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- Business Insider 01:20January 15, 2020The best smartwatches for womenWe tested dozens of smartwatches to see which ones are best for women in terms of style, size, and function.
The 40mm Apple Watch Series 5 is the best high-tech smartwatch for women with its simple interface and attractive looks.
If you're looking for men's or unisex styles, check out our guide to the best smartwatches overall. The first smartwatches were bulky, ugly monstrosities that only the most ardent of tech addicts could stomach wearing every day, but over the past few years, smartwatches have become much more fashionable.
As more and more fashion-forward brands join the latest tech craze, smartwatches for women have started to arrive. Fossil, Skagen, and Kate Spade are getting into the wearable world. Of course, traditional tech companies are taking notice of the trend, too.
Apple was one of the first tech companies to make female-friendly Apple Watch styles, and it remains the only company to have successfully made a smartwatch that's small enough for those with thinner wrists. Meanwhile, Samsung and others have dabbled in making attractive versions of their smartwatches for women.
As a female tech reviewer for the past six years, I've tested nearly every smartwatch that has come out to date — no matter how big or masculine in design — so I can confidently say that these are the best smartwatches for women.
Our buying guide of the best smartwatches for women includes all kinds of watches to suit every style, so whether you like gold, silver, or a unique finish; whether you like chunky watches, slim ones, or futuristic styles, we've got you covered.
Here are the best smartwatches for women: Best smartwatch for women overall: 40mm Apple Watch Series 5
Best smartwatch with feminine details: Kate Spade Scallop 2
Best smartwatch with a classic design: Fossil Q Julianna HR
Best smartwatch with a minimalist design: Skagen Falster 2 Updated on 1/14/2020 by Jen Gushue: Updated prices, links, and formatting.
The best smartwatch for women overall
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The Apple Watch Series 5 has an always-on watch face, a female-friendly fit, and excellent fitness features.
It doesn't get better than the Apple Watch Series 5. The new slimmer body and always-on watch face make it sleeker and more stylish than ever before. The unique modern design works for both men and women.
The smartwatch comes in 40mm and 44mm styles to fit wrists big and small. You can buy it in several finishes to match your style and there are dozens of Apple-made and third-party watch bands to make the watch your own. Apple brought back the premium ceramic and stainless steel finishes, too.
No other smartwatch offers this much variety and customization, especially when it comes to female-friendly options. The Apple Watch is the only smartwatch I've ever worn regularly each day for months on end. I've reviewed dozens of Android Wear watches, and although many of them are nice looking as well and they have improved over the years, they're not as fully featured or easy to use as the Apple Watch. They're not quite as slim or natural-looking on my wrist, either.
The Apple Watch boasts cutting-edge smartwatch tech including mobile payments with Apple Pay, stand-alone GPS, full waterproofing up to 50 meters, and thousands of apps. The user interface is very simple and attractive. It's easy to use and it has advanced, easy-to-use fitness tracking features, thanks to many sensors and an excellent heart rate monitor.
The Series 5 can even detect when you fall and even alert emergency contacts if need be, as well as an electrical heart rate sensor that works with an app to alert you to heart health issues. The electrocardiogram (ECG) app has been certified by the Food & Drug Administration.
You can also get an LTE version of the Series 5 for standalone smartwatch functions like calls, texts, and internet access. That way, you can leave your phone at home when you go out on a run or a long hike.
The LTE connection will cost you a monthly fee at most carriers, and the LTE model does cost more. Most people probably don't need LTE, frankly, unless you regularly go on hikes or long runs and you don't want to be weighed down with your phone. Still, it's a nice option to have.
The Series 5 lasts a full day on a charge, but you can get more out of it if you don't get notifications from every app on your iPhone. The new always-on display does lessen the battery life a bit, too.
While other companies struggle to pack tons of tech into bulky smartwatches, Apple effortlessly offers all the tech you need in the most compact and attractive smartwatch you can buy.
Pros: Gorgeous larger screen, slimmer watch case, haptic feedback from the crown, great watch faces, tons of band options, lots of apps, new health-focused features
Cons: Expensive, battery life is short, only works with iPhone
The best with feminine details
Kate Spade
The Kate Spade Scallop 2 is a truly feminine, whimsical, and charming smartwatch that packs serious tech features like a heart rate monitor, GPS, and NFC for mobile payments.
Most smartwatches are still more unisex than specifically made for women. Even though Fossil, Skagen, and Apple make very convincing unisex watches that women can actually wear, none of them are unapologetically feminine. If you, like me, have been waiting for the day when you can look at a smartwatch and say, "Oh my God! It's so cute!" your day has come.
The Kate Spade Scallop 2 is fully and completely designed for women. The round metal watch casing is relatively slim, very sleek, and absolutely adorable because it has the cute little detail of scalloping around the watch face.
The watch faces themselves are classic Kate Spade designs. You get a sultry winking moon face with perfectly curled lashes, calling you a leading lady; cute bubbly balloons for a digital watch face with numbers; a speeding cab that reassures you that you'll be there in a New York minute; and a daisy that loses petals as the time ticks away.
The scalloped silicone band in black, a leather band in blush pink, or the well-made slim metal bracelet style watch band complete the feminine look. It is these little touches that make this watch so fun.
Underneath all the fun design is Wear OS (formerly Android Wear) with all its skills and limitations. Like all the other Wear OS watches in our guide, you can pair it an iPhone or Android device to get apps and all your notifications.
The second-generation Scallop even has GPS, NFC for payments, and a heart rate monitor, making it more high tech than ever.
Pros: Adorable design, feminine watch faces and casing, cute straps, subtle details for fun, GPS, NFC, heart rate monitor
Cons: A bit expensive
The best with a classic design
Fossil
The Fossil Q Julianna HR is a sleek smartwatch with a classic design, a heart rate monitor, GPS, NFC, and the power of WearOS.
If you're an Android user who wants a female-friendly smartwatch, you're in luck. Over the past few years, fashion brands and watchmakers have been making great Wear OS smartwatches. Fossil's smartwatch line continues to grow each year, and the new Q Julianna HR is its fifth-generation model.
In the new version, the watch casing is smaller and less bulky, and there's also the latest tech like a heart rate sensor, GPS, and NFC for mobile payments.
Fossil offers several different finishes for the Q Julianna's watch casing. I love the simple rose gold casing and leather strap option, but you can also get one with a metal bracelet.
If you don't like any of the included straps, Fossil and other brands sell dozens of 22mm watch straps you can choose instead to really make the Q Julianna your own.
It's a chunky watch, which is great for those who like bigger watches. Even though it's stylish, this smartwatch is also waterproof up to 3 ATM, so you can swim with it on.
