(இடமிருந்து) வழக்கறிஞர் பெகி யீ, எக்ட்ஸா பிரைவேட் லிமிடெட் நிறுவனத் தலைமை நிர்வாக அதிகாரி மார்க்கஸ் சூ, ஆக்டிவேட் இன்டரெக்டிவ் பிரைவெட் லிமிடெட் நிறுவன தலைமை நிர்வாக அதிகாரி ஜொவெல் சின், கேரிங்எஸ்ஜி அமைப்பின் தலைமை நிர்வாக அதிகாரி எட்வின் டான். - படம்: ஸ்ட்ரெய்ட்ஸ் டைம்ஸ் சிறப்புத் தேவை உடையோரையும் முதுமைக்கால மறதிநோய் போன்ற பிரச்சினை உள்ளோரையும் கண்காணிக்க உதவும் கருவி சிங்கப்பூரில் அறிமுகம் காணவுள்ளது. இவ்வாண்டு டிசம்பர் மாதம் வரையில் முதற்கட்டமாக 500 கருவிகள் அவற்றுக்கு விண்ணப்பம் செய்வோருக்கு வழங்கப்படவுள்ளன. அக்கருவிகள் சிறப்புத் தேவை உடையோர் அல்லது மறதிநோய் உள்ளோர் காணாமல்போனால் அவர்கள் இருக்கும் இடங்களை அடையாளம் கண்டுபிடிக்க உதவும். தேவை உடையோரின் பராமரிப்பாளர்கள் திங்கட்கிழமை (மார்ச் 9) முதல் 2026ஆம் ஆண்டு டிசம்பர் மாதம் வரையில் ‘ரியாக்ட் கேர்டெக்’ (REACT CareTag) என்ற திட்டத்தின்கீழ் விண்ணப்பம் செய்து கருவிகளைப் பெறலாம். இத்திட்டம் ‘ஆக்டிவ் இன்டரெக்டிவ்’ எனும் உள்ளூர் தொழில்நுட்ப நிறுவனத்துக்கும் மூத்த வழக்கறிஞர் பெகி யீக்கும் இடையில் ஏற்படுத்தப்பட்டுள்ள ஒருங்கிணைந்த முயற்சியாகும். கருவிகளைப் பயன்படுத்த விரும்புவோருக்கு நிபந்தனை உண்டு. பதிவு செய்யப்பட்ட அற நிறுவனம், சமூக மன்றம், மருத்துவ அல்லது சமூகப் பணியாளர், நாடாளுமன்ற உறுப்பினர் ஆகியோர் விண்ணப்பதாரர்களுக்கென பரிந்துரை செய்யவேண்டும். திட்டத்தை முன்னெடுத்துள்ள திருவாட்டி யீ, நெடுங்காலமாக மனநோய் பாதித்த பலரின் நலனுக்கென 20 ஆண்டுகளுக்கும் மேற்பட்டு நற்றொண்டாற்றி வருகிறார். சமூகத்துக்கு மெச்சத்தகு சேவையாற்றியோருக்கு ஸ்ட்ரெய்ட்ஸ் டைம்ஸ் ஏற்பாடு செய்யும் இவ்வாண்டின் ‘சிறந்த சிங்கப்பூரர் விருது’க்கான இறுதிப் பட்டியலிலும் அவர் இடம்பெற்றுள்ளார். Read full article here .

