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Business Insider
21 hours ago
- Health
- Business Insider
Nyxoah receives FDA approval for Genio system
Nyxoah (NYXH) announced that the FDA has approved the Genio system for a subset of patients with moderate to severe OSA with an Apnea-Hypopnea Index of greater than or equal to 15 and less than or equal to 65. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>>
Rakyat Post
2 days ago
- Health
- Rakyat Post
Health At Your Fingertips: RingConn's Ultra Thin Smart Ring Monitors Sleep Apnea
Subscribe to our FREE More people are becoming health-conscious and are seeking smarter and less intrusive ways to monitor their wellbeing. Some wearable health trackers these days include fitness trackers, smartwatches, and smart rings. AECO Technologies, the authorised distributor of RingConn, recognises this shift towards healthier living in the local community and has officially launched the RingConn Gen 2 and Gen 2 Air here at Pickle Space, Subang Jaya yesterday. RingConn Gen 2 and Gen 2 Air is the world's first ultra-thin smart ring equipped with sleep apnea monitoring and industry-leading battery life. Charging case Sizing kit Ringconn smart rings. Images: Adeline Leong/TRP Recent global studies estimated that more than 1 billion people are affected by Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). It's a serious sleep disorder that causes repeated breathing interruptions while sleeping. The RingConn Gen 2 delivers 90.7% accuracy in detecting signs of sleep apnea. With its advanced sleep monitoring capabilities, the smart ring helps with early detection and promotes better sleep quality. The RingConn screenless smart rings features a minimalist design and delivers round-the-clock biometric and wellness tracking. Powered by advanced AI technology, the smart ring tracks: Sleep patterns Heart rate Blood oxygen levels Stress index Step count Calories Period forecasts Overall recovery The smart rings are also light, weighing only 2 to 2.5g, enhancing wearer's comfort when worn all day and night. To recharge, pop the ring onto the charging base and a full charge will last up to 10 to 12 days. RingConn offers one of the longest battery lives in its category due to its EcoPower Technology. All your health and wellness data can be viewed in an app which require no subscriptions. RingConn Gen 2, retailing at RM1,499, is made of aerospace-grade titanium and comes in four colours: rose gold, royal gold, future silver, and matte black. Meanwhile, RingConn Gen 2 Air, retailing at RM999, is made out of premium stainless steel. It comes in only two colours: galaxy silver and dune gold. The RingConn smart ring is now available in physical stores such as Thundermatch, All IT, Sprint Cass, and C-Zone. It's also on shopping platforms such as Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Ottawa Citizen
2 days ago
- General
- Ottawa Citizen
Skateboarders make case for Ottawa's secret DIY skatepark
Article content DIYs aren't as popular in the nation's capital, he said, let alone a build 'to this scale.' Article content Xavier Shepherd-Martin has been skateboarding on and off for about eight years and frequents the DIY once a week. Part of the park's draw, he says, is the look inside the minds of the skateboarders who built it. Article content 'It leaves power in the hands of the skateboarders and the community around them,' he said. 'We've been able to create this space that's enjoyed by so many people and has everything that a skateboarder wants.' Article content Chris Ray, an Ottawa skateboarder and fellow OSA volunteer, said DIY builds can also create a sense of pride within the community. Article content 'They have to do all the work and find the materials and get the money and do all the labour,' he said. 'But then, they get to have something that's different from what you get anywhere else.' Article content Safety is 'the most common concern' you hear with DIY skateparks, Ray acknowledged, but 'it's really not a problem.' Article content Article content 'Skateboarding seems kind of scary and dangerous, but a really important part of skateboarding is learning how to fall,' he said, adding that he plans to pay for a curved rail — a pipe shaped like a rainbow for mounting on a skateboard — to donate to the DIY. Article content 'It's a unique feature that we don't have in Ottawa.' Article content Some city-built parks can get 'kind of repetitive' with similar elements or terrain, he added. Article content There are 18 Ottawa-area skateparks listed on the OSA's website. According to Cayer, skateparks that are built by skateboarders themselves are often the most exciting. The OSA is in contact with the city to support them in incorporating feedback when maintaining existing skateparks and developing new ones. Article content 'We are currently undertaking an update to the City's Interim Skateboarding Strategy, which will include public consultation on community needs and preferences, design standards, park features, supporting amenities and more,' wrote general manager of recreation, cultural and facility services Dan Chenier in an emailed statement. Article content Article content 'When skateparks are renewed, the City takes the opportunity to consult with users to include features and amenities that meet their needs within available budgets.' Article content But with the future of the Bronson Avenue DIY uncertain, Cayer hopes that the skateboarding community's little secret sticks around. Article content 'As a skateboarder, I'd love to see it stay for as long as possible,' he said. 'I'd like to see it play out its course, expand, and eventually maybe it can be something that gets given to us.'