As for the tech inside, the Q Julianna runs Wear OS (previously known as Android Wear) and works with thousands of apps on the Google Play Store. You can answer texts, interact with notifications, and choose your own watch face — just like you would on any other smartwatch. Fossil has lots of nice watch faces in feminine colors, too.
It'll work with both Android phones and the iPhone, but it's best with Android devices. When Android Wear watches are paired to the iPhone, a lot of functions no longer work, and you're left with a pretty watch that gives you notifications.
Pros: Classic watch design, stylish color options, lots of compatible watch straps, and it's compatible with iPhones and Android phones
Cons: It's a bit chunky, not as good with iPhone
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< Insider Picks Guides, Tech, Smartwatch, Women, Tech Guides, Best Guides, Buying Guide, Guide Update, Insider Picks 2020, Wearables, > - Business Insider 19:03January 14, 2020THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT: How the big four US insurers rank on digital feature awareness — and what it means for customer satisfaction (AET, ANTM, CI, UHC)This is a preview of THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT from Business Insider Intelligence.
This report is exclusively available to enterprise subscribers. To learn more about getting access to this report, click here. As digital permeates every corner of the US healthcare sector, the big four US insurers — Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare — have padded their health plans with digital tools that customers can use to seek medical advice, navigate costs, or contact customer service.
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And several of these features are considered must-haves for respondents to our proprietary survey who are US Tech Early Adopters, or those who identified as either a first adopter or early adopter of new technologies.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:Respira raised over $2 million to disrupt the embattled vape industry with a heat-free vaporizer. Here's the pitch deck that made it happen.Wayland Group just revealed it's shedding workers as the Canadian cannabis firm restructures amid an industry shakeout$2.2 billion Bright Health just struck a deal to buy a health plan and gain a big foothold in the lucrative Medicare Advantage market
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- Mashable 02:37January 11, 2020The coolest (and silliest) wearables that don’t go on your wristThere's no shortage of objects to make you bionic at CES. Medical devices, like hearing aids, have been taken to the next level, and there are even silly hats outfitted with lasers that purportedly stimulate hair growth.
But does any device you wear on your body qualify as a “wearable”? The term, which is dumb, most frequently describes activity-focused smartwatches or other wrist bands (and there were a ton of great ones this year). But at CES 2020, there were also plenty of smart objects to wear on other parts of your body that produce information about health, activity, and other functions. Read more...More about Ces, Wearables, Smart Devices, Smart Tech, and Tech
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- Mashable 02:37January 11, 2020The coolest (and silliest) wearables that don’t go on your wristThere's no shortage of objects to make you bionic at CES. Medical devices, like hearing aids, have been taken to the next level, and there are even silly hats outfitted with lasers that purportedly stimulate hair growth.
But does any device you wear on your body qualify as a “wearable”? The term, which is dumb, most frequently describes activity-focused smartwatches or other wrist bands (and there were a ton of great ones this year). But at CES 2020, there were also plenty of smart objects to wear on other parts of your body that produce information about health, activity, and other functions. Read more...More about Ces, Wearables, Smart Devices, Smart Tech, and Tech
< Ces, Wearables, Smart Devices, Smart Tech, Tech > - Business Insider 23:18January 10, 20207 best new fitness tech products we saw at CES 2020CES/Alyssa Powell/Business Insider Fitness tech remains one of the biggest categories at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Interactive at-home workout systems like Peloton and NordicTrack continue to influence new products like the Ergatta Digital Rower and the Amazfit HomeStudio.
Along with smartwatch announcements from Suunto and a unique wearable from SmartTools, CES also featured an odd-yet-interesting new e-bike built for the water.
You can also check out the best products of CES 2020 overall, for home and kitchen, for computing, for TVs, for smart home, and more on Insider Picks. With grandiose TV installations and enough smart home gadgets to fill the Palace of Versailles, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas may not seem like a haven for fitness-related tech. In recent years, however, it's become a who's who of activity trackers, interactive at-home workout gear, and smart fitness equipment — and CES 2020 was no different.
But while this year's show yet again delivered on the promise of fitness innovation, it wasn't via traditional players like Garmin, Peloton, or Fitbit — each of remained relatively quiet. Instead, the most noteworthy brands making significant commotion in the space were the sport watch company, Suunto, and the audio brand, Jabra.
The rest were relative unknowns, either making their first appearance at CES or returning to the show under the guise of a new brand name. Despite the absence of big brands, the fitness gear flowing out of CES 2020 didn't disappoint — and it served as a promising sign for the future of the industry. Here's the best fitness tech we saw at this year's show.
The best fitness tech at CES 2020: Best at-home workout system: Amazfit HomeStudio
Best workout earbuds: Jabra Elite Active 75t
Best fitness wearable: SmartTools SmartCuffs
Best fitness smartwatch: Suunto 7
Best innovative fitness: NURVV Run
Best unorthodox fitness device: Manta5 Hydrofoil XE-1 E-Bike
Honorable mention: Ergatta Digital Rower
Best at-home workout system
Huami
Amazfit HomeStudio (price not available yet)
With the popularity of both Peloton's bike and treadmill growing at a rapid clip, other companies have done their best to emulate the success. The latest attempt comes from a joint project via the wearable company Huami and fitness brand Studio called the Amazfit HomeStudio.
Like a mashup of the Peloton Tread and a Mirror, the HomeStudio looks to capitalize on the rise of accessing high-quality, on-demand workout classes from the comfort of one's home — its familiar design doesn't hurt, either.
The system comes in two varieties: A slat belt treadmill capable of reaching speeds of up to 12 mph or a more compact, foldable treadmill that tops out at 9 mph. Both also come standard with a 43-inch HD display called the Smart Gym Hub (the display itself goes by the name of Glass). This is where users are able to access its variety of workout classes. They aren't all just focused on running, either, as it also offers yoga, sculpting, stretching routines, and others.
When put together, the resulting product looks somewhat like a moving sidewalk pointed towards a giant iPhone. Though this may seem kind of funky in theory, in practice it makes sense. Since you won't always use the treadmill aspect for each workout, having the ability to move it to the side to stand in front of the display unhindered is a nice touch.
The final piece to the HomeStudio package is a 3D scanner built into the display. This analyzes your form as you work out and allows for feedback on your technique. Pricing information wasn't shared during the show, though Huami said it would be announced soon.
Best workout earbuds
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Jabra Elite Active 75t ($200 — available for preorder, shipping February 3)
When Jabra released the Elite Active 65ts roughly two years ago, the company set a standard for audio quality and design as it relates to fitness-ready headphones. At CES 2020, Jabra raised the bar yet again with the Elite Active 75t, the next iteration of its line of true wireless earbuds. Featuring improvements of what made its predecessor so popular, the 75ts excel in a few major categories: fit, sound quality, battery life, and durability.
