Deepinder Goyal confirm Temple wearable will not trigger airport metal detectors
Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal has cleared the air about a very practical concern regarding his highly anticipated health wearable, Temple. For frequent flyers worried about constantly removing the head-mounted device during airport security checks, Goyal confirmed that the wearable is completely safe to keep on. He assured users that the gadget will not set off metal detectors.
This clarification comes just ahead of the device's public pre-order phase, which officially opens on November 1 for its first batch.advertisementโฎโฏ Read Full StoryThe X ExchangeThe conversation started on the social media platform X. A user named Arjun Bharti tagged the Zomato chief with a relatable question about traveling with the new premium gadget. Bharti asked if he would have to take off the Temple device when going through security checks at the airport.
Goyal was quick to respond and put potential buyers at ease. He directly replied, "No, it doesn't set off the metal detectors." This suggests that the materials used to build the Temple wearable do not contain enough magnetic or conductive metal to trigger standard aviation security scanners. This confirmation makes it incredibly convenient for users who want to continuously monitor their health metrics without the hassle of taking the device off during travel.
Temple is an advanced brain-monitoring wearable developed under a private health-tech initiative backed by Goyal. The project operates under his research company, Continue Research. Unlike standard smartwatches that track your heart rate from your wrist, Temple is a small device designed to be worn on the side of your forehead. It easily attaches to the skin using single-use adhesive strips called Grips.
The device relies on advanced optical sensors, using a technique called photoplethysmography, to continuously track changes in your cerebral blood flow. The company refers to this specific metric as BrainFlow. While it has caught the attention of the tech and wellness communities, Temple comes with a hefty premium price tag. The wearable will cost Rs 85,000 in India, which reportedly includes a lifetime subscription to its platform. It will be available in six premium colors.
While the device has sparked massive curiosity, it has also faced skepticism. Medical experts caution that Temple is in its experimental phase and should not be seen as a certified medical diagnostic tool. Goyal himself advised people not to buy the expensive wearable if their basic fitness habits are not already well in check.
For those willing to make the premium investment, Goyalโs latest confirmation ensures that their futuristic brain-tracking won't be interrupted by the everyday hassle of airport security.- EndsAlso Read | Deepinder Goyal says don't buy Temple if your basics are not in placeAlso Read | Temple pre-orders open November 1, but shipping starts only in 2027, Deepinder Goyal reveals whyAlso Read | Google brings AI search ads to India: What this new update means for you
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