{
  "id": 4407285,
  "title": "‘A warning saved my life’: can Hongkongers trust smartwatches, or are they being misled?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/a-warning-saved-my-life-can-hongkongers-trust-smartwatches-or-are-4407285",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-30T11:00:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post - Hong Kong",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post-hong-kong",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3365718/warning-saved-my-life-can-hongkongers-trust-smartwatches-or-are-they-being-misled"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the latest instalment of a wellness series on Hong Kong's growing interest in health devices, Victor Ting explores how wearable technology is changing the way people monitor their health. Alice Wong's personal experience serves as a cautionary tale - the smartwatch she wore daily alerted her to an irregular heart rhythm, leading to a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation. Experts agree that wearables have potential to enhance proactive healthcare, but also caution against over-reliance or using them as a replacement for professional medical advice. In Hong Kong, 63% of the population owns a wearable device, with many using them daily. The market for commercial wearables is multibillion-dollar and growing rapidly, driven by advances in AI and real-time data collection. Dayton Industrial, a local electronics manufacturer, introduced a new smartwatch line called Link2Care that integrates traditional Chinese medicine with Western biosensors. The device monitors 38 physiological metrics and uses AI to detect abnormalities, providing TCM-based recommendations. Meanwhile, dental companies are partnering with smart ring manufacturers to enable remote patient monitoring for conditions like sleep apnoea. However, concerns remain about the accuracy and reliability of the data collected by these devices, as well as the risk of misusing technology without professional medical guidance.",
  "summary": "In the third instalment of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on Hong Kong’s growing wellness trends, Victor Ting examines how wearable devices are reshaping personal healthcare in the city, as experts caution that they should not replace professional medical advice. Alice Wong had little idea how seriously ill she might become until unusual patterns on her smartwatch prompted her to seek…",
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      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "‘A warning saved my life’: can Hongkongers trust smartwatches, or are they being misled?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/a-warning-saved-my-life-can-hongkongers-trust-smartwatches-or-are",
        "published": "2026-08-30T11:00:10.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}