Fitbit Adjusts Leadership Team, Realigns Focus
Fitbit, Inc. said it has enacted changes to its senior leadership team and is preparing to reorganize the business in an effort to reignite growth and return to profitability.
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Fitbit Introduces Alta HR Fitness Tracker
Fitbit has introduced its Alta HR fitness tracker with PurePulse heart rate technology, which is said to be a miniaturization of its heart rate tracking technology, in order to launch its slimmest tracker to date. It has also unveiled two new sleep tools featured in the device.
Nokia Rolling Out Rebranded Withings Devices
The Withings ecosystem of connected health products is set for a re-launch under the Nokia brand in early summer 2017, including connected scales, trackers, blood pressure monitors, thermometers and home cameras. At the same time, Nokia will unveil a redesigned Health Mate application and launch its new Patient Care Platform.
Under Armour Reports Q4, Full Year Sales Gains
Under Armour, Inc. reported revenues were up 12% to $1.3 billion, driven by a 5% increase in wholesale revenue to $742 million and a 23% increase in direct-to-consumer revenues to $518 million for its fourth quarter 2016.
Beauty Brands Develop Connected Hair Brush
A three-way collaboration between Kérastase, Withings and L’Oréal’s research and innovation technology incubator has launched a connected hair brush capable of advanced hair care analysis.
Qardio Launches Wearable ECG Monitor
Qardio, Inc. has launched a wearable electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) monitor, QardioCore.
Kolibree Launches AI Embedded Toothbrush
Kolibree has unveiled its new connected toothbrush, Ara, which is embedded with artificial intelligence. The new toothbrush is a CES 2017 Innovation Award honoree.
New Kinpo Group Launches Connected Beauty Mirror
New Kinpo Group has launched HiMirror, a connected beauty mirror.
Philips Appoints Bechu Chief Of Operations
Philips has appointed Sophie Bechu as chief of operations and executive vice president.
Target Launches Connected Nursery Collection
Target has launched a new connected nursery section in about 450 store locations nationwide as the retailer continues to emphasize baby products along with health and wellness merchandising.