Google files a patent for a smart bathroom
The filing describes the usage of optical sensors placed in patients' devices or belongings to capture data on individual's cardiovascular function.
Nokia Sleep announced at CES
The sleep sensor is placed under the mattress from where it can track sleep cycles, and return back results to the Nokia Health Mate app.
Rock Health: 2017 digital health funding approaching $6B
It has found 2017 to be the record-smashing year for the industry, with the highest amount of venture funding and the most mega deals ($100M+) to date.
Neutrogena unveils dermatologist-grade at-home skin analysis tool
Neutrogena Skin360 and SkinScanner powered by FitSkin demystify skincare by tracking consumers' skin health and providing personalized skincare advice.
Omron unveils a real blood-pressure smartwatch
The company has also unveiled the Omron Blood Pressure Monitor + EKG, the first single at-home device in the U.S. that measures blood pressure and EKG.
WellDoc validates potential of BlueStar to reduce healthcare costs
The company worked with Truven Health Analytics to show that BlueStar can save on average a range of $254 to $271 per user per month.
StartUp Health: Digital health investment hits $11.5B in 2017
The company has found that Q4 2017 was the largest fourth quarter on record with $2.3B of funding raised across 227 deals.
HealthTap for Good offers free doctor consultations to underprivileged populations
The initiative will provide individuals with free virtual consultations with HealthTap Prime physicians via video, voice, or text.
New Samsung C-Lab projects to be unveiled at CES 2018
Attendees will be able to see GoBreath, a recovery solution for people who have experienced lung damage, and Relúmĭno smart visual aid eyeglasses.
IDC: Wearable device shipments to nearly double by 2021
The overall wearables market is expected to grow from 113.2 million shipments in 2017 to 222.3 million in 2021 with a CAGR of 18.4 percent.