Why this preventative health investor refuses to wear a smartwatch

The conference is in full swing when Kim Oreskovic admits she doesn't wear a smartwatch. It's the second day of the Health Tech Global Summit in Basel, March 2026, and the floor outside the room is humming of founders selling the opposite case: rings, patches, breath analysers, blood-test interpreters, all promising that more data will…

ByJon LipseyApril 19, 20260Comments

GEAR

Google Prepares Screenless Fitbit Band To Compete With Whoop

Google is preparing to launch a new screenless wearable under its Fitbit brand, entering a category currently defined by Whoop. The device has been teased publicly through athlete partnerships, appearing as a minimalist wristband without a display. Early indications suggest it will follow a similar model to Whoop: continuous health tracking paired with app-based insights,…

ByJon LipseyApril 15, 20260Comments

TECH

Lume Health adds funding to build cortisol tracker for circadian health

Lume Health has secured fresh funding to advance a wrist-worn device designed to track cortisol and decode circadian health. According to reports, the company has now raised $2.5 million, built a waitlist of more than 5,200 people, and is using the capital to support pre-launch development and scientific validation. That matters because Lume is targeting…

ByJon LipseyApril 2, 20260Comments

MIND

Mave Health raises $2.1m to launch brain-stimulation headset for focus and mood regulation

Mave Health has raised $2.1 million to develop a wearable headset designed to improve attention, mood and stress regulation through non-invasive brain stimulation. The company is preparing to launch the device in 2026, targeting consumers looking for tools to manage cognitive performance and emotional state in real time. The funding reflects growing interest in neurotechnology…

ByJon LipseyMarch 30, 20260Comments

Why this preventative health investor refuses to wear a smartwatch

Google Prepares Screenless Fitbit Band To Compete With Whoop

Lume Health adds funding to build cortisol tracker for circadian health

Mave Health raises $2.1m to launch brain-stimulation headset for focus and mood regulation

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