Usaha murni mengagih penjejak lokasi bagi penjaga golongan demensia dan berkeperluan khas digerakkan (dari kiri) dan CEO CaringSG Encik Edwin Tan ; dengan kerjasama Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (CEO) Actxa, Encik Marcus Soo; CEO Activate Interactive Encik Joel Chin ; peguam veteran, Cik Peggy Yee. - Foto ST Satu daya usaha baharu dalam kalangan anggota masyarakat yang dibangunkan dari peringkat akar umbi akan mengagihkan penjejak lokasi percuma kepada 500 penjaga bagi memantau orang tersayang yang mempunyai keperluan khas atau demensia. Penjaga boleh memohon penjejak lokasi dari 9 Mac hingga Disember 2026 di bawah program REACT CareTag , hasil kerjasama syarikat teknologi tempatan, Activate Interactive, dan peguam veteran, Cik Peggy Yee. Penerima mesti dirujuk oleh badan kebajikan berdaftar, kelab masyarakat (CC), pegawai perubatan, pekerja sosial berdaftar, atau seorang Anggota Parlimen (AP). Usaha itu dimulakan Cik Yee, yang telah memperjuangkan hak individu dengan ketidakupayaan tersembunyi seperti gangguan spektrum autisme (ASD) dan penyakit mental selama lebih dua dekad. Beliau terdorong bertindak mengusahakan inisiatif itu selepas kes menyayat hati melibatkan Muhammad Hairil Effendi, 11 tahun, seorang kanak-kanak berkeperluan khas yang dilaporkan hilang pada 29 Ogos 2025 sebelum ditemui meninggal dunia di laut berhampiran Pantai East Coast. “Apabila saya membaca berita tentang Hairil, saya amat sedih terhadap keluarga yang kehilangan seorang anak,” katanya kepada The Straits Times (ST). “Apakah yang boleh dilakukan supaya perkara ini tidak berulang?” jelasnya. Cik Yee yang mengendalikan firma guamannya, PY Legal, turut menjalankan kerja pro bono (khidmat percuma atau berbayaran rendah) dalam kes jenayah dan sivil bagi individu dengan ketidakupayaan tersembunyi. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (CEO) Activate Interactive, Encik Joel Chin, berkata syarikatnya menyertai usaha itu untuk menyokong golongan yang cabarannya sering tidak kelihatan. “Walaupun penjejak ini ringkas, ia memberi ketenangan fikiran, memelihara maruah dan menambah keselamatan,” ujarnya. Penerima atau penjaga boleh menghantar e-mel permohonan bersama surat rujukan kepada csr@activate.sg untuk menempah waktu pengambilan. Apabila mengambil penjejak di pejabat Activate di SingPost Centre, penjaga akan ditunjukkan cara menggunakannya. Penjejak itu serasi dengan sistem operasi Android dan iOS. Penjejak boleh dipadankan dengan telefon pintar untuk memantau lokasi orang tersayang. Jenama pencegahan kesihatan Actxa akan menyokong program ini dengan menaja satu penjejak bagi setiap cincin pintar penjejak kesihatan yang dijual antara 16 Mac dengan 15 Jun, menyumbang kepada 500 penjejak yang akan diagihkan. Selebihnya akan ditaja oleh Activate. Encik Chin berkata kededua syarikat bakal membangunkan wadah tindak balas masyarakat bagi membantu penjaga atau orang awam bertindak pantas jika individu berisiko dilaporkan hilang, seperti aplikasi myResponder oleh Pasukan Pertahanan Awam Singapura (SCDF). CEO CaringSG, Encik Edwin Tan, berkata beliau akan menggalakkan ahlinya memohon. Badan tidak mengaut untung itu menyokong kira-kira 5,000 penjaga kepada individu berkeperluan khas. Menurutnya, penjejak membantu mengurangkan kebimbangan penjaga dan keluarga apabila orang tersayang cenderung merayau atau tersesat. Encik Yas Yasni, 25 tahun, menjejaki neneknya, 72 tahun, melalui aplikasi Life360 selepas beliau disahkan menghidap demensia ringan pada 2025. “Ia memberi saya ketenangan kerana saya tahu di mana dia berada,” katanya, sambil menambah penjejakan itu membolehkannya bertindak pantas jika sesuatu tidak kena. Peranti penjejakan peribadi kini layak menerima subsidi di bawah Dana Teknologi Bantuan (ATF) yang ditadbir SG Enable, tertakluk kepada penilaian karyawan penjagaan kesihatan. Menteri Pembangunan Sosial dan Keluarga, Encik Masagos Zulkifli Masagos Mohamad, berkata dalam jawapan bertulis di Parlimen pada September kepada Anggota Parlimen (AP) Parti Pekerja Encik Kenneth Tiong, belum ada permohonan kepada ATF bagi peranti sedemikian. Sejak 2014, jumlah penerima ATF meningkat lebih lima kali ganda. Had kelayakan turut dinaikkan pada Januari kepada pendapatan per kapita sehingga $4,800 daripada $2,600 sebelum ini. Read full article here .

