Pebble’s latest update adds new health-tracking features
The update provides users with a more holistic snapshot of their steps and sleep, letting them compare their current activity with past days, weeks and months.
Research: 49% of Americans own a wearable, 36% own 2 or more
Millennials were more likely than other age groups to own a wearable, but, interestingly, they weren't the most likely to own a smartwatch.
New ResearchKit app launches to study relationship between lifestyle and Alzheimer’s
The Mind Share study aims to assess how factors like lifestyle, medical history, and behavior affect cognitive function in people with Alzheimer's disease.
Huawei Honor Band A1 is a fitness and sleep tracker with a UV sensor
Those wearing the A1 will benefit from radiation level measurements around them that are delivered alongside advice on a suitable sunscreen to use.
Fitbit Q1 revenues hit $505M for a 50% Y-o-Y growth
During Q1, Fitbit sold 4.8 million connected health and fitness devices. U.S. comprised 70% of revenues, EMEA - 15%, APAC - 11%, and Other Americas - 4%.
Research: 12.2% of US consumers own a wearable device
Of the combined fitness band and smartwatch base, Fitbit remains the top brand at 18.5%, but Apple and Samsung follow closely with 14% and 11.6%, respectively.
Google files patent for a smart lens that’s injected into an eye
This smart lens would have an accommodation sensor, a controller, data storage, antenna and a rechargeable thin-film solid-state battery to provide power.
Sensing tool could measure your lung function over phone call
Called SpiroCall, it targets people who have asthma, cystic fibrosis, or other lung disease, and have no way to measure how well their lungs are functioning.
Garmin vívomove unveiled: analog watch that doubles as an activity tracker
The device is available in several models: vívomove sport, vívomove classic, and the more upscale vívomove premium with leather straps and full steel body.
ITC judge rules that 2 Jawbone patents Fitbit was accused of infringing upon are...
Jawbone also alleged that Fitbit stole its trade secrets when it hired former Jawbone employees; this claim had sufficient merit to debate in court...