A customizable thermostat could revolutionize managing menopause symptoms or relieve overheated sleepers. Picture having the power to regulate your body temperature with a simple app or a sleek wearable device resembling a watch.

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Revolutionizing Temperature Management with Embr Wave

Embr Labs is introducing the Embr Wave, touted as a game-changer for individuals struggling with temperature fluctuations during sleep or experiencing hot flashes.

Although the concept traces back to the earlier Wristify project, the latest iteration, Embr Wave 2, is gaining attention as a promising solution. 

CNET reported that the discreet wrist-worn device promises to alleviate discomfort caused by sudden temperature changes, whether feeling too warm or cold, through easy button controls and customizable app settings.

While the Embr Wave looks like a watch, it is different. Instead of sitting on the outside of your wrist like a regular watch, it goes inside where your skin is sensitive to temperature. You can get it in either rose gold or black. 

Unlike most smartwatches, it doesn't tell time or track your health. Instead, it focuses on helping you control your body temperature. This gadget uses a battery-powered thermoelectric heat pump to move heat away from or to your wrist, giving you a cooling or warming sensation. 

Users can control it with a phone app, adjusting the strength and duration of the sensations. Whether you need quick relief from a hot flash or hours of comfort during sleep, it's customizable to your needs. The goal is to change how hot or cold you feel by starting with your wrist.

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The Embr Wave, originally $299, is presently discounted to $259.

Additionally, Embr provides a 60-day return window for dissatisfied customers, ensuring a full refund. For those preferring a flexible payment approach, Embr offers a $20 monthly plan that covers the cost of the Wave device. 

This pay-as-you-go option allows users to return the device at any time.

However, as per the company's policy, refunds are not provided for the months already paid for and utilized.

Safety, Future Developments

According to Embr Labs, their product is safe, likening its effects to the comfort of holding a warm coffee mug or dipping your feet in cool water. They assure users that it won't alter the body's core temperature.

The company hints at even greater customization in future Embr Wave models. Embr Labs disclosed ongoing research with the University of Massachusetts Amherst's Institute for Applied Life Sciences. 

The focus is developing a predictive algorithm capable of preemptively halting hot flashes before individuals notice them. Embr Labs plans to integrate this innovative predictive sensor into a forthcoming Gen 3 model.

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