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May 7, 2013

Fitbit's latest activity tracker syncs wirelessly via Bluetooth 4.0-enabled devices

Fitbit on Monday released the Fitbit Flex, the only activity tracking wristband on the market to sync wirelessly on-the-go via Bluetooth 4.0 to select iOS and Android devices.

December 5, 2012

Misfit Wearables launches next-generation Shine activity tracker

Misfit Wearables is teeing up a revolutionary activity tracking device — the Misfit Shine — that's constructed from aircraft-grade aluminum, is waterproof and is able to wirelessly sync activity data to a smartphone without the need for a Bluetooth connection.

July 19, 2012

FDA clears Accu-Chek Combo, a blood-glucose meter and insulin pump device

Roche on Wednesday announced that it has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration for its Accu-Chek Combo system for insulin pump therapy.

January 4, 2012

Panasonic Group launches hearing aid line featuring wireless connectivity, longer battery life

Panasonic Healthcare Group on Tuesday announced the introduction of the R1-W digital hearing instrument, a line of hearing products that appeals to a broader user base of people with mild to severe hearing loss.

November 4, 2011

Continua members tout innovation in Japan

Drug Store News caught up with Continua Health Alliance’s executive director Chuck Parker following the CEATEC Japan conference, an IT and electronics trade show, to get a glimpse into what tomorrow’s self-care diagnostic devices might look like. 

November 2, 2011

Consumer Cellular gains distribution through Florida-area Walgreens

Consumer Cellular, the exclusive wireless provider for AARP members, on Tuesday announced a distribution agreement for its line of contract-free cellular phones and plans at 826 Walgreens locations throughout Florida.

February 1, 2011

Telehealth innovation takes the stage at CES

LAS VEGAS — While Apple’s iPad and the long line of next-generation electronic tablets hitting the market this year may have been the “sexy” items at last month’s Consumer Electronics Show, it was the unprecedented number of healthcare-related consumer electronics that better served as a harbinger of what’s to come.

January 4, 2011

Cobra's PhoneTag links valuables

Cobra's Bluetooth tagging system, which links a smart phone to its user or other valuables, will make its debut at the International Consumer Electronics Show.

January 3, 2011

Next-generation telehealth devices featured at CES

The Continua Health Alliance and member companies Intel, Trac, Andago, Bluegiga, Texas Instruments and ZyXEL will demonstrate personal connected health solutions this week at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, held from Jan. 6 to 9 here, the alliance announced Monday.

September 26, 2010

Low-priced gifts are all aglow this holiday season

Gifts with a lower price point may be the winners again this holiday season. “Based...

September 14, 2010

3M launches new pocket projectors for on-the-go use

3M has added two new products to its line of pocket projectors, making it convenient...