TeamStudy

New ResearchKit app launches to support football player health

The application called TeamStudy is part of the Football Players Health Study at Harvard University to help former NFL players better understand their health.
Clarius ultrasound scanner

Clarius Mobile Health unveils a portable, app-enabled ultrasound scanner

The mobile scanner works with mobile app on Android and iOS devices, giving physicians the freedom to perform ultrasound exams anywhere, anytime.
NIXON MISSION

This super-rugged Android Wear smartwatch is made for surfers

Called Nixon Mission, the watch is catered towards surfers, skiers and snowboarders, and is expected to start shipping later this year.
Kardia

AliveCor unveils Kardia Band for Apple Watch

Pending FDA's 510k clearance, the device provides caregivers the opportunity to take a more active role in helping their loved ones engage in their own care.
Fossil new smart watches

Fossil unveils new Android Wear smartwatch, smarter analog watches

Android Wear-powered Q Wander and Q Marshal are slimmer than its predecessor (Q Founder), packing all the hardware in 44mm and 46mm cases, respectively.
Parks Associates Adoption of Smart Watches

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.
Apple Watch sensor patent

Apple Watch to serve as a health companion for the elderly?

A patent application suggests Apple wants to turn its smartwatch into a full-fledged medical device, which could automatically send out an alert when needed.
sensor

CDC looking to use sensors to enhance first responder efforts

CDC researchers will be organizing focus groups and workshops to learn more about how sensors can paint a more detailed picture of emergency environments.
Fossil Q Motion

Fossil Q Motion is fancy sleep and activity tracker

The cylindrical-shaped device is powered by a coin-cell battery that will last for up to six months before it needs to be replaced; it will sell for $95.
breath sensor

Breath sensor could help in early diagnosis and monitoring of diseases

The metal oxide-based nanofiber sensor is designed to detect specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in a human breath.