Jabra says it "scanned thousands of ears" and developed an advanced algorithm to come up with a fit that's perfect for anyone, whether they have small, large, or different-sized ears. A proper fit is vital, too — no one wants to constantly adjust their earbuds during a workout. It also helps that they're comfortable and could easily be forgotten (if not for the music coming out of them) while running or biking.
Sound-wise, the 75ts deliver some of the highest-quality audio for a true wireless bud. Both the bass and percussion are strong on its standard audio setting, though anyone can customize the equalizer to their liking via the Jabra app. There's even a feature that lets some outside noise in called HearThrough.
Don't worry about leaving home without at least a few hours of battery life with these, either. The 75ts, fully-charged, offer up to 7.5 hours of continuous battery life, as well as up to 28 hours when you include its charging case. The case is even able to charge dead earbuds to one-hour of battery life after just 15 minutes, meaning you won't have to sit around and wait that long to use them again.
A workout earbud wouldn't be complete without some assurance of durability and the 75ts more than accomplish that. Dubbed "workout-proof," the buds are both fully waterproof and sweatproof, meaning even they won't falter during even the most grueling of workouts. It also means they'll hold up while running or biking in the rain.
The Jabra Elite 75t release February 3, 2020 and are currently available for pre-order for $200.
Best fitness wearable
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Smart Tools Smart Cuffs (starting at $350 — available now)
There's more to fitness training than just rep after rep on the bench press or running five miles a day — rehabbing away from the gym is also critically important. Though many of the techniques used at typical rehab centers haven't always been widely available to the public, a company called Smart Tools wants to change that with its latest product called Smart Cuffs.
Smart Cuffs is a personalized blood flow restriction pump designed to promote muscle growth, minimize the loss of muscle mass, and build strength. Not unlike the blood pressure machines you see at your local CVS pharmacy, Smart Cuffs are placed on a user's body while a pump is used to constrict the cuff to the desired degree.
According to Smart Tools, "blood flow restriction stimulates muscle growth without putting stress on joints since it practiced primarily with low-intensity resistance training." For anyone who's never done it before, the Smart Cuffs feature built-in safety mechanisms to assure they're never used improperly. This means that if the cuff's pressure goes above what is recommended, it automatically shuts off and releases. Smart Tools also offers its own certification courses to promote safe use of the product and basic knowledge for anyone interested.
Though the practice of blood flow restriction is nothing new, its availability outside of a rehab clinic is. Smart Cuffs may not be a must-have for every gym-goer, but the fact it's bringing something to market that hasn't always been easily accessible is a win for the fitness community.
Smart Cuffs are available for purchase now as either a set of two cuffs for $350, four cuffs for $600, or a clinical set of 10 cuffs for $1,500. Each package also comes with a travel case and a standard hand gauge.
See the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:I've stayed at the Disneyland Hotel 10 times but you don't have to be a super fan to see its value with prime park access, an expansive pool, and themed roomsThe 10 best new smart home gadgets we saw at CES 2020Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, which was the inspiration for Walt Disney World's Grand Floridian Resort, is a seaside splurge I've gladly made three years in a row — here's whySEE ALSO: The 16 best new products we saw at CES 2020
< Features, IP CES 2020, CES 2020, Fitness, At-Home Fitness, best of CES 2020, Insider Picks 2020, IP Graphics, IP Roundup, Smartwatch, Wearables, Alyssa Powell, > - Business Insider 19:40January 9, 2020These new wireless earbuds have some of AirPods' best features and are smart enough to respond to your head movementsLisa Eadicicco/Business Insider The TicPods 2 and TicPods 2 Pro are wireless earbuds that resemble Apple's AirPods and offer some of the same features, like easy pairing once the case's lid is flipped open and the ability to detect when they're in your ears.
The Pro version is also capable of responding to your head movements, allowing you to dismiss an incoming call by shaking your head.
CES, the annual tech show is Las Vegas, is full of AirPods-esque headphones such as the TicPods, providing further evidence that wireless headphones have become the fastest-growing segment in the wearable tech industry.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. In the years since Apple's AirPods debuted in 2016, dozens of competitors have surfaced — some made by tech giants like Samsung, Amazon, and Microsoft, and others developed by lesser-known accessory makers.
CES, the massive technology conference that happens every year in Las Vegas, is full of headphones like these. Mobvoi's $99 TicPods 2 and $140 TicPods 2 Pro, which were announced at the show and launch on January 15, are yet another such example. The new TicPods and other AirPods alternatives that dominated the showroom floor at CES further suggests that a growing number of companies are hoping to challenge Apple's dominance in the wireless earbuds industry. See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: Apple just revealed its AirPods Pro for $249, which feature noise cancellation. Here's everything that was wrong with the $159 pair of the wireless headphones.See Also:I drove Segway's bizarre egg-shaped scooter, and it was extremely difficult to useAn uncritical Teen Vogue story about Facebook caused bewilderment about whether it's sponsored content before the entire article vanishedEmma Chamberlain, YouTuber and Gen Z influencer, says the term 'influencer' is 'disgusting' in cover story for CosmopolitanSEE ALSO: This Android phone costs less than $500 and has a bunch of features that even the $1,000 iPhone 11 Pro is missing
< AirPods, AirPods Pro, TicPods 2, TicPods 2 Pro, CES 2020, Wireless earbuds, Tech, Apple, Wearables, > - Mashable 22:39January 7, 2020This focus-boosting device could be the answer to getting more doneTL;DR: Get your attention span back on track with the FOCI wearable for $69, a 42% savings during this sale. Do you find yourself scrolling through Instagram every time you cross off a task from your to-do list? You're not alone. People's attention spans are shrinking and we're all flakier than ever.
Technology is undoubtedly one of the main culprits as to why we're this way, but unplugging isn't exactly an option as it's now inextricable from our daily lives. The next best thing to do is find a way to become more focused, and the FOCI has a science-backed approach on how to accomplish that. Read more...More about Wearables, Activity Trackers, Mindfulness, Mashable Shopping, and Consumer Tech
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- Mashable 22:39January 7, 2020This focus-boosting device could be the answer to getting more doneTL;DR: Get your attention span back on track with the FOCI wearable for $69, a 42% savings during this sale. Do you find yourself scrolling through Instagram every time you cross off a task from your to-do list? You're not alone. People's attention spans are shrinking and we're all flakier than ever.
