by learning from a wide range of patient examples. 

To test model performance, the researchers adopted a Leave-One-Patient-Out Cross-Validation (LOPO-CV) scheme. “In simple terms, we train the AI on five patients, then test it on the sixth patient it has never seen before,” explains Prof. Cho. “This is effective for assessing the model’s ability to generalize to unseen patients.” 

The model demonstrated significantly reduced prediction error compared to conventional models. Notably, the prediction error varied from an excellent 19.64 milligram/decilitre (mg/dL) for one patient to a challenging 30.57 mg/dL for another. While these results represent a clear improvement over the standard LSTM models, they also highlight the persistent difficulty of managing inter-patient variability in real-world settings. “Our study shows how AI-based BG prediction models should be evaluated to improve both trust and model performance,” concludes Prof. Cho. “Addressing this challenge will contribute to the development of effective CGM models that can serve diverse patients with T1D, from children to elderly.”

These findings attest to the fact that the development of effective personalized BG prediction requires the use of advanced AI models incorporating robust evaluation methods that can transparently report the full spectrum of performance.

Reference

Title of original paper: Personalized blood glucose prediction in type 1 diabetes using meta-learning with bidirectional long short term memory-transformer hybrid model

Journal: Scientific Reports

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-13491-5  

Canyon Smart Watch Jacky SW-69 Review

The Canyon Smart Watch Jacky SW-69 is an affordable smartwatch kept simple with plenty of features to keep the curious one alight if it is their first smartwatch to try out and indeed this for me is one of those who want to delve into the samrtwatch wrold and fitness tracking.

As an owner of countless smartwatches the Canyon Smart Watch Jacky SW-69 is a nice watch to look at and use despite the name it has been given, having said that many companies do tend to give their products funny names or quesitonable numbers added on the the product and we shall not name those.

This smartwatch has it all bar calls on the watch itself or the option to respond to messages, it instead lets you look at your mails social media messages and more nmot forgetting the suite of sports activities and health features on board you can accept and reject calls and the notifictions are not rich notifications you will see more in the video review below.

With health and fitness in mind this watch does have you covered in fairness, there is plenty on board even for the more demanding type at the price level and from testing data is failty accurate when paired against other watches I own and test out not just high end ones either.

Notifications are on the button bit not rich you get a basic line of thext which is fine as it is a simple approach smartwatch and for me even though I have more expensive watches I could easily wear this as a daily it keeps you off your phone like any other smatwatch does.

Overall this is a nice simple to use smartwatch with a simple app and people like simple and it offers plenty for the fitness and health gurus out there and looks nice too with a simple magentic strap how much simpler do you want it..

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Product features

  • Download Canyon Life App for iOS and Android
  • Compatible with Android 8.0 and later (smartphones with BT 4.0+ and Google Play services support, Android GO has no notifications support), iOS 14.0 and later
  • Metal case body with comfortable & nice-to-touch Two sided magnetic strap
  • Real-Time Heart Rate, Pedometer, Body Temperature, Accurate Blood Oxygen
  • 25 popular Sports Modes
  • Compatible with Google Fit & Apple Health
  • 1.3’’ Full Touch LTPS screen with 360*360 high resolution; 262K Colors
  • 380+ watch faces available at Canyon Life APP Gallery, support animated watch-faces
  • Waterproof IP-68 (fits for swimming)
  • Stress level measurement & Breath training
  • Virtual Business Card
  • Sleep monitoring, blood pressure, Weather forecast, Pop-up notifications, Drink water & sedentary reminder, Female calendar, Alarm, Stop watch & Timer, Music & camera remote control, Calculator, Flash light
  • Battery 200mAh; Charging time: up to 3 H
  • Typical usage mode working time: up to 9 days*
  • Heavy usage mode working time: up to 5 days**
  • Stand-by time: 15 days
  • 4 pre-installed games
  • 5.1 Bluetooth Low Energy Chip
  • Max Wireless Connection Range: 10 m
  • Memory: RAM 192KB; ROM 256KB; Flash Memory: 128MB
  • Firmware language list: English, German, Russian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Estonian, Czech, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Slovak, Spanish, Romanian, Dutch, Arabic, Hungarian, Polish, Slovenian, Croatian, Serbian, Portuguese, Georgian, French, Greek, Albanian, Macedonian

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Irish Femtech innovator Joii Launches AI-powered Menstrual Monitoring Solution

Joii, a trailblazing Irish femtech startup which has raised €2.4m in funding to date, has today launched its groundbreaking app and innovative range of sustainable period care products, aiming to transform the way menstrual health is understood, monitored, and discussed in Ireland and beyond.

A world-first, Joii’s menstrual pad and mobile app measure period blood volume and clot sizes, offering users unprecedented insights into menstrual health through AI-powered image analysis. Backed by clinical research and real-world validation, Joii offers a data-driven way to monitor menstrual health, finally giving people with periods the tools to see what’s really going on.

While wearables track steps, sleep, and heart rate, Joii is pioneering a long-overdue frontier in female health, providing data-driven insights into the menstrual cycle and female health. By combining specially designed evaluation pads with a mobile app, users can scan used pads to receive a quantified evaluation of their period flow and clotting patterns. These data points are clinically relevant but often overlooked.

“For too long, women have been told to just ‘track their period’ without any real tools to measure what’s actually happening. With Joii, we’re changing that,” said Joii Founder, Justyna Strzeszynska. “We’re helping people see their periods clearly, for the first time.”

