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Huawei has unveiled the Watch D3, a smartwatch that monitors sleep and exercise like typical wearables but stands out for its built-in blood pressure sensor. Instead of relying on optical estimation methods common in other smartwatches, the device inflates a small cuff mechanism on the wrist to take a more direct pressure reading.
Huawei has rolled out three new smartwatch lines alongside a fresh pair of earbuds. The Watch GT 7 series focuses on outdoor sports with ski and snowboard tracking, resort maps, and group location sharing, while the Watch D3 expands to 24-hour ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring. The Watch 6 series adds over 100 workout modes and eSIM calling, and the FreeBuds Neo bring up to 30dB adaptive noise cancellation with lossless and spatial audio support.
Whoop's top-tier Life membership, priced at $359 annually, distinguishes itself mainly through two features: an ECG capable of detecting atrial fibrillation signs and expanded cardiovascular and blood pressure monitoring. The company cautions these tools aren't meant for users with arrhythmias other than AFib, positioning the tier as a niche option rather than a mass-market upgrade.
A 20-day randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 40 people with pre- and stage 1 hypertension found that those taking 100 μL of peppermint oil daily saw systolic blood pressure drop from 130.05 to 121.97 mmHg, compared to no meaningful change in the placebo group. The adjusted difference between groups was 8.48 mmHg, with high compliance and only one adverse event reported.