Meditation app ZenFriend

Meditation app ZenFriend reaches 2,000 users three weeks after hitting the AppStore

Leveraging modern smartphone technology, the ZenFriend app is a tool for the digital age, to help meditators with their practice.
Samsung smart bike concept

Samsung shows off smart bike concept

This bike has its own battery, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity support, as well as 4 laser-projectors and a digital-camera that aid in rider's protection.
Fitbit's Windows Phone 8.1 app coming soon

Fitbit’s Windows Phone 8.1 app coming soon

At the moment Fitbit works on iOS and Android devices, only. Microsoft is eager to make its mobile platform relevant and push major developers to adopt it.
MobileOCT coloscope

MobileOCT turns to Indiegogo to fund its $400 coloscope

The coloscope was able to screen for cervical cancer using a smartphone and a special camera lens attachment, making the setting perfect for use in rural areas.
Docomo

Japan’s Docomo working on smart clothing, talks its healthcare potential

These smart clothes are made from material that enables bioelectrical signals to be stored and then processed in the cloud.
Google

Google Fit to be unveiled at Google I/O?

The service will apparently collect inputs from other apps and devices like fitness bands and heart monitors, while offering APIs developers can tune into.
FitStar World Cup Workout Challenge

FitStar launches 10-day “World Cup Workout Challenge”

The special 10-day program runs through June 22, allowing non-paid users to try out several premium Freestyle Sessions for free.
Prime's Tyler Hayes

Interview with Prime’s CEO and founder Tyler Hayes

Prime is a free, HIPAA-complaint mobile app that empowers people to take control of their personal health records on the go.
ABI Research numbers

ABI Research: Activity trackers more popular than smartwatches in Q1 2014

Activity trackers are currently the most viable wearable device category, because they have a clear use case that cannot be matched by smartphones.
UPMC to buy 2,000 Surface Pro 3 devices for their physicians

UPMC to buy 2,000 Surface Pro 3 devices for their physicians

UMPC will use Microsoft's tablet to give their physicians quick access to the most important information they need about every patient they see.
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