Global Scans · Sleep · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2026, leading smartwatches are expected to offer more reliable blood pressure trend readings, refined sleep apnea indicators, and better correlation between activity, recovery, and cardiovascular signals. The Tech Buzz
• [New] Home wellness technology is seeing rapid adoption, with mental wellness apps expected to reach $17.5 billion by 2030 and sleep tech growing to $68.8 billion by 2032. Netguru
• [New] Mental wellness apps alone will reach $17.5 billion by 2030, while sleep technology grows to $68.8 billion by 2032. Netguru
• [New] Home wellness tech accelerates adoption: Mental wellness apps will reach $17.5 B by 2030 while sleep tech grows to $68.8 B by 2032, as consumers prioritize preventive health solutions at home. Netguru
• [New] Garmin may have ventured into new territory with its Index Sleep Monitor and Index S2 Smart Scale in recent years, but its fitness trackers remain a core concern alongside its popular smartwatches - and it looks like we will be seeing a new tracker at CES 2026. TechRadar
• [New] Your microbiome regenerates at night, and insufficient sleep can disrupt hormone balance, impair digestion, weaken immunity, and increase the risk of chronic illnesses. Economic Times
• [New] The WHO accepts the growing evidence that GLP-1s can help reduce the risk of a range of serious and potentially fatal events and conditions including heart attacks and strokes, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, bad cholesterol, sleep apnoea and kidney and arterial disease. The Guardian
• Caffeine dominates 85% of global energy drinks, but ingredient developers are now targeting consumers concerned about tolerance, jitters, and sleep disruption with plant-based cognitive enhancers. CNS Media
• Not getting enough sleep puts kids at risk of accidents, trouble learning and poorer health - including obesity and depression. CNN
• Philips will stop selling sleep apnea devices in the U.S. under a consent decree agreement with the FDA. Becker's ASC
• Amazon unveiled agentic AI capabilities designed to automate complex business processes with minimal human intervention, while Google launched Big Sleep, an AI system targeting dormant domain vulnerabilities. Christopher Sanchez & Co.
• Yorelis Acosta, a clinical and social psychologist, fears Venezuela will end up with a mental health pandemic stemming from high levels of anxiety, stress, hopelessness, sleep disorders, irritability. KPVI
• Saatva's current end-of-year mattress sale offers significant discounts on luxury mattresses and sleep products, making now a smart time to buy before prices rise again in 2026. Business Insider
• By the end of the century, US adults could lose between 8.5 and 24 hours of sleep each year due to rising nighttime temperatures, depending on where they live. New Atlas
• Since dengue is a mosquito-transmitted disease, international travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites by using an EPA-registered insect repellent, wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors, and sleeping in an air-conditioned room or room with window screens. Vax-Before-Travel
• Sleeping in total darkness may lower the risk for cardiovascular disease, the top cause of death worldwide. Yahoo News
• Prioritizing sleep could be the most effective way to boost your energy, motivation and capacity for movement. New Atlas
• Obesity in adults increases the risks of, among other conditions, high blood pressure; Type 2 diabetes; breathing problems, such as asthma and sleep apnea; joint problems, such as osteoarthritis; gallstones and gallbladder disease; and mental illness, such as clinical depression and anxiety. Wright Constable & Skeen
• Even before today's announcement, Medicare could cover the drugs for other conditions that often accompany being overweight, such as diabetes and sleep apnea. The Atlantic
• Google's Big Sleep has accelerated vulnerability research, uncovering real-world flaws in open-source projects and preempting exploits based on threat intelligence. WebProNews
• In 2025, the collective understanding of sleep as an active and essential contributor to both physical and mental health will become mainstream. Acceler8ar.com

Last updated: 05 January 2026