Intel, Michael J Fox Foundation team-up to improve Parkinson’s disease monitoring and treatment
Smart watches will be used to continuously record patient data which will later be analyzed to detect patterns and, hopefully, make new discoveries.
Intel unveils “50 Cent”-branded biometric headphones
The SMS Audio BioSport In-Ear Headphones powered by Intel will be able to deliver high-quality audio while gathering actionable data on fitness progress.
elemoon is a smart band made to “expresses your unique style”
This bracelet, rather than a wrist band, features 75 brilliant LEDs to enable different patterns to match any outfit's colors and design.
ATHOS raises $12.2M to bring connected apparel to the masses
The Series B round was led by DCM, with participation from True Ventures, the Golden State Warriors' Joe Lacob, NBA star Jermaine O'Neal and The Social+Capital.
Endomondo adds support for Samsung Gear Fit and Gear 2
Paired with a Samsung wearable, the Endomondo Sports Tracker app allows users to start, pause or stop a workout without reaching for smartphones.
Toshiba joins the smart band market with WERAM1100
Like any other fitness tracker, the WERAM1100 will also connect to a compatible smartphone, allowing users to record their physical activity, sleep and diet.
Apple’s HealthKit trademark covers watches, sensors and medical devices
The complete list mentions: health, fitness, exercise, and wellness sensors, monitors and displays; medical apparatus and devices, and more.
Google makes the Google Fit Preview SDK available for developers
A single set of APIs makes it easier to store and access activity data from fitness apps and sensors on Android and other devices.
Samsung Gear Solo smart watch to be announced at IFA 2014?
The Korean giant will be launching a smart watch with its own cellular connectivity at the big event taking place in Berlin, Germany next month.
iOS 8 beta 5 unveils new Health app capabilities
The latest beta adds robust health-related capabilities, including support for spirometry data; the final version of iOS 8 will be available in the fall.