NPD predicts three different scenarios for wearable device market

NPD predicts three different scenarios for wearable device market

The three different scenarios NPD talks about are Forward into the Past, Incidental to Essential, and Persuasive and Pervasive.
LG Lifeband 5K Challenge

LG, RunKeeper team-up to launch LG Lifeband 5K Challenge

Those who sign-up to participate will "earn" one month free of RunKeeper Elite just for tracking an activity of at least a 5K distance.
Scosche launches $79.99 RHYTHM+ arm bend

Scosche launches $79.99 RHYTHM+ arm bend

The device is able to optically measure blood flow and movement to track heart rate and calories burned more accurately than a conventional chest strap.
OwnFone launches world's first Braille phone that you can actually buy

OwnFone launches world’s first Braille phone that you can actually buy

Currently only available in the UK, the device retails for £60; 3D printing the front and back of the device helped to keep the costs down.
LG's Lifeband Touch and Heart Rate Earphones to be available on May 18th

LG’s Lifeband Touch and Heart Rate Earphones to be available on May 18th

Both devices will sing along iOS and Android smartphones, connecting through LG's own fitness app, as well as MyFitnessPal and Runkeeper.
UC Irvine School of Medicine adding Google Glass to its curriculum

UC Irvine School of Medicine adding Google Glass to its curriculum

According to the school's officials, Google's wearable can seamlessly deliver information through voice commands and other means while remaining hands-free.
OMsignal's biometric smartwear now up for pre-order

OMsignal’s biometric smartwear now up for pre-order

The collection is comprised of four smart shirts for men, including an under-shirt, a sleeveless shirt, casual T-shirt and long-sleeved shirt.
Microsoft working on a smart watch of its own?

Microsoft working on a smart watch of its own?

The Redmond giant is looking to make a smart watch that would feature a number of biometric sensors, providing users with various health and fitness data.
Apple hires top medical experts, fuels iWatch speculations

Apple hires top medical experts, fuels iWatch speculations

According to the Telegraph.co.uk, six prominent experts in biomedicine will be moving to Cupertino, California for their iWatch gig.
Smart Run miCoach

Adidas adds offline Spotify playback to Smart Run miCoach wearable

Smart Run users will need a valid Spotify subscription, but will ultimately get a better music experience that supports offline music playback.