ITU, Bupa to work together on M-Health initiative
The two parties want to fight chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular and chronic respiratory diseases.
Jawbone to acquire BodyMedia to cement its leadership position in wearable technology
As one of the pioneers in wearable body monitors, BodyMedia has over 14 years of medical and consumer expertise in the category and 87 patents issued.
Jawbone launches an Android app, expands to Europe
Jawbone's device is now available at Jawbone.com and Apple Stores in Europe. Android users can track their activities with UP smart wristband, too.
Jawbone acquires Visere and Massive Health
Visere is a digital design firm that has worked with leading brands, while Massive Health uses technology to make the world a healthier place.
MapMyFitness unveils new features for premium subscribers
New features for premium subscribers include route recommender, custom splits and advanced heart rate and power analytics.
Jawbone unveils second-gen UP smart wristband, powered by MotionX
MotionX-powered wristband and app system is touted as an "innovative tool for better daily living."
MapMyFitness surpasses 10 million members, raises additional $3 million
The company has also announced its annual challenge to users inspired by the Tour de France. There are over $55,000 to win in prizes.
MapMyFitness makes MapMyRun and MapMyRide available for Windows Phone users
Windows Phone users can record their daily routes via GPS and store their workouts in an online database via an "innovative geo-mapping application."
MapMyFitness’s new MapMyDogwalk app lets dog owners track daily walks
Dog owners can now join the fun, and track and store their daily walking routes in an online database.
MapMyFitness unveils new fitness apps for Facebook Timeline
Integration "adds new social dimension for fitness enthusiasts." MapMyRun, MapMyRide, MapMyFitness, MapMyWalk, MapMyHike and MapMyTri are all supported.