Technology is undoubtedly one of the main culprits as to why we're this way, but unplugging isn't exactly an option as it's now inextricable from our daily lives. The next best thing to do is find a way to become more focused, and the FOCI has a science-backed approach on how to accomplish that. Read more...More about Wearables, Activity Trackers, Mindfulness, Mashable Shopping, and Consumer Tech
< Wearables, Activity Trackers, Mindfulness, Mashable Shopping, Consumer Tech > - Business Insider 19:01December 31, 2019THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT: How the big four US insurers rank on digital feature awareness — and what it means for customer satisfaction (AET, ANTM, CI, UHC)This is a preview of THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT from Business Insider Intelligence.
This report is exclusively available to enterprise subscribers. To learn more about getting access to this report, click here. As digital permeates every corner of the US healthcare sector, the big four US insurers — Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare — have padded their health plans with digital tools that customers can use to seek medical advice, navigate costs, or contact customer service.
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And several of these features are considered must-haves for respondents to our proprietary survey who are US Tech Early Adopters, or those who identified as either a first adopter or early adopter of new technologies.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:Top investors from one of the earliest cannabis-focused funds share their 3 best tips for making a successful pitchTech giants like Google and Amazon are beefing up their healthcare strategies. Here's how 7 tech titans are tackling the $3.6 trillion industry.Companies like Walmart, CVS, and Amazon are beefing up their healthcare strategies. Here are their plans to upend the $3.6 trillion industry.
< Digital Health, BI Intellgience, Health Insurance, mHealth, Telemedicine, Telehealth, Insurtech, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, anthem, Wearables, Apple Watch, healthcare costs, Virtual care, Samsung, Garmin, Health Insurers, Healthcare startup, Health, AET, ANTM, CI, UHC > - Business Insider 16:33December 31, 2019Samsung is taking a page out of Apple's playbook by opening stores across the US. Here's how retail spaces from the competing tech giants compare. (AAPL)Katie Canales/Business Insider Apple opened its first retail store in 2001. It was an innovative idea at the time, allowing customers to test out tech products first-hand in a store before buying.
It has proven to be successful, and other retailers have since followed suit.
Samsung recently opened its fourth US retail store in Palo Alto, California. We paid the space a visit to see what it offers Samsung users — and how it differs from Apple's retail experience. Here's how the two compare.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Apple pioneered the modern concept of a retail store for technology brands.
The tech giant opened its first location in 2001 to give customers first-hand experience with and knowledge of its line of products. People could actually use the products in-store and store associates could offer useful tidbits about devices. The stores were considered an experimental feat in retail at the time.
But the concept has proven to be a hit ever since, allowing customers to test out everything from smartphones, computers, and other gadgetry to providing device repair and support. Other tech and non-tech retailers have followed suit, like Glossier, AT&T, Tesla, and Verizon, as reported by Digiday. Because shoppers are increasingly gravitating to the web for their shopping needs, retailers have needed to evolve the traditional retail experience if they are going to bring customers into stores.
In 2016, rival Samsung joined that mix when the South Korea-based electronics titan opened its first retail store in New York City. It's since launched four locations, with the most recent in the heart of Silicon Valley.
We paid the Palo Alto store a visit ahead of its grand opening in December and decided to compare it to Apple's retail space. We found that they differed in lighting setups and retail displays, but were similar in that they both offer the full breadth of each company's product lines and have a heavy focus on more informed product use.
Check it out.Samsung now has four US retail locations with its latest store opening in Palo Alto, California. We visited ahead of its opening in mid-December 2019, and the storefront was still in the works.
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It's similar to Apple's minimal and to-the-point storefront branding. The Cupertino, California-based company now has over 500 stores.
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The most noticeable characteristic upon entering the Samsung store in Palo Alto was its purple- and blue-hued lighting.
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See the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:Google is expected to release a cheaper version of its Pixel 4 smartphone next year — here's what it may look like'Does my iPhone have AppleCare?': How to check your AppleCare+ warranty status in 2 waysThe 27 biggest tech scandals of 2019SEE ALSO: Samsung's wildly ambitious $2,000 folding phone that was breaking on people after days of use is finally set to arrive in September — here's the whole saga so far
< Features, Visual Slideshow, Samsung, Apple, Retail Stores, Apple Store, Samsung Store, Apple devices, Smartphones, Wearables, AAPL > - Business Insider 19:01December 24, 2019THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT: How the big four US insurers rank on digital feature awareness — and what it means for customer satisfaction (AET, ANTM, CI, UHC)This is a preview of THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT from Business Insider Intelligence.
This report is exclusively available to enterprise subscribers. To learn more about getting access to this report, click here. As digital permeates every corner of the US healthcare sector, the big four US insurers — Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare — have padded their health plans with digital tools that customers can use to seek medical advice, navigate costs, or contact customer service.
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And several of these features are considered must-haves for respondents to our proprietary survey who are US Tech Early Adopters, or those who identified as either a first adopter or early adopter of new technologies.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:Companies like Google and Microsoft are making big investments in startups looking to disrupt healthcare. Here's where 5 top tech giants are placing their bets.Dispensed: A look back on the Obamacare decade, top healthcare VCs predict 2020, and a fertility startup scoopTHE US HOME HEALTHCARE REPORT: How the healthcare industry is tapping into the booming home care market in 2020
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This report is exclusively available to enterprise subscribers. To learn more about getting access to this report, click here. As digital permeates every corner of the US healthcare sector, the big four US insurers — Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare — have padded their health plans with digital tools that customers can use to seek medical advice, navigate costs, or contact customer service.
Business Insider Intelligence
And several of these features are considered must-haves for respondents to our proprietary survey who are US Tech Early Adopters, or those who identified as either a first adopter or early adopter of new technologies.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:Bright Health just added $635 million to its war chest as the health startup plots a massive expansionDispensed: Sanofi's new plan, UnitedHealth's growing bet on medical care, and why Anthem isn't getting into the primary care businessThere are tens of thousands of mold spores in the air at all times, but that's just one reason why mold is so difficult to control
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< Alphabet, Antitrust, Department of Justice, doj, fitbit, Fitness trackers, FTC, Google, health data, health wearables, Mergers and Acquisitions, wearables > - Observer 22:36December 11, 2019DOJ Probes Google’s Fitbit Acquisition Over Consumer Health Data ConcernsThe $2.1 billion merger is slated to be complete in early 2020—but that's now likely to change.
< Alphabet, Antitrust, Department of Justice, doj, fitbit, Fitness trackers, FTC, Google, health data, health wearables, Mergers and Acquisitions, wearables > - Business Insider 19:01December 10, 2019THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT: How the big four US insurers rank on digital feature awareness — and what it means for customer satisfaction (AET, ANTM, CI, UHC)This is a preview of THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT from Business Insider Intelligence.
This report is exclusively available to enterprise subscribers. To learn more about getting access to this report, click here. As digital permeates every corner of the US healthcare sector, the big four US insurers — Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare — have padded their health plans with digital tools that customers can use to seek medical advice, navigate costs, or contact customer service.
