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M2M and the Era of the App
5/8/2013
We find ourselves in the era of the app. Apps may be small and specialized programs, but in recent years they’ve taken the world by storm, if for no other reason than the sheer volume of them. As M2M continues to evolve, and more developers and organizations discover its benefits, more apps that leverage a transfer of data are being created. These days, there’s one for virtually anything you can imagine.
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Samsung Galaxy S 4: How Is It Connected?
3/15/2013
As expected, the recent launch of the new Samsung Galaxy S 4 gained much hype in the past few days. In case you missed it, the new device has a larger screen size and battery in a light and slim shape. But how is the new device connected?
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M2M Gets GPS Fitness Watches in Shape
3/1/2013
Wearable technology may have once been the stuff of spy movies and sci-fi fiction novels, but as the mobile lifestyle continues to gain traction, it is only a matter of time before the concept becomes reality. In fact, in many ways, it is already happening, thanks in part to M2M connectivity.
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Smart Watches Get Connected
2/22/2013
These days, the wrist is the place to be if you’re a connected device. Wristwatch-like products for tracking, fitness, and monitoring smartphones are all gaining notice. Even Apple is rumored to be tinkering with some type of smart watch.
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Jawbone Acquires Two Companies
2/11/2013
With health and fitness proving a big market for connected devices, companies offering these products need to be one step ahead of the competition. One company that may be better known for entertainment devices recently announced plans to move further into wellness.
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Fitness on Display at CES
1/9/2013
Fitness devices are often connected devices these days, as manufacturers help consumers capture data about their workouts. At 2013 Intl. CES, fitness device-makers showed off new versions of popular products.
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Study Shows Impact of Mobile on Fitness
12/13/2012
Connected fitness devices have been flooding the market, all hoping to help consumers reach their fitness goals. While the number of devices is increasing, research studies on the effectiveness of the devices for health and fitness has been harder to come by. But a new study sheds some light on the use of connected products for fitness.
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M2M and Weight Loss
12/10/2012
With every New Year comes resolutions, and one of the most common resolutions year-after-year is to lose weight and get fit. Next year, M2M and connected devices can hold you accountable. Some of the big weight-loss programs are even incorporating monitoring technology into fitness regimes.
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M2M Tackles Concussions
11/15/2012
Everyone knows football is a rough-and-tumble sport. But is it too violent? That question has come up more often in recent years as additional research about CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) has come to light. Some researchers have suggested a possible link between multiple concussions—such as those sustained during the course of a professional football career—and the brain disease. While the link isn’t proven, the issue has ignited a heated debate over player safety.
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Race to the Finish with M2M
11/1/2012
Off-road racing isn’t quite what it used to be. Today’s racing vehicles are equipped with the latest M2M (machine-to-machine) technologies, giving fans the ability to see the location of the vehicle and other race stats online immediately—as the competition is underway.
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The Race to Connect Fitness
10/10/2012
The market for connected sports and fitness devices is on track for a world record when it comes to sheer adoption numbers, but how big will it get? Several key players look to push the boundaries of the market, bringing it to new heights and, ultimately, mainstream adoption.
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Fitness Devices Cut the Cord
9/18/2012
When telephones first made their way into cars, they did so on the end of a cord. Today, we can control not only our phones, but many other in-vehicle systems with just our voices. The trend toward wireless connectivity is similar in many different markets that are adopting connected devices, including home entertainment, health, and fitness.
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Generational Influence for M2M
7/16/2012
The generational motivation behind M2M (machine-to-machine) technology is becoming abundantly clear. As various market segments look to take off in the coming years, their growth will be predicated on user demand.
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Bluetooth Powers Fitness Devices
7/4/2012
As M2M (machine-to-machine) connectivity comes to more devices, a variety of ways to connect will be needed. One area of connectivity that is on track for growth is wireless short-range, for low-power devices. These products could be anything from a fitness sensor to a connected home appliance, but what they have in common is the need to transfer data over short distances using low energy.
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