Fitbit, Amazon bring voice-enabled fitness capabilities to Alexa
Users are able to ask Amazon Echo how they are doing on any given day and get results from their Fitbit app without looking on their phone.
Research: Western Europeans to buy 24.5M connected fitness trackers in 2020
At the moment, 10 percent of Spanish broadband households own a smart watch, followed by 8 percent in the U.K., 7 percent in Germany, and 6 percent in France.
This vest will keep cyclists safe, smarter
Called RoadwareZ, the device features LED turn and brake signals, GPS tracking, access to a 24/7 emergency service, and a rear-facing camera and microphone.
Vitality partners to offer free Apple Watch to their active members
Amgen, DaVita HealthCare Partners, Lockton, and life insurer John Hancock offer innovative wellness program that allows members to earn Apple's smartwatch.
UnitedHealthcare, Qualcomm launch wellness program that pays users to walk more
The UnitedHealthcare Motion program provides employees with free wearable devices and enables them to earn up to $1,460 per year for meeting certain goals.
Virgin Pulse acquires ShapeUp and Global Corporate Challenge
Combined organization delivers first global SaaS solution for optimizing employee engagement, health and performance.
Mount Sinai to use OffTheScale’s wellness platform
OffTheScale's platform delivers structured physical activity, nutritional education and lifestyle change planning.
Lumo Lift joins Walgreens Balance Rewards Program
Users can now earn Walgreens Balance Rewards points for daily step counts, and later redeem them to save on merchandise at Walgreens in-store or online.
Manulife life insurance to reward members for healthy living
Members will receive personalized health goals, and be able to log their activities using online and automated tools, supported by modern wearable devices.
Study: Fear of losing reward helps reach activity tracking goals
The 26-week trial, funded by the National Institute on Aging, included 281 adults and was conducted between March and September 2014.









