ŌURA smart ring

ŌURA smart ring available for pre-order for $199 through Kickstarter

The ring works with a companion app that provides users with actionable recommendations on how they can improve their sleep and adjust daily activities.
Speedo Misfit tie-up

Speedo-branded Misfit Shine launching on September 1st for $79.99

The wearable was designed with swimmers in mind, featuring proprietary lap counting algorithms to track a swimmer's lap count with industry-leading accuracy.
Tractica report

Healthcare biometrics revenue to hit $12.5B worldwide by 2024

The market will be driven by home/remote patient access, care provider authentication, patient identification and tracking, and pharmacy dispensing.
Fitbit for Windows 10

Fitbit launches Windows 10 app

The application features live tiles support, quick actions, Cortana and Notification center support, and Universal design with continuum support.
Senseonics CGM

Senseonics raises $10M for its implanted CGM sensor

The company makes a pill-like sensor that is entirely implanted in the user's upper arm from where it can continuously monitor glucose levels.
Google Glass in the hospital

Google Glass saves lives at UMass Medical School

Researchers reported that six patients received antidotes which they wouldn't get if the residents had not used Google Glass to support their diagnosis.
First Response Monitor - on the nose

First Response Monitor clips onto a patient’s nose to track heart and respiratory rates

The wearable device is designed to measure and monitor the vital signs of multiple patients for emergency response in disasters and battlefield situations.
Lemonade Lab

Wearable tech firm Lemonade Lab raises $5.8M from Foxconn

The company makes sensors for professional athletes, as well as a platform that analyses data from its sensors to give wearers real-time performance feedback.
MyHeart Counts app

Stanford’s MyHeart Counts app now accepts participants from the UK, Hong Kong

The expansion to other markets was introduced as part of the update that added new features that help study participants keep their heart healthy.
Dot Watch

Upcoming Dot Watch helps the blind communicate, navigate and read ebooks

The device is made especially for those who already know or are learning to read in Braille, featuring an alarm clock, navigation and an ebook reader.