Observed arrival · 2026-09-01
The Device Index: What Health Hardware Costs After Purchase
An independent index tracking subscriptions, data export, local access, integrations, privacy, and vendor dependence across connected health devices.
Field notes
The index records more than product specifications: it separates subscription status, exportability, local access, integrations, privacy, lifecycle support, insurer programmes, and hardware basics. Each entry is intended to retain a source, date, and confidence level, with community reports kept distinct from manufacturer documentation. Coverage is still partial: 50 of 104 axes are sourced, and the page identifies 13 devices as carrying placeholder values. A changelog and RSS feed provide a way to follow corrections and vendor changes over time.
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