by Alfred Poor | January 27, 2015 | Fitness
We don’t generally cover products here that are just fitness devices. However, I’m making an exception for the Flip health and fitness monitor because it could be a bellwether for Health Tech wearable devices of the future. I saw this at CES 2015, and it...
by Alfred Poor | November 12, 2014 | Fitness, Health
Many people don’t want to wear a watch. Many others already wear one, and don’t want to wear another just to track their exercise. That’s why some people may find the new AmpStrip to be an appealing alternative to fitness bands. According to...
by Alfred Poor | August 29, 2014 | Medical
One of the big advantages of wearable Health Tech for medical applications is that it can provide continuous observation of a patient, either at home or in a hospital. This rich information can help medical professionals spot transient events, trends in vital signs,...
by Alfred Poor | August 28, 2014 | Health
What matters to you in a fitness tracker? Is it steps taken during the day? Heart rate or blood oxygen level? The Chinese company Fineck has a different target in their sights: your spine. The company makes a necklace that detects your motion throughout the day, and...