Category: Consumer

HelpAround Launches Alert App on Apple Watch, Helping Seniors Quickly and Safely Request Assistance from Caregivers Right on their Wrists

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WatchOS 2 app enables seniors in distress to alert and contact their caregivers with a simple tap on the wrist, wherever they are; Sleek design rids of old-school panic button stigmas

 

TEL-AVIV, Israel – October 6, 2015 – HelpAround, Inc., the creator of the popular Diabetes Helpers peer-to-peer support network and the Alert app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, today announced Alert for Apple Watch with support for watchOS 2. Alert for Apple Watch provides seniors in physical or emotional distress a seamless way to simultaneously text their location and conference-in all of their caregivers at once with a simple tap on their wrist. Alert for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch launched in July as the first health app to act in real-time. The data is also incorporated into the Health app on iPhone, allowing care providers to access health information with user permission. Continue reading HelpAround Launches Alert App on Apple Watch, Helping Seniors Quickly and Safely Request Assistance from Caregivers Right on their Wrists

Mount Sinai and LifeMap Solutions Announce Initial Results for Asthma Health App and New Features to Enhance Clinical Impact

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NEW YORK – September 29, 2015 – The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and LifeMap Solutions, a digital-health subsidiary of BioTime, Inc., today announced initial results and new clinical features for their free Asthma Health app. Released six months ago, the app enables individuals with asthma to participate in a large-scale medical research study by simply using their Apple iPhones. The app’s newest features—the “Doctor Dashboard” and integration with Epic, the popular electronic health records (EHR) system—will help enable Asthma Health study participants to use the app with their physicians. Continue reading Mount Sinai and LifeMap Solutions Announce Initial Results for Asthma Health App and New Features to Enhance Clinical Impact

Livescribe 3 Smartpen Moleskine Edition Now Available for Preorder

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New Smartpen Bundle Pairs Inspiration with Innovation

OAKLAND, Calif. and MILAN — September 15, 2015 — Livescribe Inc. (www.livescribe.com) and Moleskine today announced preorders of the Livescribe 3 smartpen Moleskine Edition, a collaboration that combines the legendary notebook maker’s classic brand and aesthetic with the most successful and popular smartpen to date. The Moleskine Edition combines the art of handwriting with the convenience of technology to seamlessly digitize notes, allowing both iOS and Android smartphone and tablet users to make their notes more actionable than ever. Continue reading Livescribe 3 Smartpen Moleskine Edition Now Available for Preorder

castAR Closes $15+ Million Series A Round from Playground Global

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Investment from Andy Rubin’s Studio to Fuel Augmented Reality Gaming System’s Product Development and Talent Recruiting Efforts

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – August 19, 2015 – castAR (previously Technical Illusions), an augmented reality gaming startup, today announced that it has closed Series A funding of $15+ million from Playground Global and the company’s seed investors. castAR previously completed a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2013, meeting its target in less than 48 hours, attracting over $1 million in crowdfunding for its gaming system that provides holographic-like 3D images to users for a shared, interactive gameplay experience. The new round of funding will be used to drive forward business and continue product development efforts as the company looks to drive adoption among tabletop and interactive game developers. castAR is also focusing its attention on attracting engineering, business, and design talent as it works towards a 2016 commercial launch. Continue reading castAR Closes $15+ Million Series A Round from Playground Global

Consumer Physics, Creators of the SCiO Pocket Molecular Sensor, Awarded as Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum

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  • World Economic Forum today announced its selection of the world’s 49 most promising Technology Pioneers 2015
  • Consumer Physics, one of two Israeli based selections, has created the world’s first molecular sensor that fits in the palm of your hand
  • US and UK-based companies make up 80% of awardees
  • The full list of recognized Technology Pioneers can be viewed here

 

Geneva – August 5 2015 – Consumer Physics, the Israel-based startup behind the SCiO pocket molecular sensor, was awarded today as one of the World Economic Forum’s “technology pioneers”. The company joins 48 of the world’s most innovative companies for their work in creating the world’s first molecular sensor that fits in the palm of your hand. SCiO provides endless opportunities to explore the molecular makeup of the world around us, including cosmetics, clothes, flora, soil, jewels, leather, rubber, plastics, and even human tissue or bodily fluids. Continue reading Consumer Physics, Creators of the SCiO Pocket Molecular Sensor, Awarded as Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum

Livescribe Rolls Out New Echo Smartpen 8GB Pro Edition Model

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All-in-one Device Digitizes Notes and Syncs Audio

OAKLAND, Calif. – July 28, 2015 – Livescribe Inc. (www.livescribe.com), the leading manufacturer of smartpens, today announced that it is now rolling out a new Echo Smartpen 8GB Pro Edition in time for the Back-to-School sales period. The Echo smartpen is an all-in-one device that digitizes notes written on paper and records audio synchronized to handwriting using the built-in microphone. Then, Echo transfers all your notes and audio to a computer via USB for storage, organization and sharing. Continue reading Livescribe Rolls Out New Echo Smartpen 8GB Pro Edition Model

HelpAround Launches Personal Alert Button, First App to Act in Real Time on Apple’s HealthKit Data

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Enables chronic patients in distress and their caregivers to alert and conference-in the people they trust, by simply shaking their phone

 

TEL-AVIV, Israel – July 15, 2015 – HelpAround, Inc., the creator of the popular Diabetes Helpers peer-to-peer support network, today announced the launch of Alert: the first health app to act in real-time on incoming Apple HealthKit data. When used on an Apple iOS device and granted access to HealthKit’s blood glucose data, Alert immediately notifies the user to send an alert when an incoming glucose reading is outside of a predefined range.

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LEGO® MINIFIGURES ONLINE NOW AVAILABLE ON PC, MAC, LINUX, IOS AND ANDROID

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Build your team of Minifigures and explore classic LEGO® worlds in an online adventure for LEGO fans of all ages, unfolding seamlessly across all devices

Oslo, Norway – June 29th, 2015 – Funcom today announced that LEGO® Minifigures Online, an online adventure for LEGO fans of all ages, is now available on PC, Mac, Linux, iOS and select Android devices. The game features full cross-platform play, allowing players to play together in the same online world as thousands of other LEGO fans around the globe. Continue reading LEGO® MINIFIGURES ONLINE NOW AVAILABLE ON PC, MAC, LINUX, IOS AND ANDROID