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India Today
a day ago
- Health
- India Today
Apple wants to turn AirPods into heart rate monitors, will use AI for it
Apple is exploring how its wearable devices like AirPods can double as heart rate monitors. A newly published research paper from the Apple Research team discusses the possibility of using AI-powered acoustic models to estimate heart rate from heart sound recordings. These heart rate recordings or sounds can be captured from the body using devices like AirPods. The study, titled 'Foundation Model Hidden Representations for Heart Rate Estimation from Auscultation', seeks to identify if foundation AI models trained on general audio and speech can accurately estimate heart rate from heart sounds. This non-invasive method, known as auscultation, typically involves listening to sounds produced by the heart. The idea is similar to how doctors use a stethoscope to listen to heart rate to diagnose and monitor various medical conditions. The researchers at Apple want to follow the same technique and use wearables like AirPods to capture heart sounds and use AI to measure heart rate by analysing it. Apple revealed that its researchers tested six major foundation models, including HuBERT, wav2vec2, and its own internally developed version of CLAP (Contrastive Language-Audio Pretraining), to see how well these models could pick up heartbeats from phonocardiograms — recordings of heart sounds. The research shows that even though these models weren't built for healthcare tasks, they managed to outperform traditional methods based on handcrafted audio features. 'In this work, using a publicly available phonocardiogram (PCG) dataset and a heart rate (HR) estimation model, we conduct a layer-wise investigation of six acoustic representation FMs: HuBERT, wav2vec2, wavLM, Whisper, Contrastive Language-Audio Pretraining (CLAP), and an in-house CLAP model,' Apple said in the paper published online. During the research, the Apple team used a publicly available dataset of over 20 hours of hospital-recorded heart sounds, annotated by medical experts. The team then split the audio clips into 5-second segments, with the AI analysing them to predict heart rate in beats per minute (BPM). The study revealed that mid-level layers in AI models worked best for detecting heart signals, while deeper layers—which are usually fine-tuned for speech recognition—were less effective at analysing biological sounds like heartbeats. This suggests that Apple would need to focus on specific parts of AI models rather than using them as-is for health tracking. Although the research did not reveal any plans for a commercial product, it does suggest Apple's intent to do more with its devices. Apple has already previewed the expanding possibilities of earbuds like the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2, which can offer heart rate tracking. But with AI, Apple wants its wearables to do even more. AirPods already feature high-quality microphones used for Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Transparency Mode, which could theoretically pick up subtle heart sounds. If Apple manages to integrate this AI-powered heart rate detection into AirPods, it could help users with passive heart rate monitoring without needing an Apple Watch and offer more advanced fitness tracking and early detection of irregularities with the heart. advertisement
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
P&G Hygiene and Health Mar quarter profit up 1.1 pc to Rs 156 cr
HighlightsProcter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Limited reported a profit after tax increase of 1.1 percent, reaching Rs 156.10 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Revenue from operations for Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Limited decreased by 1.05 percent to Rs 991.63 crore during the same quarter. The total expenses for Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Limited rose by 11.24 percent to Rs 791.10 crore in the March quarter. Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd on Tuesday reported an increase of 1.1 per cent in profit after tax at Rs 156.10 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The company, which follows the July-June financial year, had reported a profit after tax of Rs 154.37.69 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago. Revenue from operations of Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd was down 1.05 per cent to Rs 991,63 crore during the quarter under review. It was at Rs 1,002.17 crore a year ago. The company's total expense, which operates in the healthcare and feminine care segment with brands like Vicks and Whisper in its portfolio, was up 11.24 per cent at Rs 791.10 crore in the March quarter. The total income of the Procter & Gamble entity in the March quarter, which includes other income, was at Rs 1,010.78 crore, marginally down on a year-on-year basis. Shares of Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd on Tuesday settled at Rs 14,213.35 on BSE, down 0.15 per cent from the previous close.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
P&G Hygiene and Health Q4 profit up marginally to Rs 156 crore
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd on Tuesday reported an increase of 1.1 per cent in profit after tax at Rs 156.10 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The company, which follows the July-June financial year, had reported a profit after tax of Rs 154.37.69 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago. Revenue from operations of Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd was down 1.05 per cent to Rs 991,63 crore during the quarter under review. It was at Rs 1,002.17 crore a year ago. The company's total expense, which operates in the healthcare and feminine care segment with brands like Vicks and Whisper in its portfolio, was up 11.24 per cent at Rs 791.10 crore in the March quarter. The total income of the Procter & Gamble entity in the March quarter, which includes other income, was at Rs 1,010.78 crore, marginally down on a year-on-year basis. Shares of Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd on Tuesday settled at Rs 14,213.35 on BSE, down 0.15 per cent from the previous close.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
P&G Hygiene and Health Q4 Results: Profit up marginally to Rs 156 crore
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd on Tuesday reported an increase of 1.1 per cent in profit after tax at Rs 156.10 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The company, which follows the July-June financial year, had reported a profit after tax of Rs 154.37.69 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago. Revenue from operations of Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd was down 1.05 per cent to Rs 991,63 crore during the quarter under review. It was at Rs 1,002.17 crore a year ago. The company's total expense, which operates in the healthcare and feminine care segment with brands like Vicks and Whisper in its portfolio, was up 11.24 per cent at Rs 791.10 crore in the March quarter. The total income of the Procter & Gamble entity in the March quarter, which includes other income, was at Rs 1,010.78 crore, marginally down on a year-on-year basis. Shares of Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd on Tuesday settled at Rs 14,213.35 on BSE, down 0.15 per cent from the previous close.
Pink Villa
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
My Sweet Mobster star Kwon Yul announces marriage to non-celebrity girlfriend on May 24; here's everything we know
South Korean actor Kwon Yul, known for his diverse roles in both television and film, will soon be entering a new chapter in his personal life. The 42-year-old actor, whose real name is Kwon Se In, is set to marry his non-celebrity partner. The private wedding ceremony is scheduled for May 24. According to industry sources, the wedding will take place at a church in Seoul. The couple has chosen to keep the celebration intimate, inviting only close family members, relatives, and a handful of trusted friends. The decision to hold a private ceremony aligns with their wish to maintain a quiet and sincere approach to this significant milestone. A source familiar with the couple revealed that their relationship has been built on a strong foundation of mutual respect, trust, and affection. 'The two met based on deep trust and love for each other and finally came to fruition. They plan to have a small, humble wedding with only their acquaintances invited,' the insider stated. The couple has remained out of the public spotlight. It's understood that they have been making preparations for the wedding discreetly, away from media attention. Those close to them have respected their privacy, allowing them to plan this event in peace and on their own terms. Meanwhile, Kwon Yul first entered the entertainment industry in 2007 with his debut role in the television drama Mackerel Run. Since then, he has steadily built an impressive portfolio, showcasing his talent across various genres. His performances in dramas such as Bring It On Ghost, Whisper, Haechi, Dali and the Cocky Prince, and Longing for You have earned him recognition for his versatility as an actor. More recently, Kwon received widespread praise for his role in My Sweet Mobster, a series in which he delivered a memorable performance. His most recent appearance was in the drama Connection. It further solidified his status as a dependable and skilled actor in the Korean entertainment scene. As news of his upcoming marriage spreads, fans have expressed their heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for the actor's future. Though Kwon has often kept his personal life out of the public eye, his choice to quietly celebrate this important moment has only deepened the respect his supporters hold for him.
