Google Glass used to treat autism?
As part of the Autism Glass Project, researchers at Stanford are testing the device to help autistic children recognize and classify emotions.
Surgical Theater secures $9M Series A from HTC, SCI
The company makes Virtual Reality and Image Guidance software for healthcare; it will use the funds to expand its business, bring its tech to more surgeons.
Polar A360 activity tracker integrates heart rate monitor
The device, according to the company, features industry-leading heart rate measurement-based training guidance, in addition to 24/7 activity tracking.
IBM, Carnegie Mellon create open platform to help the blind navigate surroundings
Researchers also unveiled a pilot app that uses existing sensors and cognitive technologies to inform blind people on the CMU campus about their surroundings.
Prima-Temp looking to test its fertility sensor, launches crowdfunding campaign
Formerly known as BLOOM and now called Priya, the device continuously monitor body temperature, which is one of the most reliable indicators of female fertility.
New ResearchKit studies for autism, epilepsy and melanoma unveiled
Apple announced that researchers from Duke University, Johns Hopkins and Oregon Health & Science University are launching new medical studies using ResearchKit.
Court orders Fitbit employees to turn over alleged Jawbone secrets
A preliminary injunction doesn't mean much though, and Fitbit was quick to release the statement saying that this was not a motion against them.
Blocks modular smartwatch raises more than $840K on Kickstarter
The open-source wearable allows users to add a heart rate sensor, GPS, or the so called "adventure" module with temperature, altitude and air pressure sensors.
Survey: Users claim Apple Watch improves their health
Nearly two-thirds of Apple's wearable users are exercising more often and for longer periods of time, according to a survey involving 1,500 users.
Funding for wearable startups slowing down
If the current trend persists, funding for wearable startups will be down sharply after the record-breaking 2014, according to CB Insights.









