Google is rolling out blood pressure trends, insulin resistance trends, and sleep breathing quality metrics to Pixel Watch 3, 4, and 5 users through its Health Guardian suite. These features use passive sensor data and machine learning to track cardiovascular and metabolic health without requiring manual calibration or blood draws, with trend reports available starting early October.
Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2, a chipset designed for audio wearables that delivers up to 2x better on-device AI performance at 40% lower power consumption. The SoC supports advanced features including camera-based image recognition, Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, improved noise cancellation, and can power various devices from traditional earbuds to camera-equipped audio glasses and Android XR devices.