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This article was first published at thebit.nz . Huawei’s Watch D is a smartwatch that allows you to measure your blood pressure. It’s easy to use and accurate, comparable to a consumer-grade blood pressure cuff (according to Huawei). For anyone who needs to test their blood pressure regularly, it’s a game changer and a handy tool. US$749 (NZ$1180) for a blood pressure pump is expensive, though. Let’s remember that this is a smartwatch that can test your blood pressure, not a blood pressure pump with smartwatch capabilities . As a health tracker, the Watch D gets a lot right. It has a massive seven-day battery that’s market-leading and has all the trackers you would want. It also comes packed with 70-plus workout modes so you can accurately track your exercise no matter what you’re doing. But it’s hampered by the same problems the latest Huawei devices all run into. The Watch D isn’t compatible with most apps you’ll probably use. Any US-based apps won’t work here. … [Read more...] about Review: Introducing Huawei’s new Watch D

By Doug Faulkner & Charley Adams Published 16 July comments Comments Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Climate change A national emergency has been declared after a red extreme heat warning was issued for the first time, as temperatures could hit 40C (104F). The Met Office's highest warning covers an area including London, Manchester and York on Monday and Tuesday. It means there is a risk to life and daily routines will need to change. Speed restrictions are likely on railway lines, some schools will close early and some hospital appointments will be cancelled. On the roads, gritters are planning to spread sand to reduce melting, and the RAC has warned more drivers will need help as cars overheat. On top of the Met Office warning, the UK Health Security Agency issued its highest level four heat alert to … [Read more...] about Heatwave: National emergency declared after UK’s first red extreme heat warning

By Doug Faulkner & Adam Durbin Published 18 July comments Comments Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics UK heatwaves The UK has had one of its hottest days on record, with a high of 38.1C (100.6F) - and forecasters are warning it will be warmer still on Tuesday. The high was recorded in Santon Downham, Suffolk, on Monday, while 37C was exceeded in several places. The Met Office has issued a red extreme heat warning for Monday and Tuesday in much of England, with temperatures of up to 41C forecast. The current highest temperature in the UK is 38.7C, in Cambridge in July 2019. A high of 38.5C was reached in Faversham, Kent, in August 2003, making Monday the third hottest day on record - and the hottest day of the year so far. Hawarden in Flintshire hit 37.1C, making it the hottest day on record for Wales … [Read more...] about UK heatwave: Temperature tops 38C and likely to rise on Tuesday