Fred Brown

Interview with Next IT’s Founder and CEO Fred Brown

Next IT makes human-emulated artificial intelligence platform Alme, which has been proven across multiple verticals, healthcare being one of them.
Bluetooth 4.2

Bluetooth 4.2 to make mobile devices smarter, faster and more secure

The updated technology will allow devices to connect directly to the Internet through IPv6/6LoWPAN, negating the requirement to have specific access points.
RestOn non-wearable sleep monitor killing it on Indiegogo

RestOn non-wearable sleep monitor killing it on Indiegogo

The device is designed to be placed under the sheet, while the magnetic lid fixes it to the bed, and turns it on automatically.
Prenetics

Prenetics raises $2.65M to drive its non-invasive DNA testing service

The device processes specific data retrieved from breath and analyzes that to graphically produce user friendly information on an accompanying smartphone app.
Mobile Health Engagement Strategies

MHES secures investment from Fulcrum Equity Partners

The money will enable the company to expand its current operating infrastructure and establish other key business relationships to fulfill client obligations.
23andMe

23andMe launches £125 DNA testing service in the UK

The company's mail-order DNA kits provide customers with an overview of their genetic ancestry, and risk assessments for certain diseases based on genetic data.
Misfit Wearables

Misfit Wearables secures $40M from Xiaomi and other Chinese firms

Maker of the popular Shine fitness tracker will use the money to launch new wearable and home appliances, as well as to expand its reach in China.
Philips initiates mobile ultrasound Consortium

Philips initiates mobile ultrasound Consortium

The Consortium will consist of experts from across the health continuum who will conduct research and explore ways to extend the reach of ultrasound applications.
HTH Worldwide developers

HTH Worldwide opens up its platform to third-party developers

The APIs available through the new portal make it possible to efficiently deliver vital health and safety information to international travelers.
Strap

Strap raises $1.25M to allow developers to easily connect to different wearables

Right now, the platform supports Pebble, Android Wear and Google Glass, with Samsung's Tizen and Apple Watch support coming at a later date.
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