The new world of wearables: from health monitoring to human augmentation
ChuckDBrooks · x · 2026-08-26
Chuck Brooks wrote on Forbes about the evolution of wearable technology: devices have moved from simple health monitoring (heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep tracking) toward human augmentation. The piece covers application prospects in healthcare, security, and related safety considerations.
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