![Hot dogs and cats get wearable fans to beat Japan's scorching summer Hot dogs and cats get wearable fans to beat Japan's scorching summer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41659416606_SweetMommy.jpg)
Hot dogs and cats get wearable fans to beat Japan's scorching summer
The device consists of a battery-operated, 80-gramme fan that is attached to a mesh outfit and blows air around an animal's body.
Tue Aug 02 2022
![Singapore tests out 'smart bandage' for remote recovery Singapore tests out 'smart bandage' for remote recovery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81638330740_VeCare.jpg)
Singapore tests out 'smart bandage' for remote recovery
A wearable sensor is attached to a transparent bandage to track progress in healing, using information like temperature, bacteria type, and levels of pH and inflammation.
Wed Dec 01 2021
![How 5G could one day help automatically charge wearables like smartwatches How 5G could one day help automatically charge wearables like smartwatches](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71637034055_smartwatches.jpg)
How 5G could one day help automatically charge wearables like smartwatches
The idea is that a very slight electrical charge will automatically recharge nearby Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Tue Nov 16 2021
![Could your face mask detect COVID? Could your face mask detect COVID?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71625109235_MASK.jpg)
Could your face mask detect COVID?
It's a prototype of COVID-19 testing face mask with a patch of sensors attached to a pad that collects the user's breath particles.
Thu Jul 01 2021
![Could your wearable device help in early detection of COVID-19? Could your wearable device help in early detection of COVID-19?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71598500800_SMARTWATCH.jpg)
Could your wearable device help in early detection of COVID-19?
Researchers are increasingly turning to wearable health and fitness devices to gather data that could facilitate early disease detection.
Thu Aug 27 2020
![Could your Fitbit or Apple Watch detect early COVID-19 symptoms? Could your Fitbit or Apple Watch detect early COVID-19 symptoms?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/61595566836_APPLE.jpg)
Could your Fitbit or Apple Watch detect early COVID-19 symptoms?
Wearable devices typically are being studied as ways to identify people who are potentially infected with COVID-19 before symptoms appear.
Fri Jul 24 2020
![Origami Labs' Kevin Wong: The Disability That Led To A Beautiful Creation Origami Labs' Kevin Wong: The Disability That Led To A Beautiful Creation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-12/51577692970_awani-review.jpg)
Origami Labs' Kevin Wong: The Disability That Led To A Beautiful Creation
Origami Labs Kevin Johan Wong has a solution that enables calls to be initiated by tapping on a smart ring its wearable device that is a boon for the blind.
Wed Jan 16 2019
![Brain cancer survival improves with novel electrical device, data suggest Brain cancer survival improves with novel electrical device, data suggest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/71436669428_CERVICALCANCERSCR.jpg)
Brain cancer survival improves with novel electrical device, data suggest
A wearable medical device that delivers electrical fields through the scalp helped to extend the survival of patients with lethal brain tumors, according to data presented Sunday.
Mon Apr 03 2017
![Samsung Galaxy 7 Edge dinobatkan Telefon Pintar Terbaik 2016 Samsung Galaxy 7 Edge dinobatkan Telefon Pintar Terbaik 2016](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/71458347900_GalaxySedge.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy 7 Edge dinobatkan Telefon Pintar Terbaik 2016
Samsung turut membawa pulang anugerah Jenama Terbaik, dan Teknologi Boleh Pakai (Wearable Technology) untuk jam pintar Gear S2.
Fri Sep 30 2016
![Will.i.am's smartwatch available for pre-order in the UK Will.i.am's smartwatch available for pre-order in the UK](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/71461940708_WillIAm.jpg)
Will.i.am's smartwatch available for pre-order in the UK
The Dial, the latest wearable by singer, rapper and entrepreneur Will.i.am, is now available for pre-order in the UK, reports Engadget.
Fri Apr 29 2016
![Wearable tech gear up in 2016 Wearable tech gear up in 2016](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/81458298733_MichaelKors.jpg)
Wearable tech gear up in 2016
Global sales of fitness trackers and smartwatches hit 51 million units in 2015, with forecasts that this figure will jump to 84 million by the end of 2016.
Wed Apr 27 2016
![Google Glass goes dark on its social media accounts Google Glass goes dark on its social media accounts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/41453863900_GoogleGlasses.jpg)
Google Glass goes dark on its social media accounts
Alphabet Inc's Google shut down several social media accounts linked to the Glass gadget, ending its push to popularize the pricey eyeglasses with consumers.
Wed Jan 27 2016
![Consumers aren't sure about smartwatches, unless it's made by Apple Consumers aren't sure about smartwatches, unless it's made by Apple](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/71445917000_AppleWatch.jpg)
Consumers aren't sure about smartwatches, unless it's made by Apple
A research to track the motion of the wearables market found that tech brands still trump all others in terms of desirability.
Tue Oct 27 2015
![Back to the Future again? Maybe not, says producer Back to the Future again? Maybe not, says producer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/61445332100_MichaelJFox.jpg)
Back to the Future again? Maybe not, says producer
A fourth movie in the "Back to the Future" series looks unlikely, one of the films' executive producers said on Monday.
Tue Oct 20 2015
![How we read news today How we read news today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-11/71383798380_295x200.jpg)
How we read news today
As new platforms emerge, our news consumption behaviour is going through a swift change. Cherish Leow writes.
Mon Jun 08 2015