Google Launches Pixel Watch 4 with stronger Health & Fitness emphasis August 22, 2025 Pixel Watch 4 brings ECG monitoring, readiness, and cardio load analytics, expanded exercise tracking, dual GPS, and new emergency features, including satellite SOS.
NASA & Google Develop AI Medical Assistant for Deep-Space Missions August 12, 2025 NASA and Google are developing an AI-powered medical assistant to help astronauts diagnose and treat health issues during deep-space missions. Early testing has shown promising diagnostic accuracy in simulated medical scenarios.
Google Introduces SensorLM to Boost Wearable Health Data Interpretation August 1, 2025 Google unveils SensorLM, a model trained on 59.7 million hours of wearable sensor data to provide detailed health and activity insights. Expansion planned for sleep and metabolic health.
Google Ventures Backs $101 Mn Round for Healthtech Startup Fixing Patient Referrals June 20, 2025 Tennr, a New York-based healthtech startup, has raised $101 million in a Series C round led by IVP, with participation from Google Ventures, Iconiq, Andreessen Horowitz, and Lightspeed. The fresh funding takes Tennr’s valuation to $605 million and will help expand its tech tools, onboard new specialties, and improve patient-provider coordination.
Google AI Launches MedGemma for Analyzing Health-related Text & Images May 21, 2025 Google introduced MedGemma, a healthcare AI model for image and text analysis, alongside Gemma 3n and SignGemma for on-device use and sign language translation.
Fitbit Labs Launches New AI Features to Enhance the Health Data May 14, 2025 Fitbit Labs, powered by Google’s Gemini AI, introduces three new tools available to enrolled users. These features help users gain insights into their health data while supporting ongoing research into personalized health technology.
Google Expands AI-Powered Search Features for Health Queries March 26, 2025 Google announces AI-generated overviews and personalized suggestions for health questions in Search, aiming to deliver more accurate, accessible, and context-rich information to users.
Google Introduces AI-Powered ‘What People Suggest’ Feature for Health Discussions March 20, 2025 Google launches ‘What People Suggest,’ an AI-powered search tool summarising online health discussions. Experts warn against over-reliance on AI-generated health insights.
Epic, Salesforce, & the Race to Develop AI Tools for Healthcare Operations March 19, 2025 Epic, Salesforce, Microsoft, and Google introduce AI tools to automate administrative healthcare tasks, enhancing efficiency in hospitals and clinics.
Google's AI Co-Scientist to Accelerate Drug Discovery March 12, 2025 Google unveils an AI co-scientist designed to fast-track drug development, leveraging machine learning to optimize research and enhance pharmaceutical innovation.
Google Debuts AI Tool to Boost Biomedical Research February 20, 2025 Google has introduced an advanced AI tool aimed at supporting biomedical scientists in their research, positioning it as a virtual collaborator that can streamline data analysis and inspire new medical discoveries.
Key Trends Driving Digital Health in 2024 December 27, 2024 2024 was a game-changer for digital health, marking a year of breakthrough innovations and rapid growth. From AI-powered tools revolutionizing healthcare to a renewed focus on health equity, the sector is no longer just about technology—it’s about transforming the way we experience care.