Apple WatchKit now available for developers

Apple WatchKit now available for developers

The WatchKit site includes guides, human interface guidelines, templates and more, enabling developers to create actionable notifications and Glances.
Google Fit Developer Challenge

Google launches Fit Developer Challenge

The search giant is offering a number of incentives for developers looking to add Google's fitness tracking capabilities to their existing and apps.
Vivametrica tunes into wearables to support legal decision making

Vivametrica tunes into wearables to support legal decision making

The Functional Activity Assessment platform delivers a standardized approach to data collection and management to assist legal firms in case development.
Apple

FTC wants Apple’s guarantees over health data use

The idea is to prevent usage of sensitive health data collected by Apple's upcoming smart watch and the HealthKit platform without owners' consent.
Samsung unveils new digital health initiatives, partners

Samsung unveils new digital health initiatives, partners

The Korean giant announced the Apple HealthKit competitor (Samsung Digital Health), Simband SDK, a new bio processor and the list of 24 partners.
FitLinxx AmpStrip

FitLinxx AmpStrip joins the consumer fitness tracking market

Using hypoallergenicdical-grade adhesives, it sticks to the user's torso to automatically and continuously track heart rate, activity, respiration and more.
Microsoft's bone-conducting headset helps the blind with audio cues

Microsoft’s bone-conducting headset helps the blind with audio cues

The technology consists of a smartphone-connected bone-conducting headset and WiFi beacons placed throughout the roads users take.
Withings Activité now up for pre-order for $450

Withings Activité now up for pre-order for $450

The fancy watch uses standard quartz mechanism that is paired with Bluetooth-enabled chip to transmit one's activity to an accompanying mobile app.
Codoon raises $30M for its smart fitness devices

China’s Codoon raises $30M for its smart fitness devices

The company will use the money to launch new products, and add various social elements to its mobile apps to incentivize users' exercise.
Texas hospital using Google Glass to improve treatment of stroke victims

Texas hospital using Google Glass to improve treatment of stroke victims

The plan is that doctors share critical medical information with the hospital's staff while responding to 911 calls related to potential stroke victims.