Technology

With a quick glance at the smartphone or watch, users will be able to see how close they are to their goal and stay motivated.

The small device can monitor user's surroundings, including body or object temperature, BAC, UV rays, ambient temperature, humidity, altitude and air quality.

A pair of these smart stockings should cost no more than 250 Euros because the measuring system can be cost-effectively manufactured in series.

The smartwatches will be used in a pilot study focused on tracking sleep patterns in veterans suffering from PTSD-related nightmares.

The money will be used to support large scale studies for CarePredict's wearable device in senior living and home care settings.

Dubbed XploR mobility cane, the device uses smartphone technology such as GPS, camera and Bluetooth to recognize familiar faces from up to 10 meters away.

LifeMap Solutions claims that Asthma Health app users as engaged (or more) with Asthma Health as they are with games and social networks.

The setup consists of two sensors attached to each runner's legs, a third sensor hooked onto the pelvis of the runner, and a mobile app that provides coaching.

The search giant released an open source sample called Games in Motion to demonstrate how developers can make fun games using Google Fit and Android Wear.

The apps, based on Apple's ResearchKit platform, will offer some iPhone owners the chance to get their DNA tested, many of them for the first time.