₹85,000 Temple: Deepinder Goyal’s wearable is a health-tech gamble

Here's one making headlines in the wearable tech world: Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal has reportedly launched a wearable device called "Temple," priced at around ₹85,000, positioned as a health-tech gamble, according to The Economic Times. Details on the device's exact sensors and claims are still emerging, but the price point alone signals it's aimed at consumers willing to pay a premium for health monitoring on the body, worn close to the skin, often continuously, which naturally raises questions for anyone already thinking carefully about everyday EMF exposure.

Why wearables deserve a second look from EMF-conscious families

Any wearable device that connects wirelessly, whether via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or cellular, emits some level of electromagnetic radiation, and because it's worn against the body for extended periods, proximity matters more than it does with, say, a router across the room. As a general rule, EMF exposure decreases significantly with distance, which is why health-conscious parents often look at placement and usage patterns (like not sleeping with a device on the wrist) as an easy first step, even before worrying about the specific technology inside a product like Temple.

For families already auditing their homes for EMF sources, a high-profile launch like this is a good reminder that exposure adds up across many small devices, not just cell towers or routers. It's worth thinking holistically: the wearable on your wrist, the air purifier running in your kid's bedroom, the hair dryer used every morning. If you're already evaluating your home setup, it may be worth comparing notes with our guide to low-EMF air purifiers, which covers models designed to clean air without adding unnecessary electromagnetic output, or our breakdown of low-EMF hair dryers, since both are daily-use devices held or positioned close to the body.

For homebuyers and parents thinking bigger-picture about reducing ambient EMF in living spaces, especially near cell towers or dense wireless environments, our 2026 guide to EMF shielding paint explains what the technology can and can't realistically do.

What to watch next

As more details about Temple's specifications emerge, including what wireless protocols it uses and how it's marketed on health claims, health-conscious consumers will want to look past the price tag and ask the more practical question: what exactly is this device transmitting, how often, and how close to the body. Until manufacturers are more transparent about these specs industry-wide, the safest approach remains the same: minimize unnecessary wireless device time against the skin, and make informed swaps where you can.

Originally reported by The Economic Times