Stir Kinetic Desk can now connect to Fitbit and give you credit for standing

Stir Kinetic Desk can now connect to Fitbit and give you credit for standing

The company says that standing for four hours a day has the calorie equivalent of completing a two-mile run; that's a lot of calories...
PulseOn wants to make heart rate monitoring easier than ever

PulseOn wants to make heart rate monitoring easier than ever

The project wants to eliminate traditional chest belts that are uncomfortable and actually offer only limited insight into one's training.
Molecular food scanner SCiO

Molecular food scanner SCiO passes $2 million on Kickstarter

More than 10,000 backers joined the likes of Khosla Ventures and other angel investors, which brought more than $5 million to the company.
SmartTouch inhaler monitoring device

Nexus6’s Smartinhaler clears the FDA hurdle

Smartinhaler installs on to a patient's inhaler to record the date and time the inhaler is used, and can then send that information to other devices.
Vidameter

Vidameter, the ultimate wristband, raising funds and awareness at Indiegogo

The device is described as a fully self-contained, combo smartband that captures all vital signs, and detects danger in emergency situations.
Surface Pro 3

Surface Pro 3 as a medical device

Surface Pro 3 feels natural to hold in your hands, like writing and holding a pad of paper. At the same time it offers the power and security of a full laptop.
LifeKeeper

A device that can prevent a heart attack or a stroke raising funds at...

The setup consists of the LifeKeeper Device, similar in appearance to a strip heart rate monitor, and the accompanying LifeKeeper mobile app.
GreatCall Splash and Jitterbug5

GreatCall unveils two new phones for the elderly: Water-resistant GreatCall Splash and Jitterbug5

Like previous GreatCall phones, these two are made for seniors who don't want to bother with advanced features and want a basic device for calling and texting.
Scosche launches $79.99 RHYTHM+ arm bend

Scosche launches $79.99 RHYTHM+ arm bend

The device is able to optically measure blood flow and movement to track heart rate and calories burned more accurately than a conventional chest strap.
AliveCor Heart Monitor

Three separate studies demonstrate accuracy of the AliveCor Heart Monitor

One study shows patients love AliveCor's device with 95% indicating it was easy to use and 95% prefering to continue using it once the study ends.