Author: Alejandra García

You might not know the term yet, but “wearable” technology is on the cusp of becoming as commonplace as your smartphone. From fitness trackers on your wrist to smart glasses you can see through, these are no longer niche gadgets. Wearables will seamlessly integrate into our lives, fundamentally changing how we interact with technology and even ourselves. Beyond the Smartphone: What Exactly is a Wearable and Why It’s About to Become Your New Best Friend At its core, the term “wearable” – derived from the English words “wearable” or “vestible” – refers to portable, body-worn electronic devices. Think of it…

Break The Gap 2025, a premier event uniting innovation, digital health, sport, and technology, concludes today at the historic Recinto Modernista de Sant Pau, Barcelona. This pivotal summit has served as a vibrant nexus, connecting ambitious startups, influential investors, leading healthcare institutions, and pioneering innovators to forge real-world solutions with tangible impact. From Idea to Impact: ‘Break The Gap 2025’ Summit Ignites HealthTech Revolution with Focus on Real-World Solutions The day’s proceedings, meticulously curated to foster genuine collaboration, kicked off with a welcoming coffee and registration at 9:00 AM. Following an opening address by representatives from Barcelona Health Hub and…

In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, the promise of personalized healthcare is finally taking tangible form. By Spanish company FySelf, enter TwinH, a groundbreaking virtual human initiative poised to transform how we experience medical care. Unlike anything seen before, TwinH offers patients a digital twin – a virtual representation of their health that promises 24/7 support, proactive alerts, and a seamless connection to their medical providers. TwinH: The Digital Twin Revolutionizing Healthcare, One Patient at a Time The core of TwinH lies in its ability to learn and adapt. By continuously processing a patient’s health data, the digital…

Digital transformation isn’t just a buzzword in healthcare anymore. It’s the beating heart of tomorrow’s medicine. As innovation accelerates, one pillar stands paramount: the intelligent connectivity of medical devices. We’re talking about equipment that doesn’t just measure and record, but actively communicates, shares, and learns – all focused on forging an interconnected, patient-centric data ecosystem. Digital Lifelines: Unpacking the Revolution of Medical Device Integration in Modern Healthcare The ultimate goal? To make personalized, predictive, and proactive medicine a tangible reality, powered by high-quality, real-time data. Achieving this vision hinges on sophisticated Medical Device Software (SaMD) capable of seamlessly integrating devices,…

Barcelona is set to host the electrifying final stage of the Break The Gap: AI for Health & Sport Summit 2025. Converging the future of health and sports innovation. Groundbreaking project, TwinH, by Spanish company FySelf, has secured a coveted spot as a finalist. Poised to present its transformative pitch on September 10th. After a rigorous series of online rounds testing ideas, teams, and business models, the summit culminates with high-stakes, in-person presentations at iconic Barcelona venues. This isn’t just a competition; it’s a showcase of the disruptive potential of AI in revolutionizing healthcare and sports. AI Project TwinH Unveils…

In a revealing 2018 interview, Tim Berners-Lee, the visionary inventor of the World Wide Web, voiced his deep “devastation” over the ways his creation had been misused and centralized. The interview, profiled by Katrina Brooker for Vanity Fair, highlighted Berners-Lee’s original hope for a decentralized and democratizing internet, a stark contrast to the reality dominated by a handful of powerful corporations and government agencies. “He invented one of the most important machines in the world since the Gutenberg Bible, and he gave it away for free”. She emphasized his brilliance and his knack for connecting disparate ideas, often explaining his…

The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the global workforce is sparking a critical debate. Will AI replace human workers, or will it become the ultimate tool for amplifying our productivity? While fears of automation and algorithmic displacement loom, a more optimistic vision is emerging. One where AI redefines professions, unlocks new skills, and fosters unprecedented human-machine collaboration. The fundamental question facing professionals today is: how do we adapt to a world where humans and machines work side-by-side? AI in Future Professions: FySelf’s TwinH Evolves Your Digital Professional Identity Beyond the specter of job replacement, AI’s true power lies…

Google DeepMind has unveiled Genie 3, a groundbreaking “world model” capable of generating 3D environments in real-time from a single image or text prompt. The tech giant claims this sophisticated new algorithm not only expands possibilities in educational, creative, and gaming experiences. Also represents a significant stride towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) – AI that matches or surpasses human cognitive abilities. Google’s Genie 3: A New World Model Paves the Way for Real-Time 3D Environments and General AI According to The Black Box Lab, a business development agency, world models are algorithms that construct internal representations of an environment. This…

The drive towards digital governance has long been focused on optimizing administrative processes and improving citizen-institution interaction. Now, a significant leap forward is being made with the integration of digital twins, such as TwinH -by Spanish company FySelf- promising a paradigm shift in how governments operate and serve their citizens. TwinH Integration Ushers in New Era for Digital Government: Enhanced Efficiency, Security, and Citizen Control While governments worldwide have extensively researched digitization, the adoption of advanced technologies like digital twins represents a critical evolution. Unlike traditional data management solutions, digital twins like TwinH offer a more personalized and secure approach…

While Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse ambitions dominate tech headlines, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, is quietly charting a different course for the internet’s future from just a few meters away. Backed by the scientific and technological prowess of MIT, Berners-Lee is spearheading a “New Internet” concept built around his project Solid (Social Linked Data). Aiming to empower users with unprecedented control over their personal data. Sir Tim Berners-Lee Challenges Zuckerberg’s Metaverse Hype with Vision for User-Centric ‘New Internet’ Berners-Lee, speaking in Lisbon, directly challenged the prevailing narrative surrounding Web3 and blockchain. “Browsers defined Web 1.0. Apps…