(From left) Actxa CEO Marcus Soo, CaringSG CEO Edwin Tan, Veteran lawyer Peggy Yee and Activate Interactive CEO Joel Chin. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN SINGAPORE - A new ground-up initiative will distribute free trackers to up to 500 caregivers to help them keep tabs on the whereabouts of their loved ones with special needs or dementia. Caregivers can apply for a location tracker from March 9 to December 2026 under the REACT CareTag programme, a collaboration between local tech company Activate Interactive and veteran lawyer Peggy Yee. Beneficiaries must be referred by a registered charity, community centre, medical or registered social worker, or an MP. The initiative was kick-started by Ms Yee, who has been an advocate for people with invisible disabilities, like autism spectrum disorder and mental illnesses, for more than two decades. She said she felt she had to take action after the tragic case involving Muhammad Hairil Effendi, an 11-year-old boy with special needs who went missing on Aug 29, 2025, and was later found dead at sea off East Coast Park. “When I first read the news about Hairil, I was filled with sadness for the family who lost a child,” she told The Straits Times. “What can be done to prevent this from ever happening again?” Ms Yee, who runs her own law firm, PY Legal, does pro bono work on criminal and civil cases for individuals with invisible disabilities. She is a finalist for The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year award,  given to a Singaporean or group of citizens who have made a significant contribution to society. Mr Joel Chin, chief executive of Activate Interactive, told ST that his firm decided to collaborate as the initiative would support a community whose challenges are often unseen. “While the location tag may appear simple, its value lies in providing reassurance, dignity and an added layer of safety.” Beneficiaries or their caregivers can e-mail their requests, along with their referral letters, to csr@activate.sg to book a collection appointment. When collecting the tags at Activate’s office at SingPost Centre, caregivers will receive a hands-on demonstration on how to use the location tags, which are compatible with both Android and iOS devices. The tags can be paired with smartphones so caregivers can view the location of their loved ones using their existing device ecosystem. “Our role is focused on responsible sponsorship and fulfilment, with proper tracking to ensure governance and accountability,” said Mr Chin. Preventive health brand Actxa will support the programme by sponsoring a location tag for each of its core smart rings sold between March 16 and June 15, contributing to the pool of 500 tags to be distributed. Activate will sponsor the rest. Mr Chin said Activate and Actxa could potentially work together to build a platform to help caregivers, or even nearby community members, respond more quickly if a vulnerable person goes missing – similar to community-response models such as myResponder. The myResponder app by the Singapore Civil Defence Force alerts members of the public so they can respond to cardiac arrest cases or minor fires nearby. “Any future expansion would be carefully evaluated – keeping privacy, community needs and operational sustainability at the forefront of mind,” Mr Chin said. “It is not just about building new gadgets, but about using technology thoughtfully to strengthen existing community support networks.” Mr Edwin Tan, CEO of CaringSG, said he would encourage his members to apply for the initiative. His non-profit initiative supports about 5,000 caregivers of people with special needs. “Trackers can significantly reduce anxiety for caregivers and families, especially when their loved ones have a tendency to wander, which puts them at risk of danger or getting lost,” he said. “For individuals who are non-verbal or have limited speech, trackers are also particularly helpful, as they make it possible to find them even if they cannot ask for help or communicate their address.” Mr Yas Yasni, 25, currently tracks his 72-year-old grandmother’s whereabouts through the Life360 app on their phones. She was diagnosed with mild dementia in 2025. “It gives me peace of mind knowing where she is, especially when she’s out or travelling,” said Mr Yasni, adding that he was open to trying different tracking methods. “Being able to see my grandmother’s location helps me respond faster if something seems wrong, while still allowing her to have some independence.” Read full article here .

Actxa is set to participate in World Health Expo (WHX) Dubai 2026, one of the region’s leading global healthcare events. At WHX Dubai, Actxa will showcase the Core Smart Ring, a sleek wearable featuring AI Glucose Scan capabilities designed to support everyday metabolic health awareness and encourage proactive lifestyle management. Discover how Actxa’s preventive health technologies are empowering individuals and partners to take earlier, more informed action on metabolic health. Event Details Date: 9 to 12 February 2026 Location: Dubai World Trade Centre, North Hall 31, Booth N23.E74 Visit Actxa at North Hall 31, Booth #N23.E74, to experience our preventive health solutions firsthand, connect with our team and explore opportunities for collaboration, distribution and strategic partnerships as we continue shaping the future of preventive healthcare.

