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Fitbit launches Versa 2 with Amazon Alexa, announces new subscription service
Wearables

Fitbit launches Versa 2 with Amazon Alexa, announces new subscription service

Fitbit unveils the Versa 2 smartwatch with Amazon Alexa integration, Spotify control, and advanced sleep features, alongside a new subscription service.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
'Sittingitis' is the new taboo in the office
Health Technologies

'Sittingitis' is the new taboo in the office

Despite numerous health warnings on the negative effects of prolonged sitting, people continue to sit too much.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
AI & machine learning fight death with data
Robotic Process Automation

AI & machine learning fight death with data

AI and machine learning are revolutionising healthcare, with companies like Mercy Radiology and KenSci driving predictive analytics to enhance patient care.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018
iSANZ Board reveals keynote speaker for 2017 Awards evening
Health Technologies

iSANZ Board reveals keynote speaker for 2017 Awards evening

The iSANZ Board has announced the keynote speaker at this year's iSANZ Awards, due to be held at Wellington's Te Papa Museum on November 21.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
NZ diabetes patients can forgo routine finger pricks, due to this new device
Health Technologies

NZ diabetes patients can forgo routine finger pricks, due to this new device

The glucose monitoring device that removes the pain of routine finger pricking and encourages an active lifestyle...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2017
3D Printing revolutionises health education in South Island
Health Technologies

3D Printing revolutionises health education in South Island

New Zealanders are using 3D printing to help educate communities about diabetes, demonstrating how technology can enhance learning.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Step away from the screen: Survey finds Kiwis' eye strain is a huge problem
Gaming

Step away from the screen: Survey finds Kiwis' eye strain is a huge problem

New findings show eye strain is a bigger problem than ever in NZ, and optometrists are urging us to step away from our screens, or use protection.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016

Global Stories

Health app to track Kiwis' diabetes medication
Health Technologies

Health app to track Kiwis' diabetes medication

A new health app by Zoom Pharmacy will help over 200,000 New Zealanders with diabetes adhere to their medication, with trials in Counties Manukau and Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
A detailed look at the global wearables market
Wearables

A detailed look at the global wearables market

ResearchAndMarkets.com released a new report, providing a comprehensive examination of the state of the wearables market for the next five years.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
Data for Social Good Cloud Innovation Centre to launch in Melbourne
Data Analytics

Data for Social Good Cloud Innovation Centre to launch in Melbourne

Swinburne University of Technology is launching a new Data for Social Good Cloud Innovation Centre (CIC), powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS).

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2019
Robotic pharmacies and mobile apps: How GPs will make sure you take your meds
Robotics

Robotic pharmacies and mobile apps: How GPs will make sure you take your meds

The current healthcare system provides no way for doctors to check if patients or filling their prescriptions or taking their medicine on time.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2018
Medical-Grade tech brings opportunity in wearables market
Wearables

Medical-Grade tech brings opportunity in wearables market

There is significant opportunity for growth in clinically validated, yet user-friendly wearables to aid individuals manage such ailments.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2018
Red Hat celebrates 'women of open source' at RHS 2018
Open source

Red Hat celebrates 'women of open source' at RHS 2018

At RHS 2018, Red Hat celebrated its 'Women in Open Source' award winners, honouring Dana Lewis and Zui Dighe for their pioneering work in technology.

By Patrick Martlew • 5 min read • Fri, 11th May 2018
“An open approach to big data” –driving transformative change in the pharmaceuticals sector
Data Analytics

“An open approach to big data” –driving transformative change in the pharmaceuticals sector

A new generation of companies is using big data, sensors and artificial intelligence to provide precise real-time monitoring of patients.

By Jason Bissell and Calvin Hoon • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
Digital tech - the answer to Aussie healthcare's biggest ailments?
Health Technologies

Digital tech - the answer to Aussie healthcare's biggest ailments?

The popularity of telehealth has been rising steadily as a viable option for medical consultation and diagnosis.

By Marc Loveridge • 5 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017
Fitbit unleashes new sleep features
Health Technologies

Fitbit unleashes new sleep features

Fitbit has launched new sleep tools to help users improve sleep consistency and overall health, in collaboration with sleep experts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016

Stories from Other Regions

App rewards medication adherence with movie tickets - signs NSW health deal
Health Technologies

App rewards medication adherence with movie tickets - signs NSW health deal

Perx Health has signed a commercial agreement with Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) to test the platform with selected patients.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017