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Startup Digest

Wearables

September 08, 2017

Your weekly reading list for all things wearables.

Startup Digest Wearables is curated by:
Ashish Aggarwal

Ashish Aggarwal - M&A and Corp Dev at Opera Software

Contact Ashish Aggarwal at ashish.aggarwal@startupdigestmail.com

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The Red Sox used an Apple Watch to steal signs from the Yankees

Fitz Tepper - TechCrunch

 According to The New York Times, the MLB has determined that the first-place Red Sox stole hand signals from the opponent’s catchers during a recent Yankees series and possibly during games against other teams. The Red Sox’s video replay personnel were obtaining hand signs from live footage and messaging (likely just using iMessage or SMS) the information to an Apple Watch worn by a member of the Red Sox training staff in the dugout. The trainer then relayed that information to some players on the field.

Wearables and 'cheating' in sport: We explore the state of play

Conor Allison - Wareable News

Wearable tech and sports make for a perfect match. For those looking to improve off the field or gain insights while on it, wearable devices hold the key to the future.But not all devices are embraced by governing bodies – and trying to keep track of just which devices get the green light and which don't can be a tricky task.

New Wearable Sensor Can Test Sugar Levels in Blood

Bianca Castro - NBC

Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have developed a sensor that may revolutionize diabetes management. They've developed a wearable diagnostic tool that measures three diabetes-related compounds in microscopic amounts of perspiration.

Fitness wearables will live or die by their apps

Cherlynn Low - Engadget

This week at IFA, some of the biggest players in wearables launched their latest smartwatches. From Fitbit's debut Ionic to Samsung's Gear Sport, these fitness-focused watches also run the companies' own proprietary platforms, each offering their own app selection. First, let's quickly recap the three operating systems we're discussing. With the Fitbit Ionic, the wearables maker also debuted its first-ever smartwatch OS, called Fitbit OS. We'll also look at Samsung's Tizen OS as well as Garmin's own platform.

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