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Yahoo
34 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Wearable Devices Collaborates with Leading Japanese E-Commerce Platform to Expand Mudra Wearable Devices in Tech-Savvy Market
Mudra wearable devices use neural sensors to enable touchless control of digital devices across Apple, Android and Windows platforms. Yokneam Illit, Israel, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW) (the 'Company' or 'Wearable Devices'), a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence ('AI')-powered touchless sensing wearables, recently announced a collaboration with Media Exceed Co., Ltd. ('Media Exceed'), a leading e-commerce company in Japan. Under this agreement, Media Exceed will serve as a non-exclusive reseller of the award-winning Mudra Band and Mudra Link, bringing Wearable Devices' innovative neural technology to Japan, one of the world's most tech-savvy consumer bases. This collaboration aims to enhance the availability of Wearable Devices' neural interface products in Japan, leveraging Media Exceed's robust e-commerce platform and market expertise. The collaboration supports both drop shipping and wholesale models, ensuring streamlined order fulfillment and localized customer support for Japanese buyers. See the Mudra Band and Mudra Link in action at 'This collaboration is a major step in our mission to revolutionize how people interact with technology,' said Asher Dahan, Chief Executive Officer of Wearable Devices. 'Japan's appetite for innovation makes it the perfect market to showcase our Mudra products, and we're thrilled to collaborate with Media Exceed to accelerate our global growth.' Shinya Kasuga, Chief Executive Officer of Media Exceed, said: 'We are eager to start working with Wearable Devices and bring the innovative Mudra products to the Japanese market. Their neural interface technology aligns perfectly with our vision to introduce cutting-edge solutions that enhance the way people interact with digital devices.' The Mudra Band, designed for Apple Watch users, and the Mudra Link, compatible with Android and Windows devices, utilize proprietary Surface Nerve Conductance sensors to detect neural signals from subtle finger movements. These signals are translated into intuitive commands, enabling touchless control of digital devices. The Mudra Link was recently showcased at CES® 2025, where it received an Innovation Award in the XR Technologies and Accessories category. Media Exceed will offer these products through its online platforms, providing Japanese consumers with direct access to Wearable Devices' innovative technology. The collaboration is expected to enhance user experience and satisfaction by combining advanced wearable technology with Media Exceed's customer-centric approach. About Wearable Devices Wearable Devices Ltd. (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW) is a growth company pioneering human-computer interaction through its AI-powered neural input touchless technology. Leveraging proprietary sensors, software, and advanced AI algorithms, the Company's consumer products - the Mudra Band and Mudra Link - are defining the neural input category both for wrist-worn devices and for brain-computer interfaces. These products enable touch-free, intuitive control of digital devices using gestures across multiple operating systems. Operating through a dual-channel model of direct-to-consumer sales and enterprise licensing and collaborations, Wearable Devices empowers consumers with stylish, functional wearables for enhanced experiences in gaming, productivity, and extended reality (XR). In the business sector, the Company provides enterprise partners with advanced input solutions for immersive and interactive environments, from augmented reality/virtual reality/XR to smart environments. By setting the standard for neural input in the XR ecosystem, Wearable Devices is shaping the future of seamless, natural user experiences across some of the world's fastest-growing tech markets. Wearable Devices' ordinary shares and warrants trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbols 'WLDS' and 'WLDSW,' respectively. Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer This press release contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are intended to be covered by the 'safe harbor' created by those sections. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as 'believe,' 'expect,' 'may,' 'should,' 'could,' 'seek,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'goal,' 'estimate,' 'anticipate' or other comparable terms. 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Medscape
2 hours ago
- Medscape
Oximetry Weak for Predicting OSA in Kids With Down Syndrome
TOPLINE: Nocturnal pulse oximetry (NPO) indices, such as the 3% and 4% Oxygen Desaturation Indices (ODI3 and ODI4, respectively), demonstrated moderate sensitivity and specificity for detecting moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in children with Down syndrome but showed low sensitivity for detecting mild OSA. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective study to evaluate the ability of two NPO indices (ODI3 and ODI4) for predicting OSA in children with Down syndrome. They compared cardiorespiratory polygraphy (CRP) and NPO recordings in 387 children aged 2-16 years with Down syndrome (median age, 6.1 years; 46.7% girls) who were referred for the evaluation of OSA at two tertiary sleep centres in the UK between May 2016 and May 2024. OSA was defined as having an Obstructive Apnoea-Hypopnoea Index (OAHI) of one or more events per hour and classified according to severity as mild (one or more to less than five events per hour), moderate (five or more to less than 10 events per hour), or severe (10 or more events per hour). Two-by-two tables were used to determine the sensitivity and specificity of various cutoff values of NPO parameters for predicting OSA: oxygen saturation (SpO2), ODI3, ODI4, minimum SpO2, the Delta 12-second index, and the percentage of analysis time with SpO2 < 94%, < 92%, and < 90%. TAKEAWAY: Of 387 children, 265 (68.5%) had OSA, with 164 (42.4%) having mild OSA, 51 (13.2%) having moderate OSA, and 50 (12.9%) having severe OSA. An ODI3 threshold of 19 or more events per hour provided the highest