Spike Technologies

Considering Apple Health to cover all your wearable integrations? Take a look at our findings first. We ran tests to reveal potential bottlenecks engineers might encounter with Apple Health and highlighted the advantages of direct integration with wearables or using Spike, including: 1.Improved data accuracy and completeness 2.Seamless cross-platform compatibility 3.Real-time data synchronisation 4.Access to proprietary metrics and features …and more. Click the link in the comments for full details!

Strava has started its 30-day countdown for developers to migrate or lose access to wearable data. Key Highlights: -30-day countdown for developers to adapt -Severe restrictions on data sharing -Significant challenges for fitness and training apps Strava's new terms mean developers can NO LONGER: -Access and share fitness data across teams or communities -Display Strava-logged data to anyone other than the user who provided it -Display data from devices like Garmin, Polar, or Apple to anyone other than the user who logged it -Aggregate data from multiple users for purposes such as leaderboards, coaching, or fitness training -Utilize data for AI/ML learning Click the link in the comments to find out which use cases are at risk and to see what alternative developers have.

We’re gearing up for #HLTH2024 on October 20-23 in Las Vegas 🔥 📍 Visit us at Booth 3840-2 in the Plug and Play Pavilion. If you’d like to set up a meeting with our team, send us a message or swing by our booth!

More than 180 million women worldwide rely on wearables like Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin, and Oura Ring to track their health and wellness. These devices collect valuable data that enables personalized insights tailored to each woman's unique health needs. We analyzed over 20 scientific studies to uncover the most valuable insights on how wearable data can support women's health across various life stages, including: -Fertility and ovulation tracking -Pregnancy monitoring and management -Menopause management  -Lifestyle management We've included specific examples of how FemTech apps such as Moody Month, Ava Fertility, and Incora Health utilize and visualize health data such as BBT, RHR, HRV, SpO2, respiratory rate, sleep quality and beyond. Check out the full article in the comments!👇

Attention to all apps using Google Fit APIs! 📢 The countdown is on as Google prepares to deprecate the REST API and related services, with the final shutdown scheduled for June 30, 2025. To help you navigate this change, we've published a guide outlining two practical migration options with clear steps for transitioning to Health Connect. It's important to