LG Watch Urbane LTE rocks fast cellular connectivity, NFC
Compared to the regular Urbane Watch, the LTE version rocks NFC connectivity support, bigger battery, more RAM, and three instead of a single button.
Google looking to invest in Jawbone?
The Mountain View, CA-based search giant is considering making a "strategic investment" in Jawbone to grow its presence in the wearables market.
HCCI’s Guroo.com provides consumers with a free health care transparency tool
The goal of the site is to give consumers information on the costs and quality of health care so they can make more informed choices.
5% of U.S. broadband households use a smart watch for health purposes
The pressure on the industry now is to create unique value propositions for these devices that align with current consumer interests, Parks Associates argues.
Fitbit looking to acquire FitStar?
According to TechCrunch's source close to the matter, Fitbit may end up paying anywhere between $25 and $40 million in for the privilege.
Sharecare acquires Feingold Technologies
The acquisition will help Sharecare accelerate engagement of ultra-personalized and frictionless solutions that enable people to optimize their health.
Facebook unveils new tools to help prevent suicides
The company worked with a number of mental health organizations, in addition to consulting with people who had lived experience with self-injury or suicide.
Germany’s Klara secures $2.5M for its dermatology care app
The company's existing investors include Atlantic Labs, 6Wunderkinder CEO Christian Reber, former CEO of Bayer-Dermatology, Marc Lafeuille, and TA Venture.
Today’s wired patient
Arguably the most notable finding is that consumers are ready to disclose online personal health data as a path to improve treatment options...
Interview with Beam Technologies’ founder and CEO Alex Frommeyer
The Columbus, OH-based digital health startup is offering a mobile-connected, smart toothbrush to reinvent dental benefits.