Are your hearing aid and fitness tracker spying on you?

The Best Fitness Trackers for Monitoring Your Workouts and Progress

Whether you want to track your stress, sleep, heart rate, steps or more, these are our favorite fitness trackers.

207: What Your Doctor Isn’t Testing | Thyroid, Hormones, and Getting Real Answers with Ashley Cruz Arata

Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today we are talking all about thyroid health, hormones, and why so many women are being told they’re “fine” when they are absolutely not. I’m talking with my friend Ashley Cruz Arata, certified Integrative Health Practitioner and hormone specialist. For years she was dismissed The post 207: What Your Doctor Isn’t Testing | Thyroid, Hormones, and Getting Real Answers with Ashley Cruz Arata appeared first on The Fitnessista.

Here's Exactly How To Make Your Fitness Tracker A Heart Health Tool

Your fitness tracker may reveal more about your heart than you think.

Smartwatches Track Health Around the Clock, but Doctors Say Constant Monitoring May Increase Anxiety Over Normal Body Changes

Smartwatches can help detect health issues, but doctors warn constant monitoring may increase anxiety over normal body changes and wellness data.

July 11 – Heart Fit Clinic

Heart Fit Clinic will be on Talk To The Experts this weekend – Saturday, July 11th at noon! There is never a bad time to examine just where your health truly is. It’s time to contact the Heart Fit Clinic! Ever have those spicy wings and experience a bit of acid reflux, but didn’t think...

I tested ChatGPT's Live Voice upgrade, and it almost felt human - how to try it

The latest GPT Live Voice models can listen, speak, and conduct online research all at the same time. Does it feel like you're talking with a real person? Almost.

Officer Pulls Over Driver Over Loud Sound System, Then Asks to Hear It Again: “That’s Crazy, Dude”

A video posted to X shows a driver getting pulled over over his car’s unusually loud sound system. But instead of writing him a ticket, the officer ends up asking to hear the setup for himself. “You know that’s totally illegal,” the officer says after stopping the driver. The man responds that he wasn’t aware Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post Officer Pulls Over Driver Over Loud Sound System, Then Asks to Hear It Again: “That’s Crazy, Dude” appeared first on The Daily Dot.

Soundcore earbuds loved by Stacey Solomon now almost half price on Amazon this Prime Day (aff)

Wireless earbuds are one of the most competitive tech buys around, and this Soundcore deal combines a big discount with celebrity-backed appeal.

People are finding out the hard way the Fitbit Air doesn’t mix with bug spray

A poor soul has discovered that Google’s newest fitness tracker, the Fitbit Air, isn’t exactly compatible with bug spray. Originally posted by u/le_cs to the r/fitbit subreddit, the user reportedly put some bug spray on the cuffs of their shirt while hiking this past weekend, which transferred onto the back of the device and began []

KGL Foundation brings free health screening to Bolgatanga, promotes early disease detection

When the KGL Foundation rolled out a free health screening exercise for residents of the Bolgatanga Municipality, the message was simple but powerful: your health matters, and cost should never be the reason you don't know your status.

Best Bone Conduction Headphones (2026): Shokz, Suunto, Mojawa

Everyone needs a safe way to listen to music on outdoor runs. We’ve found the bone conduction headphones to grab on your way out the door.

I was skeptical of clip-style open earbuds. After trying my first pair, I don’t want to go back

I have stopped judging earbuds on sound alone, and ear-clip designs are a key reason behind that change in attitude. Feather-light, never fatiguing, and easy to live with. I just discovered this form factor and I love it.

Korea gives stalking victims real-time access to suspects’ location

South Korea on Wednesday launched a new mobile alert system designed to better protect stalking victims by providing real-time information on suspected stalkers wearing electronic ankle monitors. Operated by the Ministry of Justice through a mobile application, the system allows victims to see a suspected stalker’s current location and direction of movement. The government said the measure was introduced after concerns grew over the effectiveness of existing protections. Since 2024, electronic m

From Oura to Whoop, we tested the best sleep trackers of 2026

We rounded up the best sleep trackers from Whoop, Oura, Anker, and Fitbit. The best sleep tracker is the Whoop MG.

Is Your Tracker Spying? Florida Sen. Rick Scott Eyes Probe Into Chinese Smartwatches, Health Tech

THE BREAKDOWN: U.S. Senators Rick Scott and Dave McCormick have requested an FCC investigation into security risks linked to health wearables and medical devices manufactured or containing parts from China. The lawmakers warn that biometric data collected from popular consumer items—ranging from smartwatches to glucose monitors—could potentially be accessed by the Chinese government under its [] Is Your Tracker Spying? Florida Sen. Rick Scott Eyes Probe Into Chinese Smartwatches, Health Tech

NWS Says Over 60 Million Under Extreme Heat Warnings in US

A tracking website maintained by the U.S. weather service reported that 62.4 million people are subject to the alerts.

