Vivametrica

Doctors launch platform to make meaningful use of data from wearable devices

Based on years of clinical research linking activity and health risks, Vivametrica delivers a standardized approach to data collection and management.
Medtronic SEEQ

Medtronic launches SEEQ Wearable Cardiac Monitoring System in the U.S.

The wire-free, adhesive heart monitor device along with remote monitoring center help patients find answers to unexplained cardiac symptoms.
Misfit Flash

$50 Misfit Flash sleep and activity monitor announced

Unlike Shine which is made out of aircraft grade aluminum, the Flash is a plastic device that is water-proof up to 30 meters; it will ship will ship in October.
Healthkit

HealthKit medical trials to launch at Stanford University Hospital and Duke University

Two prominent U.S. hospitals are preparing to launch pilots with diabetics and chronic disease patients using Apple's health platform.
Intel

Intel’s Basis Peak fitness band coming in November

The new fitness band was unveiled to a developer audience during the 14th annual Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco.
Misfit unveils Shine app for Windows Phone

Misfit unveils Shine app for Windows Phone, sport bands in 3 new colors

The app offers daily graphs for activity and sleep, ability to set and track activity goals, weight tracking, and option to connect with other Shine users.
iPhone 6 health features

Doximity: One-third of doctors may get the iPhone 6 by thanksgiving

About two-thirds of Doximity's iPhone users currently use the iPhone 5 or iPhone 5c, while another 20% of Doximity members use the iPhone 4s.
BlackBerry Passport

BlackBerry looking to enter the wearables space?

The Canadian company has a smartwatch in its labs, but it may never see the light of day; nevertheless, it's an “area of research” for BlackBerry.
Canalys wearables research

Wearables shipments to exceed 43.2 million units next year

Apple Watch will make a big impact, accounting for the majority of smart band shipments next year; overall, wearable shipments will grow 129% year on year.
Intel, Fossil team-up over wearables

Intel, Fossil team-up over wearables

What makes the M8 better than its predecessor is built-in barometer, which will enable improved tracking of one's motion, steps and so on.