TECHCRUNCH - Nov 2 - In the countersuit, Jawbone denies all Fitbit's infringement allegations and calls the suit a "frivolous" misuse of Fitbit patents. In a separate statement, Jawbone says it's continuing to pursue three of its own prior legal actions against Fitbit over its own claims of patent infringement; stolen trade secrets; and an ITC injunction.
Nymi And Entertech Team On Workstation Access
ITBUSINESS - Oct 29 - The Nymi Band will be equipped with Entertech's BioConnect, an enterprise identity platform, to allow wearers to use their unique heartbeat to confirm their identity rather than relying on name badges or key cards. When paired with BioConnect, Nymi wearers can simply flick their wrist to access terminal to open the door to their office, a server room or a variety of other secured locations. The wristband is NFC-enabled, which means users can open doors with a quick tap on an enabled Suprema reader.
Garmin's Vivosmart HR Wrist-bound Heart Rate Monitor
ARS TECHNICA - Oct 28 - The new Vivosmart HR is a dedicated activity tracker that is Garmin's first to feature a built-in heart rate monitor. The company recently released a new trio of GPS watches with its "Elevate" heart rate technology, but the Vivosmart HR appears to be aimed at just about everyone rather than the hardcore fitness buffs targeted by Garmin's other devices.
SpeedForce Fitness Wearable For Bike
TOM'S HARDWARE - Oct 27 - The device is placed on top of the bike's stem, so that it sits between the two handlebars for easy viewing. It sports a 1.6-inch full-color screen with a 320 x 320 resolution. It can record a variety of data such as current altitude, slope, speed, and current cadence. It also provides GPS directions and a few coaching programs to keep users motivated, and includes a light to illuminate up to 30 feet ahead.
Fitbit Has Found Its Own Fit In The Market
BUSINESS FINANCE NEWS - Oct 24 - Despite the continuously growing number of competitors in the industry, Fitbit has managed to hold onto its mantle, due to diversity in its product offering and affordable price range. The fitness device maker has also managed to create a strong brand image, specifically in the fitness sector. Fitbit Q2FY15 results showcased its impressive performance in the industry, domestic and international, thus indicating positive future performance.
by Camilla Pritchard
See full article at Business Finance News
HTC Grip Fitness Tracker Delayed To Early 2016
NDTV - Oct 26 - "As we continue to develop the Connected Fitness platform and elevate our product offerings, Under Armour and HTC have decided to launch a fully integrated digital ecosystem of products early next year," said the firm. It further added that at the upcoming global launch HTC would also be providing "tools needed to help athletes of all levels track, manage and improve their health and fitness."
Garmin Unveils Trio Of New Fitness Trackers
UBERGIZMO - Oct 21 - The Forerunner 230 and 235 are essentially the same, however the main difference is that the Forerunner 235 comes with a built-in heart rate monitor, while the Forerunner 230 doesn't. The Forerunner 230 can still track heart rate, although it will require a separate monitor in the form of an ANT+ chest strap. The Forerunner 630 is capable of measuring stride length, ground contact symmetry, vertical ratio, lactate threshold, and performance readiness.
FitBit Wearables Hacked In 10 Seconds
ITPRO - Oct 21 - According to Fortinet researcher Axelle Apvrille, a hacker could gain access to the wearable within 10 seconds. The infected tracker could then spread malware to other computers whenever the FitBit connects to them.
Fossil Q Connected Wearables Launched
FORBES - Oct 21 - The new, round-faced, smartwatch is now official – along with a trio of other connected wearables. The Fossil Q Grant is an analogue fitness tracker along the same lines as the Withings Activité range, and the Fossil Q Dreamer and Reveler are a pair of connected smart bracelets. There’s no specific release date for the Q Founder but the other three devices detailed all go on sale on October 25. The Grant costs from $175 – $195 and the smart band duo will set you back $125.
