HealthTech in news: Issue 03

Hi folks,

Here’s what you need to know this week:

⌚️ Wearables

• Oura refines activity accuracy: Oura's updated algorithm delivers more precise step and active calorie data, reflecting your true daily movement. - Link

• Garmin's Q2 2025 update: New features enhance health tracking, outdoor activities, and device security for compatible smartwatches. - Link

• Polar fitness plan expands: Subscription service now on iOS and in the US, offering adaptive, personalized training. - Link

💆 Recovery tech

• Sunlighten acquires Ice Barrel: Sauna leader Sunlighten bought Ice Barrel, uniting hot and cold therapy. This expands their comprehensive wellness and recovery solutions. - Link

💻️ Health platforms

• Apps link to Health Connect: Garmin Connect, Strava's Runna will soon share data with Google Health Connect for unified health tracking. - Link

• Strava enhances routes, fairness: AI-powered routes offer smarter exploration, while enhanced cheat detection ensures fairer leaderboards for subscribers. - Link

• Galaxy Ring gets smarter: Update boosts health accuracy with 'Activity Regularity' and adds sleep environment controls via SmartThings integration. - Link

🏋️‍♂️ Fitness & Wellness Business

• Introducing the new Fitt: Co-founder Joe Vennare unveils Fitt's evolution. It's expanding beyond media to build, acquire, and invest in wellness businesses. - Link

• New issue of Fitt Insider: This issue explores creatine's expanding market, recent wellness tech acquisitions, and achieving the right industry mix. - Link

🍿 What to watch and read

• Huberman's essential daily tools: Science-backed daily protocol boosts productivity, mood, and overall health by strategically timing simple yet powerful tools. - Link

• Peter Attia: High performance (#305): Tactical expert Kyler Brown shares insights on boosting physical and cognitive resilience in high-stress scenarios. - Link

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