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And several of these features are considered must-haves for respondents to our proprietary survey who are US Tech Early Adopters, or those who identified as either a first adopter or early adopter of new technologies.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:Anthem doesn't want to own your doctor, and the CEO shared why it's pursuing a strategy that's the exact opposite of its biggest rivalA former Sequoia partner just joined a $313 million VC fund that's focused on digital health. He told us how he's planning to pick his next investments.Shopping for health insurance is the biggest purchase most Americans make every year, and they're increasingly fed up
< Digital Health, BI Intellgience, Health Insurance, mHealth, Telemedicine, Telehealth, Insurtech, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, anthem, Wearables, Apple Watch, healthcare costs, Virtual care, Samsung, Garmin, Health Insurers, Healthcare startup, Health, AET, ANTM, CI, UHC > - Mashable 22:27December 7, 2019Google finally ends support for the old Google Glass after a controversial lifeOne of the first high-profile wearables is finally about to kick the bucket, several years after a short rollercoaster ride atop the tech news cycle.
Google recently updated the support page for Google Glass Explorer Edition with information about the product's final update. The patch will essentially divorce Google Glass from any of Google's backend services after Feb. 25. Once it's installed and that date rolls by, Glass users won't be able to log in at all with their Google accounts on the device.
After that, the old version of Glass will still work as a sort of husk of its former self. It'll still connect to phones via Bluetooth, support sideloaded apps, and allow photos and videos to be taken with the camera. But mirror apps such as Hangouts, YouTube, and Gmail won't work anymore, per Google's support page. Read more...More about Google, Privacy, Wearables, Google Glass, and Google Glass Banned
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- Mashable 22:27December 7, 2019Google finally ends support for the old Google Glass after a controversial lifeOne of the first high-profile wearables is finally about to kick the bucket, several years after a short rollercoaster ride atop the tech news cycle.
Google recently updated the support page for Google Glass Explorer Edition with information about the product's final update. The patch will essentially divorce Google Glass from any of Google's backend services after Feb. 25. Once it's installed and that date rolls by, Glass users won't be able to log in at all with their Google accounts on the device.
After that, the old version of Glass will still work as a sort of husk of its former self. It'll still connect to phones via Bluetooth, support sideloaded apps, and allow photos and videos to be taken with the camera. But mirror apps such as Hangouts, YouTube, and Gmail won't work anymore, per Google's support page. Read more...More about Google, Privacy, Wearables, Google Glass, and Google Glass Banned
< Google, Privacy, Wearables, Google Glass, Google Glass Banned > - Business Insider 19:00December 3, 2019THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT: How the big four US insurers rank on digital feature awareness — and what it means for customer satisfaction (AET, ANTM, CI, UHC)This is a preview of THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT from Business Insider Intelligence.
This report is exclusively available to enterprise subscribers. To learn more about getting access to this report, click here. As digital permeates every corner of the US healthcare sector, the big four US insurers — Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare — have padded their health plans with digital tools that customers can use to seek medical advice, navigate costs, or contact customer service.
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And several of these features are considered must-haves for respondents to our proprietary survey who are US Tech Early Adopters, or those who identified as either a first adopter or early adopter of new technologies.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:Dispensed: The state of the consumer genetics market, a thorny issue facing Medicare for All, and a very Happy Thanksgiving to you allA self-driving-car pioneer teamed up with a doctor to create a healthcare AI startup that just raised $16.5 million to upend radiologyThe turkey you're about to eat weighs twice as much as it did a few decades ago
< Digital Health, BI Intellgience, Health Insurance, mHealth, Telemedicine, Telehealth, Insurtech, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, anthem, Wearables, Apple Watch, healthcare costs, Virtual care, Samsung, Garmin, Health Insurers, Healthcare startup, Health, AET, ANTM, CI, UHC > - Business Insider 18:40November 21, 2019I brought Snapchat's new $380 smart glasses on a trip to London, and their biggest selling point was a major letdown (SNAP)Crystal Cox/Business Insider Snapchat has released the newest iteration of its smart sunglasses, called Spectacles 3, designed to let you record pictures and videos from a first-person point of view.
The new model is equipped with two high-res cameras to better capture depth and dimension, which allow for the introduction of 3D filters and effects.
However, these 3D effects — Snapchat's major selling point — are subpar, don't enhance the Spectacles experience, and can only be added later in the Snapchat app after you're done recording.
Snapchat says the Spectacles 3 are essentially just a next step toward AR hardware in the future, a bet that ensures not many users will want to shell out a sky-high $380 for this model.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Snapchat is betting big on a future when augmented reality hardware reigns supreme, but that wager comes at the cost of its newest pair of smart sunglasses, Spectacles 3.
Spectacles 3 were made available to the public on November 12. These new Spectacles come with two cameras and a trendier design, while also costing $380 — $220 more than the previous model released in 2018.
Spectacles design lead Lauryn Morris told Business Insider that the new glasses are designed to be more "premium and sophisticated," meant for the "mid-20s consumer who cares about that style and wants to explore technology." It's a risky move for a company whose first pair of Spectacles amassed a lot of early hype, but failed to deliver and resulted in $40 million worth of unsold inventory.
With a vacation to London scheduled right after Spectacles 3 launched, I decided to take the sunglasses across the pond to try them out in a city know for its cloudy skies and rainy days.At first glance, the Spectacles 3 have an overhauled design that does make them stylish.
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I received a pair of the glasses in "monochromatic black" (though they also come in a carbon color and a lighter "mineral" tone). The black matte finish and circular lenses put them in line with the vintage style that is popular today.
Compared with the oversized look of the first two models of Spectacles, the design of the new pair is a big step up.
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"Form is just as important as function," Spectacles design lead Lauryn Morris told Business Insider. "You choose the clothes you wear because they reflect your style and values."
The biggest change with Spectacles 3 is the addition of a second camera to the glasses. This is intended to "capture the world the way your eyes do," Morris says — that is, the new glasses are designed to capture design and dimension.
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While the symmetrical appearance of previous Spectacles models may have made it seem as if there was two cameras, Spectacles 3 are the first Snapchat glasses to have dual-camera recording capabilities.
See the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:Apple just launched a new battery case for the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro, and it introduces a dedicated camera button for the first timeApple is making a big change to the way it tests new features for the iPhone after iOS 13's messy releaseThe biggest awards show in gaming just revealed this year's nominees, and anyone can vote for the winnersSEE ALSO: Teens are using TikTok as a new way to come out to friends and family, and it shows how vital the app is becoming to Gen Z's LGBTQ community
< Features, BI Photo, Crystal Cox, Tech, Snapchat, Spectacles 3, Spectacles Review, smart glasses, Wearables, SNAP > - Business Insider 19:05November 19, 2019THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT: How the big four US insurers rank on digital feature awareness — and what it means for customer satisfaction (AET, ANTM, CI, UHC)This is a preview of THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT from Business Insider Intelligence.
