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Development and scrutiny of Temple health-tech wearable
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Deepinder Goyal, founder of Zomato, is expanding his business focus toward experimental technology through the health-tech startup Temple. The company is developing a wearable device designed to monitor cerebral health by tracking real-time blood flow, oxygenation levels, cognitive load, and entropy using proprietary ‘BrainFlow’ technology. Unlike traditional wrist-worn trackers, the compact, pill-shaped device is intended to be worn between the forehead and the ear using disposable tapes called ‘Grips’. The device is thin enough to be worn under glasses. While Goyal has shared a study comparing the device’s performance with time-domain near-infrared spectroscopy (TD-NIRS), the research has not yet been peer-reviewed. In early October 2026, Goyal indicated that pre-orders might open as early as Following the following week. The limited launch edition, available in six colors including True Gold, Rose Gold, Black Mirror, Real Jade, Deep Blue, and Purple Funk, is expected to ship before the end of 2026. Following the launch, pre-orders on November 1, 2026, the device, priced at Rs 85,000, has faced scrutiny from medical professionals professionals. Critics on social media. Critics media have questioned its efficacy and high cost, efficacy, alleging that it tracks facial blood flow via the superficial temporal artery rather than true brain flow. Experts also noted that the studies published on the company website were conducted by Temple itself and lack peer review. Goyal has defended the venture, stating that Temple is a fitness tracker and wellness device, not a medical device. device, and noting it has not been clinically validated. He noted he has personally invested USD 20 million into the project and project, with total company investment reaching USD 30 million. To address concerns, Goyal emphasized a 14-day 14-day, no-questions-asked return policy to ensure consumer confidence. Goyal has transitioned from his role as Group CEO of Eternal Ltd policy. The company plans to Vice Chairman release pre-prints before pursuing peer-reviewed publications, with shipping expected to focus on deep-tech ventures, including Temple and LAT Aerospace. begin in early 2027.
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