Deepinder Goyal's Temple eyes $500 million valuation as it prices debut wearable device at Rs 80,000

The wearable health tech market is expanding rapidly, with Deepinder Goyal's company Temple launching a debut wearable device priced at Rs 80,000 (approximately $950 USD). The company is reportedly eyeing a $500 million valuation with this launch. While wearable health devices promise to track everything from heart rate to sleep patterns, health-conscious parents should consider what this trend means for their families' electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure.

The Growing Concern About Constant Body Contact with Wireless Devices

Unlike smartphones that you can put down, wearable devices are designed to stay on your body 24/7—often on your wrist, close to major blood vessels and nerves. These devices typically use Bluetooth and sometimes cellular connectivity to sync data, creating a constant source of EMF exposure against your skin. For parents monitoring their children's health or considering family fitness trackers, this raises important questions about cumulative exposure, especially during critical developmental years.

The premium pricing of devices like Temple's Rs 80,000 wearable suggests advanced features, which likely means more connectivity options and potentially higher EMF output. While specific technical details about this device aren't available in current reports, consumers should ask manufacturers about EMF emissions, SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) values, and whether devices offer airplane mode or reduced-connectivity options.

What Health-Conscious Families Can Do

If you're considering wearable health tech, look for devices that allow you to disable wireless features when continuous syncing isn't necessary. Just as families increasingly seek out low-EMF hair dryers and low-EMF air purifiers for daily use, the same scrutiny should apply to devices worn directly on the body for hours at a time.

For those already concerned about EMF exposure in their homes—whether from Wi-Fi routers, smart home devices, or nearby cell towers—adding multiple wearables to the family's tech ecosystem may warrant additional precautions. Some families implement EMF shielding solutions in bedrooms and create tech-free zones to reduce overall exposure. Consider whether the health data these premium devices provide outweighs the potential trade-off of increased EMF exposure, particularly for children whose bodies are still developing.

Originally reported by The Economic Times