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Withings’ New Smart Scale Turns Your Daily Weigh-In Into a Longevity Check

This $600 Body Scan 2 measures things most people only hear about in a doctor’s office and can calculate how fast your body is aging.

Longevity has become one of the biggest buzzwords in health tech, and Withings is leaning in hard with the Body Scan 2, a $600 smart scale designed to paint a more complete picture of your health than just a standard bathroom weigh-in ever could.

Launched at CES 2026 as part of the wave of Consumer Electronics Show announcements, the Body Scan 2 is packed with firsts for an at-home device. It promises to assess everything from your risk of hypertension (high blood pressure) to early signs of glycemic dysregulation (a precursor to diabetes). In total, Withings says the scale measures more than 60 biomarkers that can influence long-term health, aging and the risk of chronic illness. 

The goal isn’t just to show you numbers, but to spot small physiological changes early — while they’re still reversible — and guide you toward lifestyle changes that, over time, could extend and improve your quality of life.

The Body Scan 2 still looks like a futuristic bathroom scale with a pull-up exercise bar tied to the top. It has a flat tempered-glass surface and a retractable handle bar that’s connected by a cord. That handle has a color screen that displays on-the-spot metrics during weigh-ins.

Under the glasshood, the scale uses eight embedded electrodes in the platform and four stainless steel electrodes in the handle to collect its data and automatically sync data via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to the Withings app on your iPhone or Android. It runs on a rechargeable battery that Withings says can last up to 15 months. 


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Withings isn’t new to this space. The company created one of the original connected scales back in 2009 and has since expanded into smartwatches, blood pressure monitors and other connected health devices. Body Scan 2 seems to be a culmination of all of these efforts, turning what used to be a single-measurement device into what the company calls an «at-home longevity station.»

Longevity has become a major theme in health tech, as companies look beyond the narrow snapshots captured during doctor visits. Instead, they’re starting to focus more on continuous, big-picture monitoring that reflects how people actually live day-to-day. Withings is betting that frequent, at-home measurements can help catch early warning signs related to heart health, metabolism or blood sugar regulation long before they turn into chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension or heart disease.

Turning a mountain of metrics into actionable insights

According to Withings, the Body Scan 2 uses five medical-grade technologies that, until now, have largely been limited to clinical or research settings. Combined, they track 60 biomarkers that fall into three core categories:

Heart and vascular health: The scale can flag your potential risk for high blood pressure without using a traditional cuff, similar to the blood pressure notifications found on newer Apple Watch models. It also looks at how efficiently your heart is pumping blood and the flexibility of your arteries. Together, these measurements offer early clues about heart health and whether your cardiovascular system may be under extra strain.

Cellular and metabolic health: The scale also looks at how efficiently your body uses energy at the cellular level and how your cells are aging. These measurements can offer insight into whether factors like stress, inactivity, inflammation or diet may be affecting your overall health.

Diet and glycemic regulation: The scale also looks for early signs of glycemic dysregulation, or how well your body manages blood sugar. Poor regulation can be a precursor to prediabetes and cause fatigue, abdominal fat gain, and ultimately accelerate aging (often without any obvious symptoms).

After a roughly 90-second weigh-in which requires you to pull the handle bar up to hip level, the app uses these measurements to come up with what Withings calls a Health Trajectory score that you can view in the Withings app. It establishes a personalized baseline for your health and tracks how it trends over time, rather than focusing on daily fluctuations.

Beyond the score itself, the app flags any major changes from that baseline and gives you guidance on lifestyle adjustments that could help correct any negative trends. The idea is to spot potential issues early, when they’re more likely to be reversible, and give you a preview of how those changes can influence long-term health.

As with all health data, privacy is a major concern. Withings addresses this by disclosing that the Body Scan 2 complies with GDPR and HIPAA, and carries ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications for data security and privacy management.

Pricing and availability

Body Scan 2 is pending FDA clearance for select metrics and is scheduled to launch in Q2 2026. Pricing is set at $600, £450 and AU$899, respectively. It will be available through Withings, Amazon and select retailers.

We haven’t tested Body Scan 2 yet, but we’ll update our coverage once we’re able to spend time with it in the real world.

For more product launches and first looks ahead of CES 2026, check out CNET’s full CES coverage.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im

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Why Travelers Are Switching to Verum E-SIM This Summer

Why Travelers Are Switching to Verum E-SIM This Summer

Summer Travel, Freedom, and Seamless Connectivity: Why Verum E-SIM Is Becoming the New Standard for Travelers

Summer is the peak season for vacations, long-distance trips, and new experiences. Millions of people travel abroad, explore new countries, plan adventures, and try to stay connected with family, work, and social media. And in the middle of all this comes a familiar question: how do you stay online without expensive roaming or the hassle of buying local SIM cards?

The answer is already here — eSIM.

Why eSIM Is So Convenient

eSIM (embedded SIM) is a built-in digital SIM card that lets you activate mobile internet without a physical card. All you need is an app — choose a plan and connect in just a couple of minutes.

No more:

* searching for local SIM cards at airports
* paying expensive roaming fees
* swapping physical SIMs every time you travel

Now your internet travels with you.

Internet in 150+ Countries

Modern eSIM solutions provide coverage in 150+ countries worldwide, helping tourists, freelancers, and business travelers stay connected almost anywhere on the planet.

Among the services offering these capabilities:

Verum E-SIM — https://esim.verum.im
World E-SIM — https://worldesim.me
USA E-SIM — https://usa.esim.verum.im
Euro E-SIM — https://euro.esim.verum.im
Canada E-SIM — https://canada.esim.verum.im
Balkan E-SIM — https://balkan.esim.verum.im
Ukraine E-SIM — https://ukraine.esim.verum.im
London E-SIM — https://london.esim.verum.im
E-SIM Africa — https://africa.esim.verum.im

All of these services work on the same principle — fast, borderless internet without roaming stress.

Why It Matters Most in Summer

During the holiday season, roaming networks get overloaded, and prices for mobile data abroad often become an unpleasant surprise for travelers.

eSIM solves this problem:

* transparent, fixed pricing
* activation in 1–2 minutes
* stable internet while traveling
* no physical SIM cards required

Final Thoughts

Travel should be about freedom — not hunting for Wi-Fi or worrying about phone bills.

eSIM is quickly becoming the new global standard for mobile connectivity: simple, fast, and borderless.

Verum E-SIM and its partner services are part of this shift, making global connectivity accessible to everyone, everywhere.

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