AsiaOne
2 days ago
- AsiaOne
4 Certis officers charged after receiving over $9,700 in bribes, leaking operational information, Singapore News
Four Certis officers were charged on Friday (Aug 8) with various offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Official Secrets Act (OSA). They are Sri Daniah Abdul Razak, Muhammad Haaziq Karudin, Muhammad Khairul Amir Suhaimi and Mohammad Aziffi Selamat. The Corruption Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) and Singapore Customs said that the four were contract employees for the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority. Their alleged offences are linked with a Singaporean named Muhammad Sukaimi Gasali, who was also charged on Friday. The 34-year-old allegedly paid the officers a total of $7,661 over multiple occasions between June 2021 and July 2023 to reward them for not taking enforcement actions against him at Jurong Port. He also gave Daniah, 26, an additional $2,190 as a reward for disclosing confidential information on enforcement actions at Tuas Checkpoint over multiple occasions between February and April 2024. CPIB and Singapore Customs said in a press release that between March 2022 and April 2024, Sukaimi had allegedly received tip offs from Haaziq, 33, and Daniah about enforcement checks and Jurong Port and Tuas Checkpoint, respectively. Between June 2021 and March 2023, Sukaimi had also allegedly received information from Khairul, 25, and Aziffi, 32, about their deployment at Jurong Port. Daniah also allegedly worked with Sukaimi and another individual to import 22 cartons and 470 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes. During a search conducted by the authorities, 16 packets and nine packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes were found at Sukaimi's and Daniah's residences respectively. The total excise duty and Goods and Services Tax evaded amounted to about $10,914, according to CPIB and Singapore Customs. Sukaimi faces six amalgamated charges for corruptly giving gratification to the officers. He also received four charges under OSA, two charges for abetment to engage in conspiracy, four charges for storing contraband or duty-unpaid cigarettes and two charges for dealing with contraband cigarettes. Daniah faces two charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act, two charges for abetment in conspiring to import uncustomed goods, two charges for the storing of uncustomed goods and one charged under the OSA. Haaziq, Khairul and Aziffi were each handed one charge for corruption and another for offences under OSA. Sukaimi, Daniah and Haaziq will return to court on Sept 5 for the next hearing, while Aziffi and Khairul are set to plead guilty on Sept 19. Offenders convicted of corruption face a fine of up to $10,000, or face up to five years imprisonment, or both. Anyone convicted of an amalgamated offence can face twice the amount of punishment liable for that offence. Those convicted of an offence under Section 5 of the Official Secrets Act can face up to a $2,000 fine or up to two years' jail. Offenders who buy, sell, convert, deliver, store, keep, possess or deal with duty-unpaid goods can face a fine of up to 40 times the amount of duty and GST evaded, and/or imprisonment of up to six years. [[nid:720364]] chingshijie@
Euractiv
3 days ago
- Euractiv
Europe's online age-check drive is a privacy minefield
Different policy choices by EU and UK lawmakers and regulators to protect children online are encroaching on web users' privacy – but the age checks rolling out across websites don't all pose the same risks. In recent weeks, UK citizens have started encountering a new kind of online pop-up asking them to verify they are over 18. This follows the UK's Online Safety Act (OSA), which requires websites, social media platforms and forums to shield minors from pornography, gambling, and violence. For pornography and similar content, the law mandates strict age checks. Regulator Ofcom has so far approved seven 'highly effective' methods, ruling out "age gates" where users merely confirm they're over 18. Approved methods include AI-based facial age estimation, open banking, credit card checks, and email-based verification. EU focus on privacy By contrast, while the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) shares the UK's goal of child protection, it does not prescribe specific age verification methods. Platforms are free to choose how they check age – as long as they comply with the EU's strict privacy and data security rules To support this, the Commission recently issued guidelines recommending that online platforms used by minors implement age checks, along with releasing a blueprint for national age verification apps. While voluntary, the blueprint intends to fill the gap until the EU's digital ID overhaul, which aims to let national electronic ID systems work across borders. With EU digital identity wallets set to become mandatory across the bloc by 2026, it is likely countries will be incentivised to adopt the blueprint early. Several countries – including France, Greece, and Spain – have started building national age-check apps. These typically draw on tools like national ID systems, government registers, or open banking, but currently offer fewer options than the UK's list. Platforms also have strong incentives to rely on these national apps, rather than develop their own age check methods, as doing so helps them demonstrate compliance with privacy standards without needing further legal validation. One reason the UK permits a wider set of methods is that it lacks a national ID scheme for age checks to piggyback on, pushing greater reliance on third-party providers. Risky third parties vs 'Zero Knowledge Proof' UK platforms are free to choose their verification method (from Ofcom's list) and often use third-party companies. For digital rights NGO the Open Rights Group (ORG), this raises concerns that platforms may opt for cheaper, less privacy-protective solutions. In an advocacy document, it points out that several age assurance firms mention data transfers to the US in their privacy policies – where standards differ from UK data protection law. The ORG also warned that some age assurance companies may use personal data for advertising. As a result, a UK law meant to protect children from pornography could end up eroding user privacy, much like tracking cookies. In the EU, the Commission's prototype for national age-check apps is built around privacy-by-design – a core principle of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By contrast, the UK has retained a diluted version of the GDPR without full enforcement from EU courts. EU users verify their age via government-backed apps – for instance via national IDs systems. The app then issues a "token" to the website they're trying to access as proof that they're over 18. European apps that are largely based on the upcoming eID system allow countries to rely on third parties, but only if they are vetted and audited by national watchdogs. The Commission also plans to update its blueprint to further restrict data sharing, using "Zero Knowledge Proof" – a method where only a single fact is shared: whether the user is over or under 18. Wider concerns Still, the EU model isn't without issues. Requiring people to verify their identity could deter over-18s from accessing adult-only websites. Pornhub owner Aylo recently raised this concern in France, temporarily shutting its services there due to what it described as overly strict rules. The company said French law is too restrictive compared to the UK (where Aylo has implemented age checks). Digital rights groups also warn that widespread age checks could exclude vulnerable users, including children, from accessing online information. Many argue that age restrictions alone are not enough to safeguard children online, as they advocate for a much broader focus on internet safety. "There is a real risk that age-based exclusion will be prioritised over the harder and more structural work of making online environments safer," privacy group EDRi told Euractiv. (nl, de)
