Cleveland Clinic’s iTransmit study proves AliveCor’s efficiency
The study found that the AliveCor Heart Monitor had 100% sensitivity, and 97% specificity for detecting atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter, combined.
Endomondo’s mobile apps updated to support New Year’s fitness resolutions
Commitments and Create a Challenge make sure users stay properly motivated towards their fitness goals; new features are now available on iOS and Android.
Atari enters the mobile fitness market
The Atari Fit app motivates users with 150 exercise routines that unlock classic Atari games; it also integrates with popular fitness devices and services.
Fitbit’s Charge HR, Surge begin shipping
The former is a $150 smart band while the latter is a more powerful smart watch that can work even without a connected smartphone.
Qualcomm Life scores deals with Novartis and Walgreens
Novartis will rely on the 2net technology to digitize its clinical trials, while Novartis will use it to support its Balance Rewards for healthy choices program.
Garmin unveils new smart watches, updated band and Garmin Connect platform
The navigation giant used the big show in Vegas to announce three new smart watches, updated Vivofit smart band and revamped online fitness community.
Smart pacifier can track baby’s temperature and meds
Made for infants and toddlers, the device will keep babies from crying, measure their temperature, and transmit that data to a connected app.
myBrain Melomind helmet-like wearable is made to relax users
The built-in electrodes measure user's brain waves like a standard electroencephalogram (EEG), and transmit data on brain activity to the connected app.
Apervita raises $18 million in series A funding
The money will be used for further development of Apervita's platform, and to expand sales and marketing team to address growing market demands.
Being watch can track activity and mood
The device uniqueness lay behind its mood tracking capability that relies on close monitoring of heart rate and blood pressure.