wearable tracker

By  Jonah Comstock 12:19 pm July 20, 2016
The judge in the class action suit against Fitbit, a suit that alleges the wearable company made misleading claims about its sleep tracking feature, has denied Fitbit's motion to dismiss the case. The case could still be dismissed on other grounds or settled out of court. James Brickman of California filed suit in May 2015 -- just after Fitbit announced its intention to go public. Brickman, who...
By  Jonah Comstock 09:20 am September 11, 2014
Apple's big wearable announcement Tuesday was met with excitement by some and disappointment by others. While health and fitness is a major selling point of the device, it's not the standout health wearable that it might have been. And with a price point starting at $349, it's a hard sell for consumers just looking for a better Fitbit. The health tracker Apple Watch most resembles is the Basis...
By  Jonah Comstock 11:02 am July 21, 2014
Sensoria Fitness socks, which come with a snap-on anklet. Sensoria Fitness, the wearable sensor company formerly known as Heapsylon, has raised $5 million from Italian investor Reply SpA. In exchange, Reply SpA will acquire a hefty 20 percent interest in the company. Although Sensoria reported the raise in a press release, VentureBeat uncovered the amount. Reply SpA will also work with...