OM signal smart shirt

Ralph Lauren’s PoloTech smartshirt launching on August 27th

The smartshirt features silver fibers to give the most accurate readings on a number of parameters, including heart rate, steps taken, calories burned and more.
ZocDoc

ZocDoc raises $130M for a valuation of $1.8B

The company will use the funds to invest in developing products that sit on top of ZocDoc's core marketplace and extend beyond its scheduling capability.
Yoogaia

Yoogaia raises $3M seed to expand its home fitness platform

The company offers live online yoga classes via its web platform, as well as other fitness instruction - charging a monthly subscription fee for its service.
Grand Rounds

Ground Rounds raises a $55M for its physician-patient matching service

One of the company's services, Grand Rounds Opinions lets patients get a second opinion from some of the top specialists around the country.
Sony SmartBand 2

Sony’s SmartBand 2 with heart rate monitor officially unveiled

The updated device comes with integrated heart rate monitor; it will start selling in black and white this September for around €119 ($132).
ŌURA smart ring

ŌURA smart ring available for pre-order for $199 through Kickstarter

The ring works with a companion app that provides users with actionable recommendations on how they can improve their sleep and adjust daily activities.
Dan Lambert

Interview with BoardVitals’ co-founder and CEO Dan Lambert

The company helps physicians prepare for medical boards, (re)certification exams, and in-service exams, offering high-yield content in over 30 specialties.
WellDoc BlueStar S

WellDoc, Samsung and OTN launch a pilot for patients with type 2 diabetes

The program will include a minimum of 300 people living with type 2 diabetes who will receive a prescription of BlueStar-S from their healthcare provider.
Owlet Baby Care

Owlet Baby Care secures $7M for its Smart Sock baby monitor

Launching this fall, the Owlet Baby Monitor tracks an infant's vital signs like heart rate and oxygen levels to alert parents if their baby stops breathing.
Adherium

Smart inhaler maker Adherium raises $25.6M in an IPO

The New Zealand-based company got $3 million from AstraZeneca with which it recently signed a long-term commercialization agreement.