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To entice Pebble users to Ionic, Fitbit offers six more months of support,...
When Fitbit acquired indie smartwatch maker Pebble at the end of 2016, it was clear from the beginning that it would be the end of the line for Pebble devices. In fact, Fitibit didn't even acquire...
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Free app Welloh offers patients tool to find providers
Consumers now have another option to turn to when looking for a new doctor with the recent launch of mobile provider search tool Welloh. The free app is designed to help users navigate their...
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Ava announces new feature for cycle-tracking bracelet, clinical study
San Francisco- and Zurich-based Ava, which makes a bracelet capable of tracking women’s menstrual cycles, has announced an update that will better allow their device to track when, or even if, the...
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NFL, Sleep Number will use smart beds to help players sleep better
Whether you're Tom Brady or Nick Foles, getting a good night's sleep is key for professional athletes. Just days before the Super Bowl, the National Football League announced that it is teaming up with...
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Free app tracks infectious disease incidence down to the zip code
With influenza running rampant and several other infections waiting in the wings, some may be interested in knowing whether a specific disease is common in their community. With the recent release of...
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Mirror gets $13M to offer virtual fitness classes via a smart mirror
Mirror, a New York City-based virtual fitness platform company, has raised $13 million in a new funding round led by Spark Capital. Lerer Hippeau, First Round Capital, Primary Venture Partners,...
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Drug recovery app Hayver uses cryptocurrency as incentive
A new alcohol and drug recovery app that incentives users with its own cryptocurrency hit the market this week. Atlanta-based Hayver has just launched its new mobile app that uses behavioral...
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chemoWave app offers patients support during chemotherapy
Following a soft launch last year, the chemoWave disease companion app has now been fully released for chemotherapy patients interested in better managing their care, symptoms, and side effects.The...
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Belong developing new social media app specifically for colorectal cancer...
Living with cancer can be isolating, and finding the right resource to connect with others in the same situation can be tough. But one app is aiming to make the process easier for patients with its new...
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Kinsa launches QuickCare, an FDA-cleared wireless connected thermometer
Smart thermometer and connected health company Kinsa has launched a new wireless version of its device, called Kinsa QuickCare, after securing FDA clearance last month.“Partly, this is our response to...
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VR, smart glasses, and more tech at PyeongChang's Olympic Games
Last night the Olympic Games kicked off in Pyeongchang South Korea. For many, the road to the games was filled hard work, training, and, increasingly, gadgets.Olympic teams have turned to the latest...
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nOCD raises $1M in funding for OCD help app
nOCD, a new app that helps users manage their obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) just landed $1 million in seed funding from 7wire Ventures. The Chicago-based startup aims to help people living with...
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Clarify's connected home phototherapy device gears for launch
Clarify Medical will be debuting its handheld, smartphone-connected phototherapy device later this week at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, according to a statement. The technology...
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How Suneel Gupta hopes to bring lessons from the digital health world to...
When Suneel Gupta founded Rise Health in 2013, his inspiration was his father. He shared with MobiHealthNews that he started the digital health company after seeing his father struggle with making...
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Innovation contest highlights VR, app-powered training for dementia caregivers
Virtual reality and mobile app-enabled caregiver screening were among the winners of the Caregiving for Dementia Innovation Challenge, a recently concluded contest run by AARP Services, Inc. (ASI) and...
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New at HIMSS18: Lightning sessions on blockchain, cloud, ransomware and...
With so many innovative ideas circulating, conference attendees are hard-pressed to cover all of it. To help provide more knowledge in a shorter time span, the Innovation Live exhibit area will be...
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Optra Health launches Alexa-powered AI genomics platform
Optra Health, which produces AI-driven iPhronesis analysis platform for healthcare and life sciences clients, today announced the launch of a new genetics-focused product specially designed for...
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Roche’s Accu-Chek diabetes management app receives its fifth FDA recall
Roche’s Accu-Chek Connect Diabetes Management App has hit yet another snag with the FDA. On February 15, the agency issued a Class 2 Device Recall for certain software versions of the app due to a bug...
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FDA recognizes Cognoa's child development app as autism diagnostic
Palo Alto, California-based Cognoa’s machine learning app for pediatric behavioral health has received categorization from the FDA as a Class 2 diagnostic medical device for autism, according to an...
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Leaked memo suggests Nokia's digital health business on the chopping block
Nokia’s dive into the digital health industry may be coming to a halt, reveals a memo leaked to The Verge earlier this week. This comes less than two years after the Espoo, Finland-based company...
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