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At IFA 2024 in Berlin, Withings showed up with a couple of new releases that blend health tech with style—and maybe just a pinch of flash. First on the list is the ScanWatch Nova Brilliant, a smartwatch that looks more like it should be walking a red carpet than tracking your steps. It’s got all the usual Withings health monitoring magic, but now wrapped up in a titanium bezel and sapphire glass. Expect it in either gold or silver, ready to hit the shelves this November—just in time to make your holiday shopping a little easier.
Despite its designer looks, the ScanWatch Nova Brilliant doesn’t skimp on substance. It’s loaded with features like ECG for heart monitoring, SpO2 tracking, and even the ability to warn you if you’re running a fever. It’ll also keep an eye on your sleep, and track over 40 different activities—because who wouldn’t want their watch cheering them on for a swim or cycle? And if you’re the forget-to-charge-everything type, no worries. This watch has a 30-day battery life, so it’ll outlast your phone, your earbuds, and probably your patience.
For the price-conscious, this beauty will retail at $599.95 in the U.S. (or €599.95 in Europe). You’ll find it not only on Withings.com but also in select stores come mid-November.
Alongside the new watch, Withings also announced a new service called Cardio Check-Up, which sounds fancy but is really all about making sure your heart is in tip-top shape without stepping into a doctor’s office. It’s a feature available through the Withings+ subscription and will let users send their heart data—like an ECG reading—off to board-certified cardiologists. Yes, actual cardiologists. And the best part? You’ll get a review back within 24 hours, so you won’t be left wondering if you’ve just run a marathon or accidentally sat through a three-hour meeting.
Launching in France, Germany, and the UK first, Cardio Check-Up will roll out in Q4 of 2024, offering up to four detailed heart reviews per year with the annual subscription (priced at €99.95/year). For those who prefer month-to-month payments, a subscription will run €9.95, and you’ll get one heart review every 90 days. No need to panic if you’re in the U.S.—it’s on the way, just not right away.
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