NIXON MISSION

This super-rugged Android Wear smartwatch is made for surfers

Called Nixon Mission, the watch is catered towards surfers, skiers and snowboarders, and is expected to start shipping later this year.
Amazon Alexa - Fitbit

Fitbit, Amazon bring voice-enabled fitness capabilities to Alexa

Users are able to ask Amazon Echo how they are doing on any given day and get results from their Fitbit app without looking on their phone.
MoMe Kardia

InfoBionic’s MoMe Kardia receives FDA 510(k) clearance

The device acquires and stores ECG and motion data and transmits that data via embedded cellular technology to the cloud-based platform MoMe Software System.
Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLINX

Johnson & Johnson Innovation launches JLINX initiative for European startups

JLINX is designed to accelerate early-stage transformative innovation, including an emphasis on the human microbiome as well as broader life-science research.
Q Heart

Medical wearable maker Quanttus unveils a blood pressure tracking app

Called Q Heart, the application allows users to manually enter blood pressure readings or sync them from Apple's HealthKit, take notes and get trends.
Kardia

AliveCor unveils Kardia Band for Apple Watch

Pending FDA's 510k clearance, the device provides caregivers the opportunity to take a more active role in helping their loved ones engage in their own care.
MDLIVE

Independence Blue Cross adds telemedicine coverage

There are two different options to choose from: virtual consultations with a local primary care physician, and MDLIVE's telehealth service.
Prenetics

Prenetics raises $10M for its DNA testing service

The company's iGenes product uses a non-invasive swab test to collect DNA from the inside a patient's mouth/cheek and then delivers results through an app.
Kurbo Health

Mercer, Kurbo Health team-up to reduce childhood obesity

The two parties will provide employers with a proven mHealth coaching and weight loss program created specifically for kids, teens and families.
HotSeat app

Design firm Mad*Pow acquires HotSeat app maker

The application is designed to help office workers add short bursts of physical activity into their days, and support each other in doing so.
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