Indian Billionaire and Doctors Spar Over $900 Brain Blood-Flow Tracker Temple
· Technology · Reuters, The Hindu
An Indian billionaire and medical professionals are locked in a public dispute over a $900 brain blood-flow tracking device known as Temple. The wearable device has drawn sharp divisions within the medical community regarding its clinical validity and consumer use. Critics and doctors have questioned the claims and utility of the high-priced health tracker. The manufacturer and backers of the device maintain that it offers valuable insights into cerebral blood flow.
Why it matters
The clash highlights ongoing tensions between consumer health technology innovators and traditional medical practitioners over the safety and efficacy of unproven biometric devices.
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