The Balance of Smart Watches

The Balance of Smart Watches

Currently, smart watches have become the “new favorite” for health monitoring due to their portability. From simple heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring to complex sleep analysis and disease risk prediction, smart watches offer users a new experience in health management. According to analysis firm Canalys, the global wearable wrist device market is expected to … Read more

The Core of Smartwatches Lies in Health Monitoring, Not the Shape Debate

The Core of Smartwatches Lies in Health Monitoring, Not the Shape Debate

There has always been a debate regarding the shape of smartwatch dials, with the recent launch of OPPO’s first product featuring a round dial reigniting interest among many netizens. In fact, both shapes of smartwatch dials currently coexist, and it is highly likely that this parallel development will continue in the future. Recently, some discussions … Read more

Can Smartwatches Determine COVID-19 Status Through Blood Oxygen Measurement?

Can Smartwatches Determine COVID-19 Status Through Blood Oxygen Measurement?

Recently, reader Mr. Hao asked Qianjiang Evening News·Hour News “Reporter Help” about a claim he saw on an online platform, where many people are sharing a so-called “alternative to antigen testing,” which involves using smart wearable devices to measure blood oxygen saturation, with high values indicating negative and low values indicating positive. Mr. Hao was … Read more

The Decline of Smartwatches: Unable to Shed the “Accessory” Label of Smartphones

The Decline of Smartwatches: Unable to Shed the "Accessory" Label of Smartphones

▎“From an ecological perspective, smartwatches have never been independent; they are an extension of smartphones.” Author|Du Zhiqiang Editor|Zhong Yi This article was first published on the Titanium Media App In 2015, the first generation of the Apple Watch was released, injecting new imagination into the smartwatch market and was once considered a groundbreaking product under … Read more

OPPO Launches a Smartwatch: Beautiful Yet Somewhat Lacking

OPPO Launches a Smartwatch: Beautiful Yet Somewhat Lacking

With the days of smooth sailing for smartphones behind us, the smartwatch marks OPPO’s entry into the IoT (Internet of Things) space. Written by | Yuan Silai Edited by | Su Jianxun Image Source | OPPO Official OPPO’s focus on the IoT (Internet of Things) sector is no longer just talk. Since the end of … Read more

New Parameters of Smartwatches Will Help Predict Overall Heart Health

New Parameters of Smartwatches Will Help Predict Overall Heart Health

-Luyuan Heart Forum- Wearable technologies such as smartwatches provide doctors with new ways to monitor patient health and detect cardiovascular risk factors. Metrics such as total daily steps and average resting heart rate have been used to predict cardiovascular health. However, Zhanlin Chen, a medical student at Northwestern University in Chicago, has developed a new … Read more

The Era of Smartwatches Has Arrived, But How to Buy One That Won’t Gather Dust?

The Era of Smartwatches Has Arrived, But How to Buy One That Won't Gather Dust?

A very common phenomenon is that many smartphone manufacturers have started producing smartwatches. Brands like OPPO, Huawei, Samsung, Xiaomi, Apple, Nubia, and others have all launched smartwatches, making it seem like creating a smartwatch alongside smartphones has become a major trend in the mobile industry. It’s not surprising, as the shipment volume of smart wearable … Read more

Choosing Between Smartwatches and Fitness Bands: 3000 Yuan or 300 Yuan?

Choosing Between Smartwatches and Fitness Bands: 3000 Yuan or 300 Yuan?

When the Apple Watch SE was released, many praised Apple’s conscience. This is because, apart from lacking blood oxygen monitoring and an always-on display, its features and design are almost identical to the flagship Apple Watch S6, yet it is priced 1000 Yuan lower. In fact, the well-reviewed and reasonably priced Apple Watch SE starts … Read more

Can’t Buy a Pulse Oximeter? Can Smartwatches Be a Substitute? Four Points You Need to Consider

Can't Buy a Pulse Oximeter? Can Smartwatches Be a Substitute? Four Points You Need to Consider

Recently, pulse oximeters have become a hot commodity, leading to a shortage in supply. Currently, both offline pharmacies and online e-commerce channels are experiencing stockouts or high markups. Originally priced at a few dozen yuan, pulse oximeters have suddenly surged to several hundred yuan, with many still in a pre-order state and unable to ship.Users … Read more

Can Smartwatches Say Goodbye to Being ‘Beautiful Waste’ in 2024?

Can Smartwatches Say Goodbye to Being 'Beautiful Waste' in 2024?

Searching for “beautiful waste” on social media, smartwatches consistently rank high. They are expensive, and aside from their superficial “beauty,” they lack practical value, yet they provide significant emotional value, serving as a “digital treat” for contemporary youth. At first glance, “beautiful waste” seems like a derogatory term. However, upon closer inspection, it can be … Read more