PY Legal LLC董事余美娟律师（左一）手上的就是小小的定位追踪器。她发动Actxa首席执行官苏明利（左二起）、关护之心执行总裁陈来顺、Activate Interactive首席执行官陈向晖几个社区伙伴，发起“REACT CareTag”计划，为特需或失智人士的看护者或家庭送出定位追踪器，协助他们在看护对象走失时更快掌握位置。 （受访者提供） 2025年8月29日，11岁的特需男童哈利尔（Muhammad Hairil Bin Muhammad Effendi）中午前擅自离家后走失， 警方发文告呼吁公众寻人 。男童隔天晚上在东海岸公园外海寻获， 却已溺毙身亡 。 PY Legal LLC董事余美娟律师说，这起悲剧让她深受触动。“我为失去孩子的家庭感到非常难过。开始思考，能怎么应用科技，避免类似事情发生。” 余美娟那时也联想到，像患有自闭症或精神疾病患者一旦走失，往往需要动员大量人力搜寻；她很希望能借助科技，协助看护者追踪看护对象的踪迹。 她在2025年11月联系上本地科技公司Activate Interactive讨论合作，这家公司后来同意参与并提供设备及技术支援。“不光只发出追踪器，还得确保家庭懂得使用，这样的支援才算完整。” 她于是再联系了预防健康品牌Actxa与社区看护组织关护之心（CaringSG），合力送出500个定位追踪器，协助有特殊需要或失智者的家庭和看护者，在家人走失或失去联系时及时掌握位置，让看护者能更快采取行动。 这项名为“REACT CareTag”的社区计划，从3月9日至2026年12月开放申请，申请者须由注册慈善机构、社区中心、医疗人员、注册社工或国会议员转介。 看护者可将转介信电邮至csr@activate.sg申请，预约领取追踪器。领取地点是Activate Interactive位于新邮政中心的办公室，工作人员会现场示范如何将追踪器与手机连接，让看护者即时通过手机查看亲人的位置。 计划目前送出的追踪器是500个。余美娟说，若反应热烈，不排除争取更多企业支持，未来发放更多追踪器。 但她也指出，定位设备毕竟涉及隐私问题，所以也得在安全与隐私间求取平衡；因此设备设计不会太显眼，以维护佩戴者的尊严。 关护之心执行总裁陈来顺（52岁）说，特需者走失，是看护者和家人的最大隐忧。“当特需者在一个陌生的地方走失，又说不出话或表达能力有限，看护者在这个时候如果能凭着定位器迅速作出反应，对特需者来说应该是最大的安慰。” 39岁的黄姓父亲有个7岁的儿子，确诊自闭症，也可能患有注意力缺陷多动症（ADHD）。儿子即将到特需学校上学，他正考虑为孩子使用定位追踪器。他说：“如果知道孩子人在学校或在可预知的范围内，看护者会比较放心。” 定位追踪设备可通过科技辅助基金获补助 目前，定位追踪设备也可通过科技辅助基金（Assistive Technology Fund，简称ATF）获得补助。基金由新加坡协助残障者自立局（SG Enable）管理，为符合条件的残障人士提供辅助器材资助。 阿裕尼集选区议员张文杰去年9月在国会询问，科技辅助基金的申请程序是否适用于AirTag等价格较低的电子辅助设备。社会及家庭发展部长马善高书面答复时指出，当时未接获有关定位设备的资助申请。 社会及家庭发展部回应《联合早报》询问时说，ATF支持多种辅助科技设备，包括定位追踪器，申请须由医疗专业人员评估需要，并由医院或社会服务机构协助提出。 当局指出，自2014年以来，ATF受惠人数逐年增加，至今已增至逾五倍。今年1月，基金也放宽申请条件，家庭人均收入介于2601元至4800元也可申请，让更多家庭受惠。 Read full article here.

Dubai, UAE — 3 February 2026 — Actxa, a Singapore-based preventive health brand committed to making preventive healthcare more accessible and actionable, will be participating in World Health Expo (WHX) Dubai 2026 . At the event, Actxa will showcase its Core Smart Ring, featuring AI Glucose Scan capabilities designed to support everyday metabolic health awareness.   Introducing Actxa: Advancing Preventive Health Through Wearable Intelligence Actxa’s mission is simple but urgent – empower individuals with meaningful, health insights that enable earlier intervention and better long-term outcomes . By combining wearable technology, artificial intelligence and clinically backed technologies, Actxa aims to bridge the gap between everyday wellness tracking and true preventive care.   Spotlight at WHX Dubai: Core Smart Ring with AI Glucose Scan At WHX Dubai, Actxa will highlight the Core Smart Ring, a sleek and comfortable wearable designed for continuous lifestyle monitoring. Featuring AI Glucose Scan powered by Actxa’s proprietary BGEM ® Glucose Status technology, the Core Smart Ring provides users with smarter insights related to glucose trends and metabolic patterns. BGEM ® is the world’s first non-invasive, AI-driven glucose evaluation technology, supported by clinical studies. By analysing photoplethysmography (PPG) data from the Core Smart Ring, BGEM ®  delivers meaningful, pain-free glucose insights without the need for needles or blood samples. With a quick 1-minute scan, users receive a clear “Normal” or “Elevated” result linked to daily habits, with results syncing seamlessly to the Actxa App, where insights are presented through a clean, intuitive interface. Paired with lifestyle guidance that is easy to read and easy to act on, the Core Smart Ring supports smarter daily health decisions. Key features of the Core Smart Ring include: ·       Clinically backed BGEM ® technology   ·       Fast, one-minute scans ·       No needles, no pain ·       An ultra-light, durable titanium design Engaging the Ecosystem at WHX Dubai Actxa is participating in WHX Dubai to engage regional and global stakeholders across healthcare, wellness and technology. Through its participation, Actxa aims to connect with partners who share a common vision for advancing preventive health through innovation. Actxa looks forward to partnership opportunities with: ·       Distributors  expanding next-generation wearables across retail, pharmacy and healthcare channels ·       Healthcare and wellness partners  exploring innovative solutions in metabolic health and preventive screening ·       Strategic partners and investors aligned with the convergence of AI, wearables and chronic disease prevention Driving Preventive Health Forward “Preventive health starts with awareness, but real impact comes from how insights are turned into everyday action,” said Marcus Soo, CEO of Actxa. “With the Core Smart Ring and our BGEM ®  technology roadmap, we aim to empower individuals, partners and healthcare stakeholders with actionable insights that support earlier intervention, better decision-making and long-term health outcomes.”   A Peek into the Future: A Preventive Health Pipeline for BGEM ®  Technology Beyond the Core Smart Ring, Actxa continues to advance its BGEM ®  technology roadmap. This includes the development of Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) for BGEM ® Diabetic Risk Assessment, designed to support detection and risk stratification of diabetes. Actxa will also preview its upcoming BGEM ®  Range, a pain-free, one-minute measurement solution that provides dynamic blood glucose range insights, representing the next phase of its preventive health technology portfolio.   