Samsung WellDoc

Samsung developing digital health platform for Chinese health insurer

The two parties will combine the payor's health services with Samsung's smartphones, smart watches and the S Health app to create a new offering for users.
Tourists wearing masks to prevent themselves from contracting Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) arrive at the Incheon International Airport in Incheon

South Korea to track mobile phones to prevent MERS spread

As of Sunday, over 2,300 people in the country were under quarantine, some in health care facilities but most at home.
LiveRowing

Live Rowing makes indoor rowing more interesting, social

A special device that monitors user's rowing progress while exercising works with a companion app to stack users against each other.
Trago smart water bottle

Trago turns regular bottles into smart bottles

The patent-pending device will automatically measure how much water you drink, sending that information to a connected smartphone.
pdFIT app

IMS Health AppScript adds Beneufit’s Parkinson’s disease app pdFIT

The pdFIT app is designed to reduce symptoms, delay disease progression and improve quality of life by leveraging exercise.
PrognoCIS app

Bizmatics unveils new patient portal app

The new PrognoCIS My Health Records app provides the same capabilities as PrognoCIS patient portal but in a way that is easier to use on a mobile device.
Medtronic MiniMed Connect

Medtronic, Samsung team-up to improve diabetes management

The two giants will combine their respective strengths to develop a range of future solutions that will make it easier for diabetics to manage their condition.
Sony SmartBand 2

Sony SmartBand 2 SWR12 with heart rate monitor coming soon?

Beyond fitness tracking, the wearable device will deliver notifications and integrate the smart alarm feature to smoothly wakes up users in the morning.
Third Eye project

Third Eye helps the blind shop for groceries

The device comes with integrated camera to recognize objects/products, and vibrating motors that point user toward the right direction.
Sqord home

Sqord raises $2.3M for its kid-friendly wearable device and platform

Providence Health & Services' VC arm led the seed round and also announced partnership in five states it serves to help make kids healthier.