This report is exclusively available to enterprise subscribers. To learn more about getting access to this report, click here. As digital permeates every corner of the US healthcare sector, the big four US insurers — Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare — have padded their health plans with digital tools that customers can use to seek medical advice, navigate costs, or contact customer service.
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And several of these features are considered must-haves for respondents to our proprietary survey who are US Tech Early Adopters, or those who identified as either a first adopter or early adopter of new technologies.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:Top Google healthcare adviser Toby Cosgrove is joining the board of a company trying to make healthcare more virtualAn unprecedented study suggests the Apple Watch can help detect heart problems. But very few people actually used it to do that.Walgreens and CVS have dueling visions for the future of pharmacies. Here are the biggest obstacles each one faces.
< Digital Health, BI Intellgience, Health Insurance, mHealth, Telemedicine, Telehealth, Insurtech, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, anthem, Wearables, Apple Watch, healthcare costs, Virtual care, Samsung, Garmin, Health Insurers, Healthcare startup, Health, AET, ANTM, CI, UHC > - Business Insider 19:01November 12, 2019THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT: How the big four US insurers rank on digital feature awareness — and what it means for customer satisfaction (AET, ANTM, CI, UHC)This is a preview of THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT from Business Insider Intelligence.
This report is exclusively available to enterprise subscribers. To learn more about getting access to this report, click here. As digital permeates every corner of the US healthcare sector, the big four US insurers — Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare — have padded their health plans with digital tools that customers can use to seek medical advice, navigate costs, or contact customer service.
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And several of these features are considered must-haves for respondents to our proprietary survey who are US Tech Early Adopters, or those who identified as either a first adopter or early adopter of new technologies.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:Investors just bet $3.2 billion that tech will transform healthcare. Here are the top 10 firms making the most digital health investments.Juul has pulled its most popular flavor in a last-ditch effort to stop teens from vapingCompanies like Google and Microsoft are making big investments in startups looking to disrupt healthcare. Here's where 5 top tech giants are placing their bets.
< Digital Health, BI Intellgience, Health Insurance, mHealth, Telemedicine, Telehealth, Insurtech, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, anthem, Wearables, Apple Watch, healthcare costs, Virtual care, Samsung, Garmin, Health Insurers, Healthcare startup, Health, AET, ANTM, CI, UHC > - Observer 22:30November 7, 2019How Google’s Fitbit Acquisition Will Help It Further Compete With AppleGoogle still needs to work on design.
< Android, Apple, apple watch, Art+Logic, fitbit, Fitness trackers, Fossil, Google, Michael Kors, Mobvoi, samsung, wearables > - Business Insider 19:00November 5, 2019THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT: How the big four US insurers rank on digital feature awareness — and what it means for customer satisfaction (AET, ANTM, CI, UHC)This is a preview of THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT from Business Insider Intelligence.
This report is exclusively available to enterprise subscribers. To learn more about getting access to this report, click here. As digital permeates every corner of the US healthcare sector, the big four US insurers — Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare — have padded their health plans with digital tools that customers can use to seek medical advice, navigate costs, or contact customer service.
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And several of these features are considered must-haves for respondents to our proprietary survey who are US Tech Early Adopters, or those who identified as either a first adopter or early adopter of new technologies.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:Iora Health is set to raise more than $100 million as it expands the reach of a new kind of medical clinicThe mysterious spate of vape-related deaths and illnesses continues to grow, confounding experts. Here's what officials knew and when.The man who helped create Google's life sciences venture is launching a biotech hub to help solve healthcare's biggest problem
< Digital Health, BI Intellgience, Health Insurance, mHealth, Telemedicine, Telehealth, Insurtech, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, anthem, Wearables, Apple Watch, healthcare costs, Virtual care, Samsung, Garmin, Health Insurers, Healthcare startup, Health, AET, ANTM, CI, UHC > - Business Insider 21:25October 31, 2019These $600 smart glasses for helping people focus can track your brain waves and will darken the lenses if they sense you're not concentratingNarbis A wellness tech company called Narbis has released smart glasses for children that are meant to help them concentrate.
The glasses have three sensors that can track the wearer's brain waves and detect when they're distracted. The lenses will then darken until the wearer returns to the task at hand.
The glasses will cost $690 and be available in December.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. A Pennsylvania-based wellness technology company called Narbis announced a new pair of smart glasses this week that are meant to change the way kids focus.
The glasses are designed to encourage the wearer to concentrate — Narbis envisions them being used in a situation like homework. According to the company, the glasses provide nuerofeedback, penalizing or rewarding the user based on their brain patterns, which is known as operant conditioning.
For example, the glasses will go dark when the person is distracted, and clear up when the wearer is concentrating. In other words, they can physically prevent the wearer from seeing distractions.
The glasses are available for a discounted preorder price of $590, or for $690 once they become available in early December.
Some analysts have already suggested that wearables might be the future of health tech, as fitness trackers and watches become more common. Other companies are also expanding their wearables to children, like wearable thermometers for babies and trackers for older children. Some research even suggests that wearables can relieve stress and reduce disruptive or self-harming behavior in children with autism and developmental delays. Perhaps smart glasses and other wearables are the future of learning among school-aged children as well.
Here's a close look at how Narbis' smart glasses will work. Neurofeedback is a technique that relies on electrical brain wave sensors. The three sensors on the Narbis glasses go behind each ear and on top of the head.
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The glasses also come with an app, which the company says uses a NASA-designed algorithm to track brain waves and identify relaxation, concentration, or distraction.
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"In an increasingly connected world where we have distractions all around us, Narbis can help people practice ignoring distractions and maintaining concentration while completing tasks," CEO and founder Devon Greco said in the announcement about the glasses.
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See the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:Tim Cook says Apple's new AirPods Pro could be a complement to your current AirPods, not a replacementThe 19 best perks you get with an Amazon Prime membershipPeople have been lining up at Apple stores to buy the new $250 AirPods ProSEE ALSO: Tim Cook hints at a potential future plan to sell iPhones as a subscription service
< Features, Tech, Wearables, smart glasses, Narbis, Kids, Children's wearables, Wearables for kids, > - Business Insider 18:02October 29, 2019THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT: How the big four US insurers rank on digital feature awareness — and what it means for customer satisfaction (AET, ANTM, CI, UHC)This is a preview of THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT from Business Insider Intelligence.