Visit Actxa at WHX Dubai Actxa invites attendees to experience its preventive health solutions firsthand at Booth #N23.E74 throughout WHX Dubai and explore opportunities for collaboration, distribution and strategic partnerships.   About Actxa Actxa is a preventive health brand creating smart wearables and devices that help people understand their health and live well every day. Backed by our own team of researchers and proprietary health technologies, including BGEM ® , the world’s first non-invasive, clinically backed AI-driven blood glucose evaluation and monitoring technology. Actxa turns complex body signals into simple, meaningful insight that supports healthier choices and long-term wellbeing.

Available via Actxa App update on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store from 15 January 2026. Singapore, 14 January 2026 — Actxa, a Singapore-based preventive health technology company, today announced the launch of AI Glucose Scan , a new general wellness feature available on the Actxa Core Smart Ring. Designed for everyday use, the feature provides a simple, non-invasive 1 -minute scan with easy-to-understand results for tracking daily wellness. The feature will be available through an Actxa App update on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store from 15 January 2026 . As glucose-related health concerns continue to rise globally, everyday awareness has become increasingly important. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimates that 589 million adults worldwide are currently living with diabetes, a number projected to reach 853 million by 2050, with 252 million adults remaining undiagnosed. This reinforces the growing importance of awareness, healthy daily habits and early lifestyle action for long-term well-being. What is AI Glucose Scan? AI Glucose Scan is a non-invasive feature on the Core Smart Ring that provides simple, everyday glucose elevation awareness through a quick one-minute scan—without needles. It is powered by BGEM® —the world’s first non-invasive, clinically backed AI-driven technology that analyses photoplethysmography (PPG) data from the Core Smart Ring to deliver meaningful, pain-free glucose insights. The feature provides a simple wellness result: Normal or Elevated, to enhance everyday awareness. Designed for lifestyle awareness, it encourages users to take proactive wellness steps, such as making healthier food choices, exercising regularly, getting sufficient sleep and managing stress. “Actxa believes that technology should empower better daily decisions,” said Marcus Soo, Chief Executive Officer of Actxa. “AI Glucose Scan brings clinically backed innovation into a simple wellness experience, helping users stay aware, stay motivated, and stay proactive about their health. We are planning to expand BGEM® technology globally as a non-invasive wellness platform, with the goal of making advanced glucose-related insights more accessible as part of everyday life.” *Source: International Diabetes Federation ( https://idf.org/about-diabetes/diabetes-facts-figures/ ) Important Note AI Glucose Scan is intended for use only for general wellbeing purposes or to encourage or maintain a healthy lifestyle, and is not intended to be used for any medical purpose (such as the detection, diagnosis, monitoring, management or treatment of any medical condition or disease or contraception). Any health-related information provided by this device or software should not be treated as medical advice. Please consult a physician for any medical advice required. For further information, please contact: Tan Lay Eng   Communications Manager   layeng.tan@actxa.com    +65 9877 0406   Hasyimah Begum AJ   Communications Executive   hasyimah.aj@actxa.com    +65 8780 3620    About Actxa Actxa helps people understand their health more deeply by turning everyday body signals into simple, actionable insights. Through Core, its smart ring and daily health companion, Actxa believes that ongoing awareness of metabolic and glucose health is key to making preventive wellbeing a natural part of everyday life. Founded in Singapore in 2015, Actxa brings together artificial intelligence, proprietary biomarkers, and clinically grounded research to translate subtle body signals into meaningful guidance across sleep, activity, recovery, stress, heart health, and blood glucose indicators. Actxa is also the creator of the world’s first BGEM®, a breakthrough designed to signal early signs of elevated blood glucose — empowering people to take action early and live healthier lives. About BGEM® BGEM® is the world’s first non-invasive, clinically backed AI-driven technology for blood glucose evaluation and monitoring. It interprets data from photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors in smart wearables, analysing hundreds of digital biomarkers to deliver meaningful glucose insights. This pain-free approach helps individuals stay aware of their glucose health and take confident steps towards better metabolic wellness.

