Wearable ECG monitor QardioCore now available for $499
The device records continuous ECG, heart rate, heart rate variability, respiratory rate, temperature and activity data.
Polar unveils a sensor-laden smart shirt
Called the Team Pro Shirt, it will be offered in bulk to teams so that coaches can see in real-time exactly how hard players are working out.
UnitedHealthcare’s wearables-powered wellness program now available in 40 states
The wellness program, developed in partnership with Qualcomm Life, provides financial incentives of up to $1,500 per year to employees for being more active.
Garmin partners with MTN to launch its fitness trackers to Ghana
MTN will offer a number of Garmin products, including vivoFit3, vivoMove, vivoActive, Fenix3, and vivoSmart through select distribution outlets.
Neebo is a wearable device for infants
The connected device allows parents to monitor all sorts of vitals through the companion app, including sound, temperature, heart rate and blood oxygen level.
Siren Care’s smart socks can track diabetic health
These socks are now available for pre-order for $120 in a pack that includes 7 pairs of Siren Smart Socks.
Samsung Gear Fit2 updated with better workout tracking
The new features include Auto Pause exercise, support for Dynamic Workouts (aka sports), and the Set feature that helps with indoor exercises.
Virgin Pulse, Fitbit team-up to develop custom solutions for corporate wellness customers
The two companies will work together to develop technology and services integration to help global organizations advance employee wellbeing initiatives.
Litmus Health’s platform uses wearables and other sensors to improve quality of life
The platform is launching in public beta with initial focus on Phase I/II clinical trials to guide trial management and inform clinical endpoints.
The $175 Misfit Phase could be the best fitness watch, ever
The company's first watch can't run third party apps, but is slick enough to be carried around for a long time.