IDC: Worldwide wearables up 5.5% due to gains in emerging markets
Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan), Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa and Latin America grew 14% YoY as basic wristbands are still in high demand.
Omron unveils a real blood-pressure smartwatch
The company has also unveiled the Omron Blood Pressure Monitor + EKG, the first single at-home device in the U.S. that measures blood pressure and EKG.
IDC: Wearable device shipments to nearly double by 2021
The overall wearables market is expected to grow from 113.2 million shipments in 2017 to 222.3 million in 2021 with a CAGR of 18.4 percent.
Garmin vívofit 4 activity tracker announced
The new device is slimmer, water-proof, has an always-on display and a one-year battery life; it is available for $79.99.
Adidas closes down its fitness wearables division
The company aims to consolidate its digital offering and leave just Runtastic and Adidas' shopping app.
Fitbit Ionic gets an update, new clock faces and apps
The company's first smartwatch is getting better with the day, with a bunch of new health-related apps being announced.
Apple Heart Study officially launched
The ResearchKit-based study launches in partnership with Stanford to identify irregular heart rhythms.
AliveCor launches Kardia Band, the first FDA-cleared medical accessory for Apple Watch
The company has also introduced the SmartRhythm feature that continuously monitors heart rate from the Apple Watch.
Spire Health Tag makes every clothes smart
The small device delivers actionable insights on sleep, stress, and activity in a form factor that integrates into your existing wardrobe.
UnitedHealthcare adds Samsung and Garmin wearables to its wellness program
The activity trackers made by the two companies are the latest devices available through UnitedHealthcare Motion's BYOD model, enabled by Qualcomm Life.