This report is exclusively available to enterprise subscribers. To learn more about getting access to this report, click here. As digital permeates every corner of the US healthcare sector, the big four US insurers — Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare — have padded their health plans with digital tools that customers can use to seek medical advice, navigate costs, or contact customer service.
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And several of these features are considered must-haves for respondents to our proprietary survey who are US Tech Early Adopters, or those who identified as either a first adopter or early adopter of new technologies.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:RANKED: Here are the best and worst pharma deals of the past decade, and why they tanked or triumphedA former scientist at one of Silicon Valley’s top food startups just landed $3.5 million to take on a $240 billion market using tools from Big PharmaHere's everything you need to know about CBD, the cannabis compound that's in everything from coffee to ice cream and could soon be a $16 billion business
< Digital Health, BI Intellgience, Health Insurance, mHealth, Telemedicine, Telehealth, Insurtech, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, anthem, Wearables, Apple Watch, healthcare costs, Virtual care, Samsung, Garmin, Health Insurers, Healthcare startup, Health, AET, ANTM, CI, UHC > - Business Insider 18:02October 22, 2019THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT: How the big four US insurers rank on digital feature awareness — and what it means for customer satisfaction (AET, ANTM, CI, UHC)This is a preview of THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT from Business Insider Intelligence.
This report is exclusively available to enterprise subscribers. To learn more about getting access to this report, click here. As digital permeates every corner of the US healthcare sector, the big four US insurers — Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare — have padded their health plans with digital tools that customers can use to seek medical advice, navigate costs, or contact customer service.
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And several of these features are considered must-haves for respondents to our proprietary survey who are US Tech Early Adopters, or those who identified as either a first adopter or early adopter of new technologies.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:The woman who founded Maven explains how her first career taught her 2 key skills that helped her raise $42 million at the digital-health startupA top executive at UnitedHealth revealed how the company's work in 4 states is key to building its next $100 billion businessAmerica’s largest health insurer is going toe-to-toe with a growing number of venture-backed companies with billions in their war chests. Here’s how UnitedHealthcare plans to beat the disruptors.
< Digital Health, BI Intellgience, Health Insurance, mHealth, Telemedicine, Telehealth, Insurtech, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, anthem, Wearables, Apple Watch, healthcare costs, Virtual care, Samsung, Garmin, Health Insurers, Healthcare startup, Health, AET, ANTM, CI, UHC > - Business Insider 16:33October 17, 2019The Vatican created a $110 wearable 'eRosary' to help get young Catholics to prayClick to Pray The Vatican launched a smart wearable eRosary this week, Engadget reported.
The rosary connects to an app on iPhone or Android devices via Bluetooth, and the app takes you through the steps to pray the rosary.
Through the app, users can also see intentions from Pope Francis and find other prayers.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. The Vatican released a wearable smart rosary this week through the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network, where users can pray for "peace in the world."
The device, which can be worn as a bracelet, is made up of 10 black beads, plus a "smart cross" that stores data. The beads allude to the traditional design of a rosary, in which 10 beads make up one decade, or set of prayers. When the wearer activates the rosary, they can choose what kind of prayer they'd like within the free app. There is a standard rosary, a contemplative, and thematic rosary, which will be updated periodically.. The app shows progress, and keeps track of prayer history.
In a press release, the Vatican said that the rosary device is a tool for learning, aimed at the "frontiers of the digital world where the young people dwell."
This isn't the first time that the Vatican has directly addressed technology and its impact on young people. In September, Pope Francis attended a Vatican conference about morality and technology, in which he warned Silicon Valley about the dangers of AI.
Here's how the eRosary works. Like other wearables, such as smartwatches, the eRosary is meant to be worn on your wrist.
Click to Pray
In addition to tracking prayers, it tracks health information.
Click to Pray
The rosary works by connecting to an iPhone or Android app over Bluetooth.
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See the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr just welcomed their second child together. Here are 14 other power couples who rule the tech world.The most exciting update in Google's new Pixel phone is a feature that has flopped in the pastMeet Ben Silbermann, CEO and cofounder of Pinterest who's one of the richest millennials and self-made billionaires in the worldSEE ALSO: I tried dopamine fasting, the latest trend in Silicon Valley, and it was way more difficult than I expected
< Features, Tech, Religion, Pope Francis, Catholic Church, Vatican, Internet of Things, Wearables, > - Business Insider 18:02October 15, 2019THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT: How the big four US insurers rank on digital feature awareness — and what it means for customer satisfaction (AET, ANTM, CI, UHC)This is a preview of THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT from Business Insider Intelligence.
This report is exclusively available to enterprise subscribers. To learn more about getting access to this report, click here. As digital permeates every corner of the US healthcare sector, the big four US insurers — Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare — have padded their health plans with digital tools that customers can use to seek medical advice, navigate costs, or contact customer service.
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And several of these features are considered must-haves for respondents to our proprietary survey who are US Tech Early Adopters, or those who identified as either a first adopter or early adopter of new technologies.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:A doctor's office that charges $150 a month and doesn't take insurance just raised $26 million to take its model nationalI spent a day with a health van providing care to low-income New Yorkers, and it reveals a hidden safety net for thousands in the world’s wealthiest cityAndreessen Horowitz just promoted a VC rising star to figure out how software will transform healthcare. Here are the top 3 areas she plans to invest in.
< Digital Health, BI Intellgience, Health Insurance, mHealth, Telemedicine, Telehealth, Insurtech, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, anthem, Wearables, Apple Watch, healthcare costs, Virtual care, Samsung, Garmin, Health Insurers, Healthcare startup, Health, AET, ANTM, CI, UHC > - Business Insider 18:15October 9, 2019Fitbit will move manufacturing outside of China to avoid US tariffs (FIT)Reuters Fitbit announced on Wednesday that its in the process of moving all of the company's manufacturing operations out of China amid the ongoing threat of US tariffs.
The company said it started looking for other locations to manufacture its trackers and smartwatches after the US-China trade war began in 2018.
According to Fitbit's statement, the company will provide more details on the financial impact of the transition during its third-quarter earnings call.
Shares of Fitbit tumbled as much as 3% on the news.
Visit the Business Insider homepage for more stories. Fitbit said on Wednesday that it's shifting effectively all of the company's manufacturing operations for its smartwatches and trackers out of China to avoid the impact of US tariffs. Shares of Fitbit slid as much as 3% on the news.
"In 2018, in response to the ongoing threat of tariffs, we began exploring potential alternatives to China. As a result of these explorations, we have made changes to our supply chain and manufacturing operations and have additional changes underway," chief financial officer Ron Kisling said in a statement. See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: Stewart Butterfield, co-founder of Slack and Flickr, says 2 beliefs have brought him the greatest success in lifeSee Also:15 things you're doing that make people dislike you immediatelyStocks are surging after a mixed jobs report shows tepid growth in jobs and wages, but unemployment down to a 50-year lowRay Dalio warns the White House's latest plan to clamp down on Chinese investment could soon become a reality. Here's why he thinks 'all market participants need to worry.'