Actxa  will introduce the Core Smart Ring, a lightweight wellness device powered by proprietary AI. It monitors health metrics and provides insights into chronic conditions. Designed for everyday wear, it tracks activity, sleep, and overall wellness to support healthier lifestyles. Read full article here: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/six-breakthrough-brands-join-ces-140000408.html?guccounter=1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Singapore, 2 January 2026 — Actxa, a Singapore-based preventive health technology company, today announced significant enhancements to its proprietary BGEM ® technology, the world’s first clinically backed, non-invasive, AI-driven blood glucose evaluation and monitoring technology . The advancements strengthen BGEM ® ’s ability to deliver medical-grade glucose insights through everyday wearables.  One key innovation is BGEM ® Glucose Range , a clinically backed, medical-grade technology that estimates blood glucose levels within a numeric range using a quick, one-minute measurement. Developed using data collected through clinical studies, BGEM ® Glucose Range offers pain-free and meaningful glucose insights anytime, throughout the day, it provides a cost-effective and convenient approach, making glucose monitoring accessible and sustainable.  BGEM ® Glucose Range: Medical-Grade, Non-Invasive Glucose Insight   BGEM ® Glucose Range represents a major advancement in non-invasive glucose evaluation. Using data from clinical studies, the technology estimates glucose levels within a dynamic range to enable convenient metabolic monitoring throughout the day.  Regular tracking of glucose trends allows users to:  Observe daily glucose patterns relevant to metabolic health  Identify post-meal glucose spikes   Monitor potential Type II diabetes risk through daily observation of glucose levels  Designed for wearable integration, BGEM ® Glucose Range delivers a cost-effective alternative to traditional glucose monitoring methods.  BGEM ® Glucose Range combines wearable PPG sensors and AI-driven analysis of digital biomarkers to estimate blood glucose results. [Image source: Actxa]  Everyday Glucose Awareness on the Core Smart Ring   In addition, the Core Smart Ring, Actxa’s first smart ring under the Core range, is integrated with the AI Glucose Scan feature, powered by BGEM ® Glucose Status technology, to help users take better control of their metabolic health. The feature enables users to check their glucose status and receive a Normal or Elevated result linked to daily habits.  Developed using clinically collected data, AI Glucose Scan interprets Photoplethysmography (PPG) signals from the Core Smart Ring to provide simple, everyday glucose awareness. Paired with lifestyle and wellness guidance, the Core Smart Ring’s AI Glucose Scan supports healthier decision-making and metabolic awareness.  Driving the Future of Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring   “Glucose health is becoming a defining challenge for global preventive health, yet most monitoring solutions remain invasive, costly or difficult to sustain,” said Marcus Soo, Chief Executive Officer of Actxa.   “We want to make health insights simple, personal, and actionable. Actxa is empowering individuals and partners to integrate preventative health and glucose awareness into everyday life.”  For further information, please contact:   Tan Lay Eng   Communications Manager   layeng.tan@actxa.com    +65 9877 0406   Hasyimah Begum AJ   Communications Executive   hasyimah.aj@actxa.com    +65 8780 3620    About Actxa   Actxa, headquartered in Singapore, is a preventive health technology company helping organisations improve population health through science, innovation and deep research. Since 2015, our proprietary AI models and evidence-based methodologies have enabled personalised insights across sleep, activity, stress, recovery, body composition, heart health, and blood glucose indicators. We have developed the world’s first Blood Glucose Evaluation & Monitoring technology.  About BGEM ® BGEM ® is the world’s first clinically backed, non-invasive, AI-driven technology for blood glucose evaluation and monitoring. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), the BGEM ® algorithm interprets data from Photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors in smart wearables, analyses hundreds of digital biomarkers and transforms them into meaningful glucose insights. This delivers a completely pain-free approach to glucose awareness.  Delivered as a cloud-based SaaS solution, BGEM ® enables brands to seamlessly integrate glucose intelligence into their products, empowering millions to take control of their metabolic wellness with ease and confidence.

