We’ve come a long way since the “Radio Nurse.” Back in 1937, the world’s first electronic baby monitor allowed parents to listen in on what was happening in their child’s nursery from another room. Fast-forward nearly a century, and it’s not just about listening anymore. A wave of high-tech baby wearables has flooded the market … Read more
For Leah Martin, a 48-year-old attorney and mother, running on three to five hours of sleep felt normal until headaches and fatigue made her realize she wasn’t performing at her best. “I wasn’t happy, I wasn’t healthy,” Martin told The Post. As a competitive runner, she’d already been using devices like Fitbit and Oura to … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. This summer, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched a bold initiative for his “Make America Healthy Again” campaign, focusing on one key tool to support public health: wearable technology. As of … Read more
People suffering from sleep issues may soon be able to rest easier, thanks to a new wearable device that could revolutionize the way we get our shut-eye. Unveiled at the American Thoracic Society’s 2025 International Conference, the device is a ring-shaped pulse oximeter that appears to be effective at monitoring obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and … Read more
Your skin isn’t just glowing — it’s gassy. And now, science is sniffing it out. Researchers at Northwestern University have developed the world’s first contactless wearable device that can monitor your health by measuring gases naturally emitted and absorbed by the skin without ever touching it. “This technology has the potential to transform clinical care, … Read more
He’s a-head of his time. Chris Wink, a New York native and one of the founding members of the iconic performance art company Blue Man Group, has found a new way to express his imaginative soul on the outside — by rocking a variety of intricate mohawks he calls “art fins.” “I’ve got this bald … Read more
To provide women at a high risk of breast cancer with more frequent screenings between mammograms, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are developing a wearable ultrasound scanner designed to be attached to a bra. The goal is to help women detect breast cancer tumors in the early stages and maximize the survival rate, … Read more
Don’t sleep on this trend. Aldi is known to sell odd pieces — and the supermarket chain recently released wearable sleeping bags that have people going wild over the super comfy look. Paris de Jager shared a TikTok this week of herself wearing the stylish one-piece to her 4,700 followers, bagging 1.4 million views. She … Read more
This process may make your skin crawl — but it could also be regrown. Bioengineers from Columbia University have found a way of growing skin in the shape of hands — which could be a game-changer for skin transplants. The newly engineered skin is different from the type currently used for transplants, which is constructed … Read more