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Intel acquires health band maker Basis Science |
March 26, 2014
In another sign of the mainstream growth of wearable devices, Intel has acquired high-end health tracker maker Basis Science.The San Francisco-based startup produces the Basis band, billed as an advanced health-tracking wristband.Intel did not disclose the terms of the deal, but said the trackers will still be sold and supported through existing channels.The chipmaker said its strategy is to create wearable reference devices, SoCs (systems on a chip) and other technology platforms “ready to be used by customers in development of wearable products.”Basis will be incorporated into Intel’s New Devices Group, where former Basis CEO Jef Holove is now a general manager.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
Link: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2112000/intel-acquires-health-band-maker-basis-science.html#tk.rss_all
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