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Eight health-tech devices, five battery formats
A reproducible audit of eight source-linked profiles finds six current prices, two incomplete weight entries and five ways of describing power. We show how those gaps affect a comparison.
The Fitbit API is gone. Check the gaps in your health history.
Google set November 2 as the cutoff for the legacy Fitbit API. Check the destination app's last successful sync before assuming its health history is complete.
Who pays for the radon professional in your app?
Airthings now lists local radon professionals in three markets. Listings are paid; contact requests share household information after consent.
Two nights of data: Samsung expands sleep apnea screening
Samsung's November 3 update adds a screening option for eligible Galaxy Ring and Watch9 users. The indication, phone requirements and enrollment limits deserve a close reading.
FDA updates its quality framework for cell and gene therapies
The November 2 guidance covers potency assurance from development through commercial production, including material controls, manufacturing and tests used before batch release.
Medical AI needs a published failure procedure
AdvaMed wants a risk-based FDA framework for generative AI devices. Our assessment starts with intended use, human review and the process for correcting a wrong output.
Samsung–Lark enrollment: eligibility, coverage and human support
The U.S. collaboration targets Samsung Health users aged 65 and over. Each program has its own eligibility, coverage and support arrangements.
Keep the timestamps when health data moves
Samsung's developer recap covers the move to its Health Data SDK. Source labels, permission history and time-zone handling belong on the migration checklist.
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8 matching devices.
AppleSmartwatch
Apple Watch Series 12 · 42 mm GPS
11 sensorsUp to 24 hours normal use; 38 hours Low Power Mode (Apple claim)
Checked Nov 5, 2026
$399US price · see conditions
OuraSmart ring
Oura Ring 5
3 sensorsTypically 6–9 days, depending on size and use (Oura claim)
Checked Nov 5, 2026
$399US price · see conditions
SamsungSmartwatch
Samsung Galaxy Watch9 · 40 mm
9 sensors
Checked Nov 5, 2026
$379.99US price · see conditions
SamsungSmart ring
Samsung Galaxy Ring
3 sensorsUp to 7 days for sizes 12–13; up to 6 days for smaller sizes (Samsung claim)
Checked Nov 5, 2026
$299.99US price · see conditions