Polar A360 Fitness Tracker
ITECH POST - Oct 21 - The rectangular LCD coloured display of the device is taller, compared to wider versions out in the market like the second generation Microsoft Band and the TalkBand B2 of Huawei's. The Polar Fitness Tracker displays time as vertically displaying the user's vital signs and can monitor its user's daily activities such as calories, workouts, sleep and steps with regard to heart rates.The Polar Fitness Trackers will be out in November at a price of US$199.
SmartBand 2 Tracks Stress Levels, Well-being
STRAITS TIMES - Oct 20 - The Sony SmartBand 2 is a no-frills automatic fitness tracker that keeps tabs on not only your physical activities, but also your well-being and stress levels. On the tracking module's rear is a heart rate monitor (HRM). The module can be removed from the wristband for charging via a micro-USB connection. Phone pairing can be done via Bluetooth of NFC.
by Trevor Tan
See full article at Straits Times
Misfit Debuts The Shine 2
TECH CRUNCH - Oct 20 - The new device, both a fitness and sleep monitor, features an updated design, a number of new sensors allowing for additional data collection, and improved touch responsiveness. However, despite the changes, the Shine 2 claims to still have a 6-month battery life like its predecessor, and will cost $99.99.
Adidas Fit Smart Software Update
TRUSTED REVIEWS - Oct 19 - An update to the Train & Run app for iOS and Android allows the device to stretch beyond its real-time coaching and heart-rate monitoring, wearers will now be able to set daily and weekly targets for steps, distance and calories and keep track of them along the way, as they work towards goals.
by Chris Smith
See full article at Trusted Reviews
EB Sport Group Announces RELAY Fitness Tracker
PRNEWSWIRE - Oct 19 - The newest fitness tracker from the WeGo product line is designed for consumers on the go who are looking for a 24/7 activity tracker experience and smart watch like features. In addition to the standard fitness metrics, the RELAY offers caller ID and text right on the display, showing users their most urgent and important messages.
'AmpStrip' Heart Rate Wearable Drops Athletes To Focus On Health
ENGADGET - Oct 14 - FitLinxx announced that it has discontinued the product as a fitness tracker available to the public and will instead focus on the product's potential medical applications. AmpStrip was originally a crowdfunding project on Indiegogo that closed on September 16, 2015 and in that time the startup managed to raise over $500,000 USD for the project (734% over the target goal).
Atlas Wearables Begins Shipping Fitness Tracker
SILICON HILLS NEWS - Oct 15 - Atlas' fitness tracker distinguishes itself from other devices on the market like Fitbit and Jawbone, by tracking a wide range of activities including weightlifting, push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks, burpees, squats and lunges. The company launched an IndieGoGo campaign in early 2014 and exceeded its goal by 503% to raise $637,282. It’s now shipping those units to customers, and is selling the Atlas Wristband fitness tracker for $249.
Fitbit Workers Must Hand Over Jawbone Trade Secrets
LAW360 - Oct 13 - Five Fitbit employees must hand over trade secrets they allegedly stole from rival fitness tracker maker Jawbone when they left the company and prove they've deleted any copies, a California judge ruled Tuesday, agreeing they had confidential Jawbone information that violated their employment contracts.
Microsoft Unleashes Microsoft Band 2
VC POST - Oct 11 - The new Microsoft Band was unveiled on Tuesday, will run on Windows 10 OS, and will be available for $249. The Microsoft Band has a curved display, a barometer sensor for elevation in real-time, and a Corning Gorilla glass 3 display.
Fitbit Will Maintain Leadership
BUSINESS FINANCE NEWS - Oct 11 - Leerink issued a report on Thursdays, maintaining its positive view on Fitbit with an Outperform rating and $79 price objective, despite the launch of Microsoft's new fitness wearable on Tuesday. Although, the stock fell 7% in the following two days, the investment firm believes that Fitbit will continue to maintain its leadership in the wearables markets.
Jawbone Looking Into Ingestables And Implantables
ANDROID AUTHORITY - Oct 9 - Jawbone has been investing a considerable amount of resources into developing internal sensors. The company has also been researching fitness sensors that the user would swallow or implant. These sensors would remain in a user’s bloodstream and would be capable of actively monitoring a variety of factors.
by John Dye
See full article at Android Authority
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