Surroundables: A new kind of connected devices in works
A project of an MIT professor involves a device that could wirelessly track everything from breathing to walking, with nothing to wear or carry around.
AliveCor’s bloodless hyperkalemia test scores the “Breakthrough Device” designation from the FDA
This means that the agency will consider AliveCor's technology on an accelerated clearance track.
M3DICINE’s Stethee is touted as the world’s first AI-enabled stethoscope
The Bluetooth-connected device helps medical & veterinary professionals with diagnosis and management of heart and lung disease.
Nokia Sleep announced at CES
The sleep sensor is placed under the mattress from where it can track sleep cycles, and return back results to the Nokia Health Mate app.
Shapa reimagines weight management with a display-less smart scale
The device takes the negative experience of stepping on a traditional scale and transforms it into a positive experience.
Under Armour kills the HealthBox suite of connected devices
The company will continue to make connected apparel, and will also keep working on its suite of health and fitness apps.
This $40 keychain-size device can detect allergens in food
Called iEAT, it is still work in progress, but once ready -- it will be able to do its magic within just 10 minutes.
With vívoactive 3 Garmin wants a piece of the smartwatch market
If Fitbit can do it, so can Garmin; the wearable packs contactless payments and support for third-party apps.
Samsung announces Gear Sport, Gear Fit2 Pro, and Gear IconX (2018)
The new products could help the Korean company capture a portion of the premium wearables market.
Athelas unveils a blood testing device for the home
The low-cost device is capable of testing for certain diseases like the flu, bacterial infections and even cancer.