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However, some researchers caution about potential flaws in the information gathered through ResearchKit, while some others love it; FDA supports the efforts.

The Department has tapped two accelerators, Dallas-based Tech Wildcatters and Chicago-based TechNexus, for the new incubator program called Emerge.

When Apple announced ResearchKit, it said that world-class institutions have agreed to develop apps for studies on various diseases and chronic conditions.

The open source software framework is made for medical and health research to help doctors and scientists gather data more accurately using iPhone apps.

The sports giant is allowing other wearable devices to join the party, including fitness equipment from Garmin, TomTom, Wahoo Fitness and Netpulse.

Firmware version 2.0.x adds supports for sleep tracking which will automatically turn on when users are going to bed (while wearing the watch).

Gentag's wearable patch sensors are the size of a small bandage, and are designed to be painless, wireless and disposable.

Advances in technology and increasing health concerns have upped the demand for fitness devices, helping consumers track physical activity on a regular basis.

The company makes the SmartStop device which is worn on the arm or body, and used as a drug (nicotine) delivery tool that works with a companion mobile app.

Although it's just 1mm thicker than the regular, plastic Pebble Time, the Steel promises a ground-breaking battery life of up to 10 days.