The Oura Ring 4 is at its lowest price ever for Amazon Prime Day

Thanks to Amazon Prime Day, fitness enthusiasts looking to try the high-tech health tracking jewellery can enjoy slashed prices

The cardiovascular risk your doctor has never once mentioned to you

(NaturalHealth365) Most people assume that noise is merely an annoyance, not a ... The cardiovascular risk your doctor has never once mentioned to you The post The cardiovascular risk your doctor has never once mentioned to you appeared first on NaturalHealth365.

The Trust in Media Boondoggle – LN Radio

From dominant narratives to false philanthropy.

How not to be rude in 2026

Do you keep your headphones on at the checkout? Or chat people up then never follow through? You need our expert guide to the new social faux pas – and how to avoid them...

Clip-Ons Are Wireless Earbuds’ Next Inescapable Trend

With Samsung looming large over the category, clip-style wireless earbuds might go fully mainstream.

The best newsletters from the past year 🙌

There’s so much noise in the fitness industry. So many “Don’t do that” or “You’re doing it wrong if” So much fear-mongering and finger-pointing. And honestly, it frustrates the heck out of me. It’s overhyped, overblown, and not all that helpful. Especially for those of us who just want the strength, energy, and health to... The post The best newsletters from the past year first appeared on Nerd Fitness.

What frightens GP clinics using AI and the fine print nobody reads – chief NZ telehealth officer Anna Campbell

What frightens GP clinics using AI and the fine print nobody reads – chief NZ telehealth officer Anna Campbell

Breathalysers at gigs: "People are saying, 'Oh my God, I thought I was ok, I only had one drink"

The RSA is rolling out breathalysers at gigs this summer – and finding almost half of people who use them are over the limit for driving.

What every man needs to know about testosterone and heart health

A doctor assessing an elderly person's breathing with a stethoscope during a medical check-up.

Can your smartwatch detect sleep apnea?

No smartwatch can actually diagnose sleep apnea, but some can track certain signs that might indicate you have the condition.

Your Fitness App Thinks You’re Doing Great

I have trained nearly every day of my adult life. Tracked macros before tracking macros had an app. Watched what I ate when the people around me were eating whatever they wanted and calling it living. My wife and I do yoga together every day. I train weights on top of that; not as a []

AI Finds Hidden Heart Signal That May Predict Sudden Cardiac Death

After analysing ECGs and death certificates collected over a decade, researchers say AI uncovered a previously unknown heart signal that could identify people at risk of sudden cardiac death, even...

Why Your Fitness Tracker Might Be Making You Less Healthy and Happy

You don’t need to go to Bryan Johnson-style extremes for fitness tracking to end up harming your health.

Mailbox: Could SAPS' secure radio rollout hold more untold secrets?

Mailbox: Could SAPS' secure radio rollout hold more untold secrets?

Ear plugs have become a festival must-have - but they aren't all created equal

Ear plugs are becoming an increasingly popular accessory at music festivals.

From Hearing Aids to Smart Wearables: The Digital Evolution of Hearing Devices

From bulky early devices that simply made all sound louder, many hearing aids today have evolved into sleek, virtually invisible wearables powered by personalised, adaptive AI. These devices go far beyond amplification, functioning as intelligent sound processors that enhance speech clarity, reduce background noise, support natural listening and seamlessly integrate into modern lifestyles. The recent []

OTC Glucose Monitors Make Wellness Tracking More Personal — and More Complicated

Over-the-counter CGMs are making glucose data easier to access, but not every user benefits equally. Here’s where the evidence is strongest — and what to know about app privacy. The post OTC Glucose Monitors Make Wellness Tracking More Personal — and More Complicated appeared first on TechRepublic.

The 8 best workout earbuds to buy this summer: Consumer Reports

Earbuds that fall out mid-run can wreck your workout. Consumer Reports tested models on sound, fit, and sweat resistance to find the best picks

Daily Signal Launches Georgia Bureau With State-Based Correspondent

The Daily Signal is expanding its state-based reporting initiative to Georgia with Peach State native Rebecca Buis joining the team as our first-ever Georgia correspondent, based in the metro Atlanta area. Buis brings a strong foundation in conservative policy and politics to the role. She is a graduate of Liberty University, where she earned her...

HeartFlow: A Premium AI Diagnostics Story

HeartFlow: A Premium AI Diagnostics Story

Qingyun H3550: Huawei targets businesses with new smartwatch

New smartwatch offers health tracking, branding customization, and enterprise data tools. The post Qingyun H3550: Huawei targets businesses with new smartwatch appeared first on BOL News.