Peloton delivers blockbuster Q4 amid pandemic demand surgePeloton said connected fitness subscriptions climbed 113% to over 1.09 million, while paid digital subscriptions grew 210% to over 316,800.September 10, 2020 by Natalie Gagliordi in Health
Google's $2.1 billion purchase of Fitbit is completeThe Internet giant first announced the deal in November 2019.January 14, 2021 by Natalie Gagliordi in Health
Amazon buys prescription delivery startup PillPackPillPack is pitched as a way to bring convenience to people who take multiple medications every day.June 28, 2018 by Natalie Gagliordi in Health
Best Buy's Lively app now available on Apple Watch as part of retailer's healthcare pushThe retailer is in the midst of a five-year plan to move from selling wearables and devices to adding the analytics and services needed to help senior citizens age in place.March 3, 2021 by Natalie Gagliordi in Health
Health-related apps are driving growth in smartwatch sales, says IDCThe market leaders for wrist-worn wearables include Xiaomi, Apple, Huawei, Fitbit and Samsung, in that order.September 12, 2019 by Natalie Gagliordi in Health
Apple, Fitbit turn to healthcare to cement smartwatch leadership: IDCResearch firm IDC notes how Apple and Fitbit are focusing on the healthcare space as a way up the value proposition from basic wearables.December 3, 2018 by Natalie Gagliordi in Health
Under Armour says 150 million MyFitnessPal accounts hit by data breachThe fitness apparel company learned that data on 150 million accounts for the site and app were breached earlier this week.March 29, 2018 by Natalie Gagliordi in Health
Fitbit, NIH launch digital health tech initiative supporting precision medicine studyThis is the first digital health technology initiative for the All of Us program, which launched in May 2018 .January 16, 2019 by Natalie Gagliordi in Health
Alphabet's Verily forms joint venture with ResMed to study sleep apneaThe goal is to develop software that can be used by healthcare professionals to identify, diagnose, treat and manage sleep apnea in patients.July 11, 2018 by Natalie Gagliordi in Health