VO2 Max

This week's top stories include hackers using the SolarWinds platform to target the NIH and other federal agencies, the CDC giving $227 million for COVID-19 vaccine preparedness and tracking, and a new low VO2 Max feature coming to Apple Watch.

The update allows Apple's wearable to provide the measurement during low-intensity workouts.

In addition to a study of asthma patients with Anthem, the tech giant is working with the Universities of Toronto and Washington on two other studies using its new Apple Watch Series 6.

The new sensor brings Apple up to speed with its competitors, but could lead to bigger announcements down the road.