Joii is focused on setting a new standard for menstrual health and, by extension, women’s health issues in general. Heavy menstrual bleeding affects 1 in 3 women, yet diagnosis and treatment are frequently delayed due to vague language like “heavy” or “normal”, without any tangible or qualifying details. Joii introduces objective data to the conversation, empowering users with measurable, visual, and shareable insights that can accelerate diagnosis and care.

Joii’s technology is Class I Medical Device–Certified in the UK and protected under multiple patents. The company is now partnering with leading institutions to develop predictive models for menstrual conditions, such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), transforming menstrual blood into a powerful diagnostic tool.

Supported by clinical research and validated through real-world studies funded by the NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research), Joii products show remarkable results. 62% of users reported improved communication with their healthcare professionals, symptom screening efficacy increased by 288%, and menstrual health literacy rose by 134%, demonstrating the app’s positive impact on menstrual health awareness and management.*

This technology is particularly beneficial for individuals experiencing heavy bleeding, those on long diagnostic journeys, such as endometriosis, which currently can take up to 10 years, as well as those seeking a better understanding and control over their menstrual health. Joii empowers users to advocate for themselves and also provides healthcare professionals with objective data that can improve diagnosis and treatment.

What the Experts Say:

Dr Fatema Mustansir Dawoodbhoy (NHS), Clinical Advisor to Joii, said, “This app will definitely offer me better insights into how the patient is feeling as I will be able to understand their symptoms variation throughout the month.” Meanwhile, Dr Kushal Chummun, Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the Rotunda and Connolly Hospital, agrees – “I think the app is really, really good”, underpinning the clinical confidence in Joii’s innovation.

How It Works:

  1. Wear Joii Pads – Designed for optimal visibility and comfort.

  2. Scan with the Joii App – Use the Joii App to analyse the pad.

  3. Get Insights – Instantly receive volume in millilitres, clot detection, and cycle trends.

 

Joii’s AI-enabled app is free to download on iOS and Android devices, and Joii Evaluation Pads RRP €6.95 are available now from selected health stores and pharmacies nationwide as well as online from www.joiicare.com.

“Wholefoods is proud to support Joii Care and their groundbreaking approach to menstrual health,” said Ronan O’Flynn, Sales Manager at Wholefoods Wholesale Ireland. “By combining smart technology with a clinically tested menstrual pad, Joii empowers users to measure their period volume and better understand their symptoms – a world-first solution that supports more informed self-care and stronger communication between patients and clinicians.”

Tech Review – TOZO S3 smartwatch

There is no shortage of smartwatches today and the good thing is for some the price has come down, there is high end like the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 6 from Samsung I use and there is entry level and of course mid tier, how these shape out in features though is the thing for users and often the case they buy something they don’t need, then you have the likes of fitbits which for the most are just activity tracers not offering much else but you can now get smartwatches for under 5o euro that has it all and one of the best in this class is the latest from TOZO who are know for their audio products.

We have reviewed plenty of watches recently that look the same as this and has a similar software setup however this one goes further than most and is worth the spend with all the features there is on offer here. The you get an app that works on both iOS and Android packed with settings and again more than I have seen in the past.

So what do you get for your money here with the all new TOZO S3 smartwatch.. You get quite alot in fact for the money with this watch and as mentioned there is plenty like it and looking similar but this one stands out with features and has more than many I have tested in recent weeks here and I really like it.

We have all the fitness apps you expect to see here you have you can accept calls on this too which is a real bonus you have step counter, heart rate monitoring and much more which we go through in the video below as there is lots to see, you also have a watch face gallery and these are nice face and current one with today’s trends.

Now with a cheap smartwatch you do miss out on some features but in comparison to market leaders here you get quite a but more here the only real thing missing is not being able to reply to social and emails etc it is not a rich message experience however you can read everything fine here and the screen is bright and good outdoors.

 

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Features

  • 【Smart Watch with Bluetooth Calling】TOZO S3 has equipped with a built-in premium microphone and speaker, which can give you a great calling experience. After connecting to your mobile phone via Bluetooth, you can answer and make clear calls directly from your watch, freeing your hands. The smart watch can also receive notifications for text messages. You won’t miss important calls and messages from your lover/friends, making daily sports, outdoor sports and life more concise and intelligent.
  • 【1.83 inches Large HD Color Touch Screen】1.83 large color screen and full screen touch and hand sliding. It ensures smooth operations and 240*284 resolution for you. Our screen is better at color saturation and reproduction. Personalize your smart watch for men women with multiple customized watch faces provided, make your own stylish smart watch.
  • 【Heart Rate, Sleep, Blood & Activity Tracking】With our smartwatch, it accurately monitors your heart rate in real time. Also, it provides a detailed analysis of your sleep quality by continuously recording your sleep patterns. During exercise, TOZO smartwatch automatically records daily steps, distance counter，calories burned, active minutes, measure your blood oxygen saturation and understand your physical state.
  • 【Bluetooth Connectivity and Compatibility】When the S3 smart watch is connected to the app through Bluetooth, you can control the music player, view the local weather today, and support the mobile search function. TOZO Smart Watch is compatible with most iOS, Android or Bluetooth smartphones. Go to App Store or Google Play to download and install “TOZO Health” for free, then connecting our smart watch to your phone and start your journey of smart life.
  • 【Long-lasting Battery Life & IP68 Waterproof】The large battery capacity (300mAh) and low power consumption design offers longer endurance. It could last about 10 days when in auto monitoring mode for heart rate or 7 days when in the instant detection mode. TOZO Smart Watch is designed with IP68 waterproof rating(50m waterproof), so no need to worry when you wear it while swimming or sweating out.

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