combined sensitivity and specificity for predicting OSA (59.2% and 74.6%, respectively); increasing the threshold to 23 or more events per hour provided the highest combined sensitivity and specificity for an OAHI of five or more events per hour (70.3% and 79.7%, respectively) and 10 or more events per hour (82.0% and 73.9%, respectively). An ODI4 threshold of 10 or more events per hour yielded moderate sensitivity (76.2%) and specificity (75.2%) for predicting OSA; a threshold of 13 or more events per hour provided moderate sensitivity (72.0%) and high specificity (80.7%) for an OAHI of 10 or more events per hour. For predicting an OAHI of one or more events per hour, an ODI3 threshold of 19 or more events per hour yielded a positive predictive value of 83.5% and a negative predictive value of 45.7%, and an ODI4 of eight or more events per hour yielded a positive predictive value of 82.8% and a negative predictive value of 47.5%. IN PRACTICE: "Oximetry alone does not provide a reliable diagnostic tool for evaluating OSA in children with DS [Down syndrome]; therefore, we recommend CRP/PSG [polysomnography] should be performed," the authors wrote. SOURCE: This study was led by Hannah Vennard, Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow in Glasgow, Scotland. It was published online on August 11, 2025, in Archives of Disease in Childhood. LIMITATIONS: Using CRP instead of polysomnography meant that total sleep time was estimated, which could have potentially led to the underestimation of the OAHI due to underscoring of hypopnoeas not associated with desaturation when arousals from sleep could not be detected. The total recording time of stand-alone oximetry does not match the total sleep time measured using CRP, which may have affected the accuracy of oximetry indices in predicting the OAHI. The high prevalence of central apnoeic events may have affected the accuracy of ODI thresholds for predicting OSA. DISCLOSURES: This study did not receive any funding from any source. The authors declared no conflicts of interest. This article was created using several editorial tools, including AI, as part of the process. Human editors reviewed this content before publication
Newsweek
4 hours ago
- Newsweek
Three-Legged Dog Gives Up on Fetch—Then Something Amazing Happens
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Hearts have melted at the bond between a three-legged dog and her best friend, who helped her find her love of fetch again. Asia the chocolate Labrador retriever is 6 years old, and, earlier this year, lost a leg to cancer, after her dedicated owners spotted a "small lump" in her paw. "Because we caught this so early, it meant we could save her life by amputating the leg as the cancer had not spread to the rest of her body," her owner Jared Power, from East Yorkshire in the U.K., told Newsweek. Now, happily, "the vets have declared her cancer-free," and Asia is slowly but surely getting to grips with life with three legs. Five months after her surgery, Power said that Asia is "regaining her old life back," with the help of hydrotherapy to "strengthen her legs and build stamina." Another big help has been her "best friend," Kiki—a 1-year-old chocolate Labrador who lives just around the corner with her owners Nathan and Nikki, and who became friends with Asia thanks to the power of TikTok. After noticing each other on walks with each of their labs, Nathan and Nikki then spotted Asia on TikTok, and began messaging Power and his partner, Scott Oldridge, to organize a meetup. "They instantly became best friends; in fact, they are like sisters.," Power said. "They look and act so much like each other, and Kiki has really looked after Asia and brought new life into her." This bond was showcased in a video to Asia's account @ on August 15, as the two dogs played fetch together in a park. But as the ball soared across the field, Asia quickly realized she couldn't keep up with Kiki, and simply stood back, watching her run for the ball. But something amazing then happened, as Power described it in the video: "Her best friend could sense Asia was upset, so she stood by and cheered her on." Asia hangs back from fetch, left; and right, Kiki gives her space to chase the ball at her own pace. Asia hangs back from fetch, left; and right, Kiki gives her space to chase the ball at her own pace. TikTok @ This time, as the ball was flung across the field, Kiki didn't move—and Asia rushed toward the ball at her own pace. Kiki moved only once it was time to greet Asia on her return, the ball now successfully in her mouth. "I'm not crying, you are," Power wrote over the video, and added in the caption: "Dogs really are something magical, and we don't deserve them. "Kiki, her best friend, could see her struggling, so something special happened when she decided to cheer Asia on." Power said: "Whenever they are together, they play so gently—I think that Kiki can sense that Asia is a little more fragile. "People think dogs do not have emotions, but my video proves otherwise; you can see so much emotion conveyed in the clip! Kiki really wanted her best friend to feel happy." TikTok users were in tears, watching the video more than 3 million times and awarding it more than 559,000 likes, as one commenter thanked Power: "I needed a happy cry." "Jokes on you, I meant to cry at 8:47 a.m. on a Friday morning," another posted, while a third commented: Yes. I am in fact crying." And as a fourth put it: "I was not emotionally prepared for this." From left: Asia and Kiki rest on the grass; and wear party hats. From left: Asia and Kiki rest on the grass; and wear party hats. TikTok @ Dogs can cope well on three legs, but it can take time to adapt. After amputation, owners should follow the vet's aftercare instructions carefully, and look into a slowly increasing exercise program to build strength in their remaining limbs, pet-food manufacturer Purina says. Ensure the dogs' favorite places, such as the sofa or bed, are easily accessible via ramps or steps, and keep a close eye on their weight, as any gain could put a strain on their remaining limbs. Allow plenty of time for rehabilitation and adjustment, and don't be afraid to seek more information from professionals if you have any concerns. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
