Casana, maker of a health monitoring smart toilet seat, announced this week it had received its first FDA 510(k) clearance. The startup’s Heart Seat received the agency green light for monitoring heart rate and oxygen saturation in adults at least 22 years and older who weigh 90 to 350 pounds. Casana said the battery-powered seat […]
After deliveries of its sole electric vehicle fell in the first quarter, Porsche says Taycan production is due for a “very steep ramp-up.” Porsche set to increase Taycan production Porsche delivered 9,151 Taycan electric models in the first quarter of 2023, down 3% from 9,470 in Q1 2022. The drop comes despite Porsche’s overall deliveries […]
Hybrid women’s healthcare provider Tia is expanding its mental health services to include new offerings dubbed Groups and Coaching. Tia combines virtual and in-person care for various women’s health needs, including primary and gynecological care and wellness services. The company offers mental health assessments through its primary care visits. Users will now have access to […]
New York has become the first state in the US to pass a law that bans the use of fossil fuels in most new buildings. The budget bill that included this new ban was approved by lawmakers last night. That ban includes gas stoves and furnaces, and the new law starts in 2026 for new […]
BOTE is known for its wide array of inflatable watercraft like kayaks and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), as well as plenty of other inflatables from docks to beach furniture and even beach games. But now with the help of an electric motor system Bixby, BOTE is making it easier than ever to turn a kayak or […]
Tesla is building a new ‘Lithium Lab’ in Sparks, Nevada, according to a new building permit obtained by Electrek. As the company made clear at its recent Investor Day, much of its focus is currently to scale its production capacity 10x by the end of the decade. In order to make that happen, the automaker […]
Last but not least, there’s Lancashire and South Cumbria ICS’s digital strategy, where five inter-connected themes are highlighted. ‘Creating the future’ is one such theme, along with integrating services, managing the system more effectively and empowering the frontline. These themes tie into an ICS’s overarching focus on empowering the person. Creating the future means supporting people […]
Here at Electrek we have spent countless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through those thousands of miles of riding, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles […]
At HTN Now: April, were joined by Dr Gemma Donovan, head of behavioural insights at Generated Health, along with Dr Sabine Van Der Veer, senior lecturer in health informatics from the University of Manchester, for a discussion on the potential and pitfalls of digital health and behaviour change. In particular, Gemma focused on behaviour change […]
The Faculty of Clinical Informatics (FCI) has published a paper exploring the context and planned future of the Federated Data Platform (FDP) currently undergoing procurement from NHS England. The paper highlights a variety of information around the FDP, including what the platform is expected to look like and a list of questions requiring answers to ensure […]
