Best Buy To Acquire Connected Health Services Provider GreatCall
Best Buy has signed a definitive agreement to acquire GreatCall, Inc. for $800 million in cash.
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Clarisonic Introduces Mia Connected Skin Care Tools
Clarisonic has introduced two new skin care tools, the Mia Smart, featuring Bluetooth connectivity, and Mia Prima.
LG Launches North American Artificial Intelligence Lab
LG Electronics has established a major new Artificial Intelligence (AI) research lab in North America in collaboration with the University of Toronto.
CTA Projects Smart Home A Key Growth Category In 2018
Artificial intelligence (AI), voice-recognition technology and fast connectivity will help spur overall U.S. consumer technology industry revenue to $377 billion in retail revenues in 2018, a 6% increase, according to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA).
HiMirror Launches Connected Mini Mirror
HiMirror has launched a connected mini mirror. Similar to its counterparts, the HiMirror Mini offers in-depth skin care analysis based on the evolution of the skin, weather conditions and more, the company said.
Fitbit Launches Wearable Designed For Kids
Fitbit has launched its first wearable designed for kids ages eight and younger, the Fitbit Ace.
Nokia To Sell Digital Health Business To Withings Co-Founder
After the 2016 acquisition of Withings for an estimated $191 million, Nokia plans to sell its digital health business to Éric Carreel, co-founder and former chairman of Withings.
Colgate Launches AI Powered Electric Toothbrush
Colgate has launched the Smart Electronic Toothbrush E1 with artificial intelligence, which is said to provide users with real-time feedback about their brushing habits.
Neutrogena To Launch Connected Skin Care Tool
This week at CES in Las Vegas, Neutrogena, a Johnson & Johnson company, will debut a new skin care tool using skin imaging technology with accompanying Skin360 app.
Grush To Unveil Connected Toothbrush At CES
Grush, Inc. will unveil its Cloud White connected toothbrush at CES 2018. According to the company, the toothbrush includes smart features that record brushing data, enabling users to retarget the brushing routine.
Lululab To Launch AI Skin Care Assistant
Lululab Inc., a Samsung company, will launch an artificial intelligence (AI) skin care assistant, Lumini, at CES 2018. The appliance is said to analyze a user’s entire face and recommend tailored products for that user.
CTA Outlines Holiday Technology Trends, Retail Outlook
At CES Unveiled New York, held in Manhattan on November 9, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) outlined holiday sales trends in the tech industry including those for smart home and connected health. The association also highlighted expectations for retail during the 2017 holiday season.
Nokia Sharpens Focus On Digital Health
Nokia has unveiled plans to sharpen its focus on digital health and accelerate growth in that market. The company said it will also focus on growing brand and technology licensing.
InBody Debuts Body Composition Wearable Tracker
InBody has debuted a wearable health tracker which features body composition analysis and fitness tracking, the InBody Band 2.
BeWell Expands Connected Health Care Tool Portfolio
BeWell Connect, a connected health care tool manufacturer, has launched three connected digital health products in an effort to support at-home health care monitoring.
Fitbit Debuts Ionic Smart Watch
Fitbit has unveiled its first smart watch, the Fitbit Ionic, which is designed as a health and fitness platform.
Fitbit Advances Aria Smart Scale
Fitbit has unveiled its updated Aria 2 WiFi Smart Scale, which connects to the brand’s app to support the user’s health and fitness goals.
Report: Jawbone To Liquidate
Jawbone, a fitness tracker and consumer electronics manufacturer, has begun liquidation proceedings after its fitness trackers failed to garner consumer interest, according to multiple reports.
Philips Launches Connected Sonicare Toothbrush
Royal Philips has expanded its connected oral healthcare lineup with the launch of its Sonicare DiamondClean Smart connected toothbrush, said to be a complete care solution for the mouth.
Nokia Completes Withings Transition, Focuses On Digital Health
Nokia has officially completed the transition of digital health products from Withings, which have all been rebranded under the Nokia name. The company acquired Withings in 2016 for an estimated $191 million.