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Innovation

Home Checkup

Imagine transforming the traditional medical check-up into something as simple as using a remote control. Withings’ latest innovation, the BeamO, redefines personal health monitoring by bringing clinical-grade diagnostic tools into the palm of your hand. Shaped like a sleek TV remote, this handheld device combines four vital sensors in one compact system. Designed to revolutionize telemedicine and empower at-home care, the BeamO is set to be a game-changer in modern healthcare, making essential health metrics accessible from the comfort of home.

The BeamO integrates a thermometer, stethoscope, ECG, and oximeter, allowing users to measure body temperature, monitor lung sounds, scan heart activity, and track blood oxygen levels—all in under a minute. With its advanced piezoelectric disc technology, the device captures precise acoustic waves from the heart and lungs, streaming data live to physicians during telemedicine appointments or saving it for future review. Using PPG sensors and electrodes, it even detects atrial fibrillation, providing powerful diagnostic capabilities that enable proactive care at home.

All readings are synced to the Withings Health Mate app, where users can track health trends, generate reports, and share data with healthcare providers. Designed for families, it supports up to eight user profiles, ensuring personalized tracking for each member. With its intuitive 1.9-inch LED screen for instant results, ergonomic design, with a launch price of $249, the BeamO bridges the gap between professional healthcare settings and daily at-home monitoring. According to BeamO’s product manager, Livia Robic, this device represents an “at-home health monitoring revolution,” setting the stage for a future where staying informed about your health is convenient, accessible, and empowering.

Culture

Real-Life Simulator

After being told as a young student he wasn’t "clever enough" to become a pilot, Craig Cullingworth refused to let that judgment define him. Now 40, he has constructed a fully functional Boeing 737-800NG flight simulator in his own home—complete with authentic controls and dials. His two-year project began after a Christmas gift experience in a flight simulator sparked his long-held passion for aviation, inspiring him to source spare parts online and build his own cockpit replica from scratch in his living room.

Craig's dedication has made his dream of flying feel almost real. Earlier this year, he took his first "flight" in the simulator and shared the moment on social media, where he received a flood of positive responses. His 8-year-old daughter Sophie, captivated by her father’s accomplishment, has joined him in the cockpit, and now the pair "fly" daily, exploring different routes across the UK. Craig particularly enjoys navigating the simulator through challenging British airports like Leeds-Bradford, renowned for its difficult landings.

Thanks to his resourceful use of second-hand parts, Craig’s simulator cost less than half the $70,000 price tag of a new model. He is now considering turning his hobby into a business, offering aspiring pilots a chance to experience the thrill of flight from his detailed home cockpit. "A lot of people building these are retired pilots, not people my age," he notes. His journey is a testament to the value of persistence and the realization that passion, not profession, defines one's skill.

World News

$2,800 Slice of Cake

A 77-year-old slice of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's wedding cake sold for £2,200 ($2,800) this week, as reported by auction house Reeman Dansie. This inedible slice, dating back to their November 20, 1947 wedding, remains in its original small box stamped with Princess Elizabeth’s silver insignia, lined with a decorative doily. It was a gift from the royal couple to Marion Polson, housekeeper at Holyrood House in Edinburgh, Scotland, who also received a letter from Elizabeth thanking her for a wedding gift: a dessert service. “We are both enchanted with the dessert service… This is a present which we shall use constantly,” Elizabeth wrote in a typewritten, personally signed note.

The original wedding cake, a nine-foot, 500-pound centerpiece adorned with family crests and sugar-crafted depictions of the couple’s favorite activities, yielded 2,000 slices for guests, with extras sent to charities and one tier saved for Prince Charles’ christening. Pieces of royal wedding cakes continue to attract high bids, with a slice from the same wedding fetching £1,750 ($2,300) at Christie’s in 2013 and a 40-year-old slice from Charles and Diana’s wedding, featuring detailed icing with a gold-and-silver coat of arms and a decorative horseshoe, selling for £1,850 ($2,565) in 2021.

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