Fitbit Versa 2 review: Buy it for its outstanding sleep and health tracking, not for its limited smartwatch functionalityZDNet - Matthew Miller The Fitbit Versa, see our full review, was a huge hit for Fitbit last year, but the landscape has changed a bit in 2019 with the Apple Watch Series 3 …
Health related apps are driving growth in smartwatch sales, says IDCZDNet - Natalie Gagliordi The market leaders for wrist-worn wearables include Xiaomi, Apple, Huawei, Fitbit and Samsung, in that order. Health related applications are driving …
GE Healthcare wins FDA clearance for algorithms to spot type of collapsed lungZDNet - Larry Dignan The company's Critical Care Suite, a collection of AI algorithms, is designed to prioritize critical cases for pneumothorax, a type of collapsed lung. …
Google forges 10-year strategic partnership with the Mayo ClinicZDNet - Stephanie Condon Google Cloud will serve as the "cornerstone" of the Mayo Clinic's digital transformation, while also enabling AI-driven research. Google and the Mayo …
Apple Watch Series 5 new features, specs reveal Apple's healthcare ambitionZDNet - Larry Dignan The new Apple Watch is what'll be remembered from Apple's iPhone event and the company is laying out the pieces that'll court corporate wellness …
IFA 2019: Garmin announces four new watches, including new Venu lineZDNet - Matthew Miller We've seen new products from the outdoors and running/cycling groups at Garmin, with the health-focused division announcing four new watches at IFA …
Pad & Quill Lowry Cuff Edition for Apple Watch: 3-piece aviator band offers style and quality | ZDNetZDNet Pad & Quill Lowry Cuff Edition for Apple Watch 42 and 44 mm One thing I enjoy about owning an Apple Watch is the ability to quickly and easily swap …
Garmin announces Fenix 6 series: Solar power, bigger displays, and grade-adjusted pacingZDNet - Matthew Miller The annual update for Garmin's high end multi-sport GPS watch was announced with a new charging technology, larger displays, and a new feature that …
Fitbit announces Versa 2 and Aria Air hardware with subscription Premium serviceZDNet - Matthew Miller Fitbit's fall releases are designed to use its vast insights from years of data collection and medical expertise to help improve your sleep, health, …
Spaceship medics: How astronauts will tackle the health dangers of a mission to MarsZDNet - Jo Best Any mission to Mars will face many health risks, but researchers are already working on how to tackle them. It's just over 50 years since the the …
Play button Juiced Bikes CrossCurrent X electric bike review: The complete commuter experienceZDNet - Matthew Miller Electric bikes are a fun method of commuting to work and there are some affordable options. After a month with the CrossCurrent X, it is clear that …
Polar Ignite review: Active coaching based on readiness, slim and sleek with a frustrating display Review | ZDNetZDNet - Matthew Miller Last fall Polar released its high-end Vantage V GPS sports watch, see our full review, and the mid-range Vantage M. Both of these Polar wearables are …
Coros Vertix GPS adventure watch review: Long battery life, high end specs, and spinning digital knob Review | ZDNetZDNet - Matthew Miller While wandering around the Showstoppers event at CES in 2018 I discovered the Coros booth, primarily because of my interest in its Coros …
Allscripts offers Apple Health Records to its clients and their patientsZDNet - Stephanie Condon Apple Health Records gives patients a consolidated view of all of their data from participating health organizations. The health care IT business …
Fitbit and Singapore to team up on 'smart nation' health projectZDNet - Campbell Kwan It is the company's first major integration of its software and technology into a national public health program globally. Fitbit has been signed onto …
Amazon Music comes to select Garmin music-enabled sports watchesZDNet - Matthew Miller Garmin has been expanding music support on its various sports watches and now is the first wearable company to roll out support for Amazon Music. …
Cancer research organizations are now the focus of Chinese hacking groupsZDNet - Charlie Osborne Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) groups are honing in on cancer research institutes in recent cyberattacks in order to steal their work, …
These robot snakes designed by AI could be the next big thing in the operating theatreZDNet - Jo Best Researchers at the Australian Centre for Robotic Vision have developed snakebots that are designed to be as individual as the patient they're used on. …
Inspiration from your perspiration: Why sweat sensors are the next big thing in health techZDNet - Jo Best Sweat sensor technology is opening up a whole new frontier for both optimising sports performance and medical monitoring. Chances are, unless it's a …
Sydney healthcare clinicians turn to data analytics to improve back pain treatmentsZDNet - Aimee Chanthadavong In a move to reduce opioid prescriptions, Sydney Local Health District has developed an app with Qlik to help treat lower back pain. Sydney Local …
Pharma companies are counting on cloud computing and AI to make drug development faster and cheaperZDNet - Veronica Combs Hyperscale cloud providers AWS, Microsoft and Google are working with biotech and pharma firms to use AI and cloud computing to improve the odds of …
Experian buys MyHealthDirect, expands healthcare data footprintZDNet - Larry Dignan Healthcare represents about 8% of Experian's customer base. Financial services and direct to consumer are the two largest customer bases. AI and …
Fitbit cuts Q3, 2019 outlook based on weak Versa Lite demandZDNet - Larry Dignan Fitbit had some positives in the second quarter, but demand for Versa Lite, a budget smartwatch, wasn't one of them. Fitbit cut its revenue outlook …
Jaybird Vista review: A fully wireless sport-focused headset worthy of the brand Review | ZDNetZDNet - Matthew Miller Music motivates me to run faster and further so I rarely run without something playing from a connected smartphone or music-enabled watch. Jaybird …
Garmin Edge 530 and Varia RTL510 review: Keeping your bike commute safe and enhancing your outdoor fun Review | ZDNetZDNet - Matthew Miller Last month I spent a few days with Garmin and several others from the cycling and running world. The mountain bikers were excited to try out the new …
Sure, Apple Watch saved my life. But it could do so much moreZDNet - Jason Perlow I should be extremely grateful for this technology -- and I am. But I know these devices have more potential. In early January of 2018, I bought a …
Amazon Alexa given new NHS health advice role: But what about patient privacy?ZDNet - Danny Palmer The NHS says the move will help patients and ease the burden on doctors - but campaigners label it "a data protection disaster waiting to …
InvisibleShield Glass+ 360 for Apple Watch: Protects the display and edges of your smartwatch | ZDNetZDNet A couple of weeks ago I received two retail packages of the ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass+ 360 for Apple Watch Series 4. I've used many InvisibleShield …
Half marathon training with the Polar Vantage V: Detailed plans, reports, and coaching lead to solid resultsZDNet - Matthew Miller Several months ago I started training for my half marathon with a Polar Vantage V and Polar training plan. The plan guided me to a successful race, …
