Basis Peak gets Apple HealthKit, Google Fit support
The company also unveiled a fancier, Titanium Edition device (available for $299.99) along with a new line of fashionable leather accessory straps.
TempTraq wearable thermometer now available for $24.99
The device comes in the form of a soft patch that continuously monitors body temperature for 24 hours and sends alerts to mobile devices through the app.
Smart patch shipments to reach 12.3M units annually by 2020
The factors driving this trend include rising healthcare costs, a growth in the number of people with chronic diseases, and aging population.
Atlas Wearables gets money, tech deal from In-Q-Tel
In-Q-Tel, which identifies innovative technology solutions to support the missions of the U.S. Intelligence Community, could help Atlas reach new clients.
NEXTToMe wearable detects environmental factors to keep users healthy
The small device can monitor user's surroundings, including body or object temperature, BAC, UV rays, ambient temperature, humidity, altitude and air quality.
These smart stockings could prevent feet wounds in diabetics
A pair of these smart stockings should cost no more than 250 Euros because the measuring system can be cost-effectively manufactured in series.
Basis donates 1,000 fitness trackers to veterans
The smartwatches will be used in a pilot study focused on tracking sleep patterns in veterans suffering from PTSD-related nightmares.
Remote monitoring company CarePredict raising fresh capital
The money will be used to support large scale studies for CarePredict's wearable device in senior living and home care settings.
RunRite System is made for serious runners
The setup consists of two sensors attached to each runner's legs, a third sensor hooked onto the pelvis of the runner, and a mobile app that provides coaching.
Google looking to add gamification to Google Fit, Android Wear apps
The search giant released an open source sample called Games in Motion to demonstrate how developers can make fun games using Google Fit and Android Wear.