Deepinder Goyal faces backlash over ₹85,000 Temple wearable

Zomato co-founder Deepinder Goyal is facing backlash online over a wearable device called Temple, priced at ₹85,000, according to NewsBytes. While the full details of the controversy are still emerging, the price point alone has sparked plenty of conversation about who wearable tech is really for — and what it's actually doing to our bodies while we wear it.

For health-conscious parents, any story about a new wearable is a good excuse to ask a bigger question: what is this device emitting, and how close is it sitting to your skin all day? Wearables, by design, stay in constant contact with the body, often for hours at a stretch. Unlike a phone that might sit in a bag or on a table, a wrist-worn or body-worn device is close range, all the time. And with EMF exposure, distance matters — the closer a device is to your body, and the longer it's worn, the more that exposure adds up over a day.

Why This Resonates Beyond the Price Tag

The backlash against the Temple wearable seems to be rooted in its cost, but it's also a reminder that premium gadgets don't always come with premium transparency. Many wearables on the market, expensive or not, don't clearly disclose their radiofrequency emissions, connectivity protocols, or how often they're pinging data to the cloud. For families trying to build a lower-EMF household — swapping out things like conventional hair dryers for low-EMF hair dryer options or rethinking air purifiers with low-EMF air purifier guides — a new always-on wearable is one more device to scrutinize before bringing it home, or onto a child's wrist.

It's worth remembering that not every wearable is created equal. Some rely on Bluetooth Low Energy, which generally emits far less radiofrequency energy than Wi-Fi or cellular connections. Others may stay more continuously connected, which can mean more frequent emissions throughout the day. Until more technical details about the Temple device are public, it's hard to say exactly where it falls — but that uncertainty itself is worth factoring into any purchase decision, especially for kids or anyone wearing a device around the clock.

What Parents and Homebuyers Can Do

Whether or not you ever consider a device like Temple, the broader lesson holds: ask before you buy. Look for transmission specs, consider whether a wired or offline alternative exists, and don't assume a high price tag means low emissions. For homeowners thinking about EMF exposure more holistically — from wearables to walls — some are even exploring options like EMF shielding paint to reduce ambient exposure at home. Small, informed choices add up, especially for growing families trying to keep exposure as low as reasonably possible.

Originally reported by NewsBytes