WAREABLE - Jan 15 - A spokesperson for Basis confirmed that the smartwatch-style functionality, which enables users to get messages from their smartphone on their fitness watch, will be available to consumers by the end of January. However, reviews and feedback on the Basis forum reveals problems with the Peak's syncing abilities, with nearly half of Amazon's reviews for the Basis Peak at one or two stars, with complaints of syncing problems with the device.
Basis Peak Now Streams Heart Rate To Other Apps
CNET NEWS - Nov 20 - The device now supports Bluetooth GATT, which will allow the Peak to act as a wrist-worn heart rate monitor for other popular fitness apps, and use their features to enhance the Basis Peak. Strava, RunKeeper and Endomondo will be among the first apps. The Peak's promised "smartwatch" notifications aren't here yet, but should arrive by mid-December via a firmware upgrade.
Intel Unveils Basis Peak
THE STREET - Sep 30 - A new fitness and sleep tracker which will retail for $199.99 and be available in early November. In addition to better performance and an improved design, the Peak now has a more powerful sensor design for its heart rate engine and will be capable of displaying smartphone notifications.
Intel Preannounces Basis Peak Smartwatch
PC WORLD - Sep 9 - The fitness band will ship in November and will include smart earbuds for runners that measure heart rate and display the data on a smartphone screen. Intel plans to offer hardware makers "iQ" development kits to allow them to quickly prototype hardware based on Intel's embedded Edison processor and will begin offering an API to take the data collected by Basis and make it available to third-party apps.
Intel's CEO Envisions Wearables That Don't Look Like Wearables
TECH CRUNCH - Aug 30 - Intel CEO Brian Krzanich foresees a day when a wearable is no longer seen a one-size-fits-all device that you put on your wrist. Intel acquired wearable maker Basis for~ $100M earlier this year, but the $150 Basis B1 had a couple of downsides; it was bulkier than most of the other fitness trackers out there and it wasn't exactly attractive to anyone who cared very much about fashion. Krzanich said to expect some things from Intel at New York Fashion Week, and teased that whatever products are put on display will look more like a fashion accessory than what most users have come to think of as wearables today.
Basis CEO: Wearable Firms Need To Be Thoughtful
VENTURE BEAT – July 9 – Basis CEO Jeff Holove believes wearable firms need to be more thoughtful about their implementation of wearables to succeed. The devices have to be very valuable for consumers. Holove is concerned about companies turning off consumers with poor approaches to wearables, such as Samsung's first Galaxy Gear.
BodyMedia Fit Most Accurate For Calories Burned
POP SUGAR – June 11 – A research study published in Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise concluded that the BodyMedia Fit was the most accurate fitness tracker for calories burned, with a 9.3% error rating. It uses an accelerometer, galvanic skin response, and body heat to produce a calorie count. 8 trackers were tested in comparison to a metabolic analyzer. Here are the complete results:
- BodyMedia FIT ($119) - 9.3 percent
- Fitbit Zip ($60) - 10.1 percent
- Fitbit One ($100) - 10.4 percent
- Jawbone UP24 ($150) - 12.2 percent
- Actigraph wGT3X-BT Monitor ($225) - 12.6 percent
- Directlife ($199) - 12.8 percent
- Nike FuelBand SE ($149) - 13.0 percent
- Basis B1 Band ($199) - 23.5 percent
Intel Bought A Mediocre Gadget Maker
READWRITE - Mar 25 - Intel has acquired Basis Science, the maker of a line of health and wellness bands. For now, Basis will continue to sell and develop its bands that track heart rate, sleep, and activity while supporting Intel’s future ambitions in the business.
Intel Bought Basis For Around $100M
TECH CRUNCH - Mar 4 - Intel has won the Basis auction at a price of ~$100-$150M. Basis makes wristwatch health trackers is capturing 7% of the market versus competitor Jawbone’s 21%.
3 Fitness Trackers For Runners
MASHABLE - Feb 26 -
1. Mio Alpha
Alpha pairs with Runkeeper, Endomondo and MapMyFitness. It sends both heart rate and heart rate zone as audio cues, along with the existing distance and speed cues in Runkeeper. Alpha is meant to be used for the duration of your fitness activity. The watch is waterproof, but not for swimmers because the motion of water throws off the monitor. Heart rate data is accurate for running up to 14 miles per hour. It costs $199.
2. Sync Burn
You'll never have to charge the Sync Burn, and at $129 it's one of the more affordable wrist-worn heart rate trackers available. The Burn works with MapMyRun. MapMyRun is free, but an MVP membership ($30/year) is required to view your heart rate log.
3. Basis
The Basis is the best choice for runners interested in utilizing heart rate training, but who also want to explore activity tracking such as sleep patterns, step counting and skin temperature. Basis has two versions, the B1 for $179 and the Carbon Steel for $199.
Jawbone UP, Nike Fuelband, FitBit, And Basis Review
BUSINESS2COMMUNITY - Feb 21 -
Jawbone UP Band – tracks activity and sleep patterns. Users can also manually log workouts, food intake, and moods, and set an alarm to ensure movement throughout the day. The info collected seemed accurate, but there is a certain amount of error when it comes to wrist movement. Food intake, to calculate calories in and out, will only be as accurate as the user who is entering the info.
Nike+ Fuelband SE – focuses on activity versus an overall view. The band tracks movements and activity. Users can track specific activities by creating “sessions,” which are available on the app. There isn’t too much “coaching”, but there is motivation in the trophies that provide an element of gamification.
FitBit and FitBit Flex – tracks steps, miles, calories burned, and active minutes. Manual data, that can be stored and showed, includes pounds lost, sleep patterns, food plan, caloric intake and water intake. There is also an opportunity to add friends, goals, and set alarms.
Basis – The Basis collects the most amount and detailed information. It tracks: activity in steps, heart rate, perspiration, body temperature and caloric burn. It has a lot of potential. This product can really help individuals get a handle on their personal body data and could be a step toward personal preventative healthcare.
by Jen Cohen Compton
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Fitness Band Maker Basis Is For Sale
TECHHIVE - Feb 17 - Basis is in acquisition talks with “everyone,” and if it can’t find a buyer, it will have to resort to another round of funding to support R&D. According to reports, Basis has spoken with Google and Apple, and “possibly” even Samsung and Microsoft. Basis is unique for recording more than just steps and sleep data. It uses sensors that measure heart rate, skin temperature and perspiration to more accurately calculate calorie burn and sleep patterns.
by John Phillips
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Basis B1 Review: Lots Of Data, No Answers
THE VERGE - Feb 11 - A whole industry of fitness trackers has cropped up in an effort to help people get a better night's sleep. Fitbit tracks sleep with the Flex and Force, Jawbone does it with the UP band, and Basis just expanded the functionality of its B1 band to include even more data about different sleep cycles. Basis B1 looks like a retro digital watch and can track steps, estimate calories burned, and even the heart rate. It syncs with Basis’ mobile apps for Android and iOS, as well as a desktop. B1 doesn’t have a built-in vibrating alarm, which is common among other wrist-worn fitness trackers. B1 can tell how many times you turned over in the night, how often you got out of bed, and how long you were in light, deep, and REM sleep. B1 gives a lot of data, but not a lot of answers. It can tell how you slept, but not how to improve it.
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