< Fitbit, Fitbit Stock, Wearables, US-China Trade War, FIT > - Business Insider 18:15October 9, 2019Fitbit will move manufacturing outside of China to avoid US tariffs (FIT)Reuters Fitbit announced on Wednesday that its in the process of moving all of the company's manufacturing operations out of China amid the ongoing threat of US tariffs.
The company said it started looking for other locations to manufacture its trackers and smartwatches after the US-China trade war began in 2018.
According to Fitbit's statement, the company will provide more details on the financial impact of the transition during its third-quarter earnings call.
Shares of Fitbit tumbled as much as 3% on the news.
Visit the Business Insider homepage for more stories. Fitbit said on Wednesday that it's shifting effectively all of the company's manufacturing operations for its smartwatches and trackers out of China to avoid the impact of US tariffs. Shares of Fitbit slid as much as 3% on the news.
"In 2018, in response to the ongoing threat of tariffs, we began exploring potential alternatives to China. As a result of these explorations, we have made changes to our supply chain and manufacturing operations and have additional changes underway," chief financial officer Ron Kisling said in a statement. See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: 7 lesser-known benefits of Amazon PrimeSee Also:15 things you're doing that make people dislike you immediatelyStocks are surging after a mixed jobs report shows tepid growth in jobs and wages, but unemployment down to a 50-year lowRay Dalio warns the White House's latest plan to clamp down on Chinese investment could soon become a reality. Here's why he thinks 'all market participants need to worry.'
< Fitbit, Fitbit Stock, Wearables, US-China Trade War, FIT > - Observer 17:43October 9, 2019This Pro-Athlete Approved Fitness App Uses Medical Tech to Help You Reach ‘Superman Mode’Electrocardiography records pattern rhythm of the heart’s electrical signals.
< apple watch, body sensors, ECG, EKG, electrocardiography, fitbit, fitness track, Fitness trackers, machine learning, RocketBody, TechCrunch Disrupt, wearables > - Business Insider 18:00October 8, 2019THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT: How the big four US insurers rank on digital feature awareness — and what it means for customer satisfaction (AET, ANTM, CI, UHC)This is a preview of THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMPETITIVE EDGE REPORT from Business Insider Intelligence.
This report is exclusively available to enterprise subscribers. To learn more about getting access to this report, click here. As digital permeates every corner of the US healthcare sector, the big four US insurers — Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare — have padded their health plans with digital tools that customers can use to seek medical advice, navigate costs, or contact customer service.
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And several of these features are considered must-haves for respondents to our proprietary survey who are US Tech Early Adopters, or those who identified as either a first adopter or early adopter of new technologies.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:The founder of Collective Health, one of Silicon Valley's favorite health startups, explains why he took an alternative route to disrupting insuranceWe talked to the CEO of a $1.5 billion startup making 'smart' pills about how the tech could help patients whose insurers deem them 'too risky'A 50-year-old technology that uses bursts of electricity to treat pain might finally catch on as doctors hunt for alternatives to opioids
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< apple watch, fitbit, Fitness trackers, Health Trackers, Peloton, wearables > - Observer 16:00October 5, 2019CEO James Park Discusses the Future of Fitbit as a Health Company"People are willing to spend a lot of money on their health."
< apple watch, fitbit, Fitness trackers, Health Trackers, Peloton, wearables > - Observer 22:52August 29, 2019Fitbit CEO James Park Announces ‘Premium Subscription’ to Compete With Apple WatchFitbit adds Amazon's Alexa to go up against the Apple Watch.
< Amazon Alexa, Apple, apple watch, fitbit, health wearables, Siri, smartwatch, subscription services > - Mashable 16:00August 28, 2019Fitbit's Versa 2 moves beyond steps and calories with improved sleep-tracking featuresThe Apple Watch may be the top-selling smartwatch, but that doesn't mean there's no room for Fitbit to challenge it.
Fitbit's Versa 2 smartwatch launches on Sept. 15, starting at $199.95. Compared to the original Versa, the new smartwatch is sleeker, comfier, and more watch-like with its always-on display that shows the time. It's also smarter, with built-in Amazon Alexa voice controls.
The most important additions, though, are the Versa 2's new sleep-tracking features, which are designed to help you live a healthier life.
SEE ALSO: Fitbit's Versa is a great second stab at a smartwatch
Like many second-generation products, the Versa 2 is more evolutionary than revolutionary, both inside and out. Read more...More about Wearables, Fitbit, Fitness Trackers, Smartwatches, and Alexa
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- Observer 14:30August 12, 2019The Wearable Tech Industry Is Expected to Hit $54 Billion by 2023Revenue will more than double in the next five years.
< AirPods, Apple, apple watch, fitbit, GlobalData, Health Trackers, smartwatch, wearable tech, wearables > - Observer 21:27July 31, 2019Apple Watch’s Revenue Spike Solidifies the Dominance of Health TrackingApple's wearables sales are close to matching the Mac's.
< Apple, apple watch, Health Trackers, health wearables > - Observer 21:27July 31, 2019Apple Watch’s Revenue Spike Solidifies the Dominance of Health TrackingApple's wearables sales are close to matching the Mac's.
< Apple, apple watch, Health Trackers, health wearables > - Mashable 18:11July 27, 2019Samsung's next smartwatch will probably arrive with the Galaxy Note 10Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 won't be arriving by its lonesome self.
In addition to the new stylus-equipped Android smartphone, Samsung will likely also announce a new smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch Active 2, at its Unpacked event on Aug. 7.
Images and details of the unreleased Galaxy Watch Active 2 were published by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and uncovered by Droid Life.
Like the first-generation Galaxy Watch Active, the second-gen version will sport a round display with Samsung's signature Tizen OS designed for circular displays. Hi, Galaxy Watch Active 2https://t.co/pSie7vQEvF
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- Mashable 18:11July 27, 2019Samsung's next smartwatch will probably arrive with the Galaxy Note 10Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 won't be arriving by its lonesome self.
In addition to the new stylus-equipped Android smartphone, Samsung will likely also announce a new smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch Active 2, at its Unpacked event on Aug. 7.
Images and details of the unreleased Galaxy Watch Active 2 were published by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and uncovered by Droid Life.
Like the first-generation Galaxy Watch Active, the second-gen version will sport a round display with Samsung's signature Tizen OS designed for circular displays. Hi, Galaxy Watch Active 2https://t.co/pSie7vQEvF
— Droid Life (@droid_life) July 27, 2019 Read more...
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