Fitbit Q1 revenues hit $505M for a 50% Y-o-Y growth
During Q1, Fitbit sold 4.8 million connected health and fitness devices. U.S. comprised 70% of revenues, EMEA - 15%, APAC - 11%, and Other Americas - 4%.
Research: 12.2% of US consumers own a wearable device
Of the combined fitness band and smartwatch base, Fitbit remains the top brand at 18.5%, but Apple and Samsung follow closely with 14% and 11.6%, respectively.
Garmin vívomove unveiled: analog watch that doubles as an activity tracker
The device is available in several models: vívomove sport, vívomove classic, and the more upscale vívomove premium with leather straps and full steel body.
ITC judge rules that 2 Jawbone patents Fitbit was accused of infringing upon are...
Jawbone also alleged that Fitbit stole its trade secrets when it hired former Jawbone employees; this claim had sufficient merit to debate in court...
Research: Smart clothing and body sensor shipments to hit 190M through 2021
The firm anticipates that body sensors will represent approximately 70% of the total market, with smart clothing accounting for about 30%.
New study uses Fitbit to test if weight loss can prevent breast cancer recurrence
The Breast Cancer Weight Loss (BWEL) study will enroll nearly 3,200 overweight and obese women with early stage breast cancer.
GOQii brings its wearables-enabled coaching platform to the U.S.
What makes GOQii different than other fitness band makers is the fact that it integrates data tracking with personal coaching services.
sensmi smart wristband can accurately track stress levels and sleep patterns
The device's technology called GSR-PRO tracks brainwave activity through Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) and an algorithm that disperses easy-to-understand data.
Research: Healthcare wearable device shipments to hit 98M units annually by 2021
By the end of 2021, Tractica forecasts that the global healthcare wearables market will account for $17.8 billion in yearly revenue.
adidas ZONE for IHT Spirit is an activity tracker with heart rate monitor for...
The device works with the IHT Spirit System to make it easier for teachers to manage an entire class and facilitate one-on-one conversations with students.