Apple iWatch to include health-related sensors?

Apple iWatch to include health-related sensors?

The information comes on the heels of earlier rumors that speculated Apple will indeed enter the healthcare market later this year.
The Dash smart wireless headphones raising funds at Kickstarter

The Dash smart wireless headphones raising funds at Kickstarter

The device can track movements like pace, steps, cadence and distance, while being able to measure heart rate, oxygen saturation and energy spent.
Parks Associates virutal care

Parks Associates: 28% of U.S. broadband households have used some type of online healthcare...

The figure will increase to 65% by 2018 with virtual care doctor-patient video consultation revenues growing to $13.7 billion.
Fitbit's Android app updated to sync with Moto G, Sony Xperia Zx devices

Fitbit’s Android app updated to sync with Moto G, Sony Xperia Zx devices

The updated application also addresses crash reports, updates sign-up process, while fixing some bugs reported by users in South Korea.
MapMyFitness is the official digital partner of Bay to Breakers

MapMyFitness is the official digital partner of Bay to Breakers

Registered runners will have free access to premium customized interactive training plans and advanced training tools through the MapMyFitness MVP program.
smart bands

1.6 million smart bands have been shipped in H2 2013

Fitbit became the new leader of the wearable band market following the launch of its affordable Flex and Force bands in May and October 2013 respectively.
CARROT Fit app wants to make you workout

CARROT Fit app wants to make you workout

Using the "stick" (rather than "carrot") method, the application is designed to make sure you exercise more.
Pedometer++ is a simple step logger with no extra fuss

Pedometer++ is a simple step logger with no extra fuss

Relying on the iPhone 5s' M7 motion co-processor, the app provides users with easy-to-grasp data presented in a bar chart with a line for your daily step target
Lumo Lift wearable

Lumo Lift wearable crowdfunding campaign nears $1M

Working in tandem with an accompanying mobile app, the device is made to help users with their posture; it is still available for $69.
Nursing Information Sources

Nursing Information Sources

69% of nurses own and/or use a tablet, 81% - a smartphone, and 98% - a desktop computer; 79% prefer online journal articles compared to 60% for print.
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