Innovation often arises from personal challenges, and Harbor’s story is no different. Co-founded by Kevin Lavelle, an entrepreneur notable for his work with Mizzen and Main, Harbor was born out of a common parental struggle: finding reliable baby monitoring solutions. Lavelle’s experience with a popular monitor, Nanit, highlighted a significant gap in the market; specifically,
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HTC has unveiled its new mixed reality headset, the Vive Focus Vision, positioning it as a powerful alternative to existing platforms like Meta’s Quest Pro and Apple’s Vision Pro. Priced at $1,119, this innovative device aims to carve out its niche within both the gaming and enterprise sectors. With a growing emphasis on mixed reality
In an exciting development for healthcare logistics, a collaborative pilot program has been established in London, integrating cutting-edge drone technology into the critical field of medical transportation. This initiative, spearheaded by U.K. startup Apian in partnership with Alphabet’s drone division Wing and the National Health Service (NHS), aims to expedite the transportation of urgent medical
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for the Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Watch Ultra 2 to feature sleep apnea detection capabilities. This announcement comes just ahead of the highly anticipated September 20 launch of the Apple Watch Series 10, ensuring that Apple continues its reputation
Recent developments in health monitoring technology reveal a significant shift in how individuals can manage their well-being. According to a recent filing from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the highly anticipated Oura Ring 4 is poised for release imminently. While consumers await its debut, Oura has made headlines once again by announcing the acquisition of
At Apple’s recent “Glowtime” event, the spotlight was predominantly on the newly announced iPhone 16. However, a significant development emerged from Apple’s audio hardware lineup that is poised to redefine how individuals relate to hearing assistance technology. The much-acclaimed AirPods Pro 2, known for their high-quality sound and innovative features, are about to undergo an
The rapid advancements in robotics over the past year and a half exemplify the innovative spirit characterizing Silicon Valley. A poignant representation of this evolution is Figure, a humanoid robotics company that has seen substantial developments since my last visit to its Sunnyvale headquarters 16 months ago. As I approached their office, the company was
Apple unveiled new health features for the Series 10 Apple Watch at their recent event, but one important feature was noticeably absent. The blood oxygen feature, which was introduced with the Series 6 device, will not be available on Series 10 models sold in the U.S. While the rest of the world will have access
Recently, TechCrunch had the opportunity to demo an early version of Apple’s upcoming Hearing Test app, which is set to be included in iOS 18. This app has key similarities to clinical hearing tests and requires users to tap the display when they hear gradually increasing tones of different frequencies. The Hearing Test app will
Apple has always been known for its sleek and minimalist designs, prioritizing simplicity and functionality in its devices. However, the company has been shaking things up with the recent introduction of new buttons on its devices. One of the latest additions is the Camera Control button, announced at Apple’s “Glowtime” event. This new feature signals