Did Apple’s Tim Cook Overreach about Sitting?

Did Apple’s Tim Cook Overreach about Sitting?

Last week, Tim Cook of Apple stated that “a lot of doctors think that sitting is the new cancer.” He made this point in an effort to drum up demand for the (as of yet not shipping) Apple Watch, and his hyperbolic comment has drawn a lot of criticism in the...
CES 2015: Epson Adds Fitness Watches

CES 2015: Epson Adds Fitness Watches

At CES 2015, Epson showed their new series of Runsense exercise watches. As we mentioned last fall, Epson has shown signs of making a serious foray into the wearables market, and these new products expand on that effort. The company showed three models of the Runsense...
Wearable Interest on the Rise

Wearable Interest on the Rise

The market research firm Futuresource Consulting recently released the results of their recent survey of consumer interest in wearable technology. In October, the company repeated a survey that they had conducted just five months earlier in May 2014. The survey...
Sensor System for Seniors Needs No WiFi [video]

Sensor System for Seniors Needs No WiFi [video]

  Helping older family members live independently is a growing challenge for many people. A variety of “smart home” systems are available, and one recently released a new wearable component. Lively has a wireless network system that now includes a...
A Fitness Watch with Heart

A Fitness Watch with Heart

If you want something more than just a fitness band, but want something less than a full-blown smartwatch, you might want to take a look at the Wellograph. This $350 wrist-worn Health Tech has been shipping since August, and provides more information than your average...