Wearables & Mobile Technology News

CALGARY, Canada--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, today announced the promotion of three senior leaders as the company continues to expand and drive operational efficiency. Andrea Lamond, P.Eng., has been promoted to Vice President, Growth Operations. Since 2016, Andrea has been a core member of the growth team, contributing to a 1,600% increase in customer revenue. In her new role, Andrea will continue to play a pivotal part in...

MAUGUIO, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Netforce announces the granting of a second patent in the United States, Patent number: US 12 222 193 B2, ensuring the protection of its innovative electric glove, "EstunGlove," until 2041. This new recognition strengthens Netforce's intellectual property, which had already obtained a first patent in 2017. With now two WIPO patents granted, WO 2019/086820 A1 and WO 2022/188989 A1, and a portfolio of 15 innovations, the company confirms its status as a technolog...

AURORA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitutoyo America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of precision metrology instruments and solutions, is proud to announce the release of the new Surface Roughness Tester SJ-220 Series to our vast line of Form Measuring Instruments, providing compatibility and versatility to meet the diverse needs of manufacturing sites. The SJ-220 series of surface roughness measuring instruments offers excellent portability and easier use with touch screen functionality for mor...

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NewSound, a leading innovator in hearing aids with over two decades of expertise, today launched its first truly AI-driven over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid, powered by Femtosense’s AI Acceleration. “NewSound has consistently focused on the application of AI technology in OTC hearing aids for years,” said David Yu, founder of NewSound. “While some players in the industry prioritize cutting-edge performance, NewSound takes a balanced approach by not only advancing...

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) today introduced its high-performance Artificial Intelligence Processor (AIP) latest computing system, designed to quickly deliver real-time threat detection, situational awareness, and advanced mission processing directly to military vehicles. Built for high-speed processing in extreme environments, the ruggedized AIP integrates with A.I. algorithms in current and future U.S. Army combat applications and is engineered to process...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ŌURA, maker of Oura Ring, the most trusted smart ring, today announced the appointment of Ricky Bloomfield, MD, as chief medical officer (CMO). In this role, Dr. Bloomfield will set the vision for Oura’s global healthcare programs and partnerships, shape its roadmap as it relates to adherence to ever-changing healthcare regulations, enable cross-functional collaboration across the organization to drive the direction of new hardware and software features to scale...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At SXSW 2025, Totem Compass—a screen-free wearable for finding family members without cell service—went viral again, hitting 1.8M+ views in 48 hours....

CALGARY, Canada--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackline Safety Corp. ("Blackline" or the "Company") (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, held its annual and special meeting (the "Meeting") of shareholders on March 18, 2025. Cheemin Bo-Linn, the lead independent director of Blackline, did not stand for re-election at the Meeting and has retired as a director of Blackline. As a result of Ms. Bo-Linn's retirement from the Board, effective as at the termination of the Meeting, Mr. Jason...

CALGARY, Canada--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, today announced it has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025. The annual Fast Company ranking recognizes companies making meaningful strides across industries through bold thinking and impactful innovation. This year’s honorees include Waymo, Nvidia, and Kraft Heinz. Blackline earned its place on the list for transforming t...

EDINBURGH, Scotland & SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM), a global leader in glucose biosensing, today announced the launch of its first multi-region report, the "Dexcom State of Type 2 Report: Access and Attitudes Across Europe and the Middle East." The report surveyed over 2,500 people, made up of individuals with Type 2 diabetes and healthcare professionals, from Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Spain and the United Kingdom. The findings provide valuable in...