BGEM ® Glucose Range represents a major advancement in non-invasive glucose evaluation. Credit: Actxa Actxa, a Singapore-based preventive health technology company, recently announced significant enhancements to its proprietary BGEM ® technology, the world's first clinically backed, non-invasive, AI-driven blood glucose evaluation and monitoring technology. The advancements strengthen BGEM ® 's ability to deliver medical-grade glucose insights through everyday wearables. One key innovation is BGEM ® Glucose Range, a clinically backed, medical-grade technology that estimates blood glucose levels within a numeric range using a quick, one-minute measurement. Developed using data collected through clinical studies, BGEM ® Glucose Range offers pain-free and meaningful glucose insights anytime, throughout the day, it provides a cost-effective and convenient approach, making glucose monitoring accessible and sustainable. BGEM ® Glucose Range: Medical-Grade, Non-Invasive Glucose Insight BGEM ® Glucose Range represents a major advancement in non-invasive glucose evaluation. Using data from clinical studies, the technology estimates glucose levels within a dynamic range to enable convenient metabolic monitoring throughout the day. Designed for wearable integration, BGEM ® Glucose Range delivers a cost-effective alternative to traditional glucose monitoring methods. BGEM ® Glucose Range combines wearable PPG sensors and AI-driven analysis of digital biomarkers to estimate blood glucose results. Everyday Glucose Awareness on the Core Smart Ring In addition, the Core Smart Ring, Actxa's first smart ring under the Core range, is integrated with the AI Glucose Scan feature, powered by BGEM ® Glucose Status technology, to help users take better control of their metabolic health. The feature enables users to check their glucose status and receive a Normal or Elevated result linked to daily habits. Developed using clinically collected data, AI Glucose Scan interprets Photoplethysmography (PPG) signals from the Core Smart Ring to provide simple, everyday glucose awareness. Paired with lifestyle and wellness guidance, the Core Smart Ring's AI Glucose Scan supports healthier decision-making and metabolic awareness. Driving the Future of Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring "Glucose health is becoming a defining challenge for global preventive health, yet most monitoring solutions remain invasive, costly or difficult to sustain," said Marcus Soo, Chief Executive Officer of Actxa. "We want to make health insights simple, personal, and actionable. Actxa is empowering individuals and partners to integrate preventative health and glucose awareness into everyday life. View article here: https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260105PR203/technology-data-wearable.html&chid=9

The Actxa Core is an innovative and affordable smart ring bogged down by red tape. Photo: HWZ I wrote about the Actxa Core smart ring when it was first announced , and I was genuinely excited because of a unique feature called BGEM (Blood Glucose Evaluation and Monitoring) . BGEM is the world’s first non-invasive, AI-powered diabetic risk assessment technology developed by Actxa, making the Core smart ring the first consumer wearable to feature this technology. Diabetic Risk Assessment Capability Prior to this, BGEM had undergone a joint study with KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital that’s published in the Singapore Medical Journal titled, “Utility of photoplethysmography in detecting elevated blood glucose among non-diabetics” . There have also been other international clinical trials as well as a published scientific paper titled, “Assessing Elevated Blood Glucose Levels Through Blood Glucose Evaluation and Monitoring Using Machine Learning and Wearable Photoplethysmography Sensors: Algorithm Development and Validation” . BGEM makes use of the standard PPG sensor of most wearables (the active optical sensor you often see on the back of these devices ) and uses Actxa’s proprietary AI model to compute certain biomarkers to determine user diabetic risk . Among the now-mature smart wearable market, BGEM was a breath of fresh air. I’ve written about wearables and advancing sensor technology in past reviews, where actionable data is more important than another cryptic stat (for reference, check out my Amazfit Balance smartwatch review ). BGEM provides a simple, clear result that can be acted on immediately. It is a feature that’s relevant to the broadest possible audience: everyone. We’re all susceptible to diabetic risks, and with early detection, a condition that can be managed and even reversible through healthy living, diet and exercise. BGEM testing on the Actxa Core smart ring. Screenshot: HWZ To start, you simply the BGEM test from the Actxa app 3 times within a 7-day window. As with any blood glucose test, it’s best you do it in a fasted state, but if you’re in doubt, the app provides all the necessary guidance. The test itself is simple since it’s non-invasive and takes only a minute to complete. After three tests, you’ll get your risk assessment results, and it’ll simply tell you if you are Low or High Risk. If you’re at risk, go see a doctor immediately, stick to your diet and health plan, and test regularly to keep yourself in check. Now here’s the bad news. Like any medically inclined function, BGEM is deemed to require regulatory approvals, and as such, it is unfortunately not available in Singapore when the Core smart ring was made available for purchase (late August 2025). I’ve actually delayed this review for a while just to see if there are any developments, but so far, no luck. If anyone remembers when smartwatches first started to feature atrial fibrillation (AFib) through ECG readings, it took years to approve. Let’s hope BGEM doesn’t take that long, especially as it was developed locally with local clinical studies. However, Singapore won’t get this feature till it gets the appropriate regulatory approvals. It will simply be disabled in the app, and you can’t choose it. As seen in our screenshots, there’s no diabetic risk check or anything remotely related. Screenshot: HWZ Design & Capablities So, I’ve spent a good chunk of this review writing about BGEM. How about the Core ring itself? Well, it’s Actxa’s first smart ring, and specs-wise, it matches most of the popular ones you can buy in Singapore, like the Samsung Galaxy Ring , Ultrahuman Ring Air and RingConn Smart Ring . It is made of aerospace-grade titanium for durability, just 2.2mm thin and between 2.5g-3.2g in weight depending on ring size . Now, I’m not sure about the Galaxy Ring and Ultrahuman, but I’ve tested the RingConn Gen 1 and Gen 2, and the Actxa Core ring is comparable in size, weight and feel. However, in terms of design, I prefer the RingConn Gen 2 as it is angular on the outside, which makes it seem thinner than it is, especially in the space between fingers if you wear multiple rings. The Actxa Core ring is fully rounded, and I find that it knocks against the ring adjacent to it. A small matter, and it is up to user preferences. There’s a deliberate design indent on the ring to let you know where the sensor is without having to look at it. Photo: HWZ Quick comparison between the Actxa Core (on index finger), and RingConn Gen 2 (middle finger). At night, the Core’s sensor light is brighter and leaks more. Photo: HWZ The Actxa Core also has all the standard sensors and health monitoring we’ve come to expect, including all-day heart-rate monitoring with heart-rate variability (HRV) for stress detection , SpO2 , VO2 Max, skin temperature variation , and sleep stages . It does not however feature Sleep Apnea detection like the RingConn Gen 2 or women’s health and cycle detection like the Ultrahuman Ring Air. The Ultrahuman Ring also has AFib detection features too, but again, that’s unavailable due to the lack of regulatory approvals. The Actxa Core has all the sensors expected of a modern health and activity tracker. Photo: HWZ I spoke with Actxa, and they’ve mentioned that some of these features such as cycle tracking are in the works and may be added in the future, but otherwise, the Core smart ring is as complete as any of its competitors for general daily health tracking. It supports a range of workouts as well, including runs, walks, cycling, and generic workout tracking , which basically bumps up the sensor for real-time tracking. By default, the Core (and most smart rings) operate on a periodic cycle (which can be changed in the app for more frequent scanning, though this will impact battery life). This is to be expected considering how small rings are and to conserve battery. The fact that the Core ring lasts longer than most smartwatches is already a big plus for anyone looking to just have health insights. Out of the box, I’ve gotten the Core ring to last about 5 full days and nights with 1-2 workouts per week . I can stretch it to the 6 th day on most occasions, but I prefer to have it charged on day 5 before I go to sleep. The Actxa Core charging dock looks like a case, but does not have its own battery; it’s just a dock and has to be plugged in to charge the ring. Photo: HWZ App Experience & Stats Reporting The only thing holding the Core back is, of course, software experience, and the Actxa app isn’t as comprehensive as the competition. The good thing is that it doesn’t require any subscription to activate or use any of its features, but it’s quite barebones. You get a simple view of your activity and summary, and that’s all most people need, but the app’s not the most friendly if you’re looking at deep-diving into your history. Accessing past data is not very intuitive as the dashboard forces you to manually click through every single day—at least I haven’t found an option to just pick a date or a calendar view. Weekly and monthly summaries are available, but you can’t click into individual days from there. Workout and sleep data logs can be accessed, but they’re hidden under multiple layers of sub-menus. Actxa app will give you most info at a glance, but not very intuitive if you want to jump to different dates and get quick insights or comparisons. Screenshot: HWZ Workout data is otherwise solid. Screenshot: HWZ Conclusion So, even though BGEM is not yet available in Singapore and its app can use some sprucing up, the Actxa Core ring is competent as a health tracker and comparable with the competition in terms of design, weight, battery life. The biggest plus point is that it’s almost S$100 cheaper than either the Samsung Galaxy Ring , Ultrahuman Ring Air or RingConn Gen 2 ; all three currently retail around the S$440-450 price point. Actxa is asking for just S$349 for the Core smart ring, which makes it an incredibly attractive option, and when (not if) BGEM is finally approved for use, it will be one of the most useful personal smart health tools to have on hand…or finger. Actxa Core smart ring and it’s charging dock. Photo: HWZ You can buy the Actxa Core smart ring on their webstore or Lazada . View the article here: Actxa Core review: Is this Singapore-made smart ring any good?

Singapore, 02 January 2026  -  Actxa is excited to participate in CES 2026, the most powerful tech event in the world, organised by Consumer Technology Association, where we will showcase our latest preventive health technologies focused on metabolic health, glucose awareness and early risk detection. Learn how Actxa’s AI-driven technology is shaping the future of preventive health. Event Details Date: 6 – 9 January 2026 Location: The Venetian Expo, Hall G, CES Las Vegas Booth: Singapore Pavilion — Booth 60213 Visit our booth to learn more about BGEM and connect with our team to explore how Actxa is shaping the future of preventive health through innovation.