Technology

Announced during this year's CES, the device is an activity tracker for the elderly that can be worn on the wrist or around the neck.

The sleeve will provide automatic, intelligent information about muscle movement and strength while patients practice every-day tasks at home.

The company's wireless, patch-based system makes vital signs monitoring faster, easier and more convenient for both patients and medical staff.

The research firm estimates that Apple took two-thirds of the smartwatch market; Samsung was second, Pebble - third, while Huawei took the fourth position.

The software connects users wearing Google Glass with trained navigation agents who provide audio instructions to guide users to their destination.

Hebrew University students aim to reduce foot ulcers by linking pressure-sensing socks to a smartphone application that warns patients of developing wounds.

Collaboration enables the integration of health data into Philips cloud-based HealthSuite digital platform to power connected health solutions and services.

The device boasts SmartTrack automatic exercise recognition to instantly start counting reps, miles, and all other metrics crucial for a number of activities.

Researchers at University of Toronto also examined the cyber-security of fitness tracking devices, and have found room for improvements.

The Apple Watch didn't slow down sales of fitness trackers last year, and Fitbit is still the leading wearable device maker with 79% of the market.