From improvements in diabetes care to glasses that help you hear, here are the highlights from the world’s largest consumer electronics show.
New health and wellness technology can be an attractive sell because, well, who doesn’t want to feel better? At CES this year, some of the new devices and concepts showcased marketed as a means to improve your health — or at least make you look cool trying to do it.
Here’s a round-up of some of the best and most interesting health and wellness technology that’s come out of CES this year so far. In similar news, read on for futuristic concepts, products you can already buy today and our best of show picks for 2024. A smart ring with a new edge
There’s a new smart ring in town: the Evie health tracker. Made by Movano, it won CNET’s admiration at CES this year, earning a spot in our best of show. In a world of smartwatches and wearables, what sets Evie apart is that it was designed with women’s health in mind, from the fit of the ring itself to the way it interprets data in a holistic way. For more on the Evie ring — including how comfortable it was to wear, how it tracked steps and more — check out Bridget Carey’s hands-on test of Evie on the CES floor.
The Evie ring and app are currently only compatible with iOS, with plans to support Android in the near future. You can order one now for $269 (in gold, rose gold or silver colors) with shipments expected later this month. Unlike Oura ring, there is no monthly subscription for an Evie ring — just the one-time payment. An all-in-one thermometer, stethoscope and heart health checker
BeamO is a four-in-one health-scanning device.
The BeamO from Withings is a Wii-looking thermometer that does it all — takes your temperature, checks your heart rate and blood oxygen levels, and even works as a stethoscope.
Designed to be easy to carry and light to hold, the BeamO is entering the market post-pandemic, where telemedicine visits are still the norm. But increasingly, patients want quick access to basic health information that providers may normally collect in-office.
BeamO could help anyone who wants easy insights into their heart and lung health (and temperature, of course) monitor their baselines and share information with their health care providers. Following expected clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration this June, you can get one for $250. Glasses that let you hear better
The Nuance Audio glasses can amplify the voice of the person you’re speaking to.
The Nuance Audio glasses from EssilorLuxottica were made for people with mild or moderate hearing loss — those who notice they have some trouble hearing in noisy, busy places. They have technology built right into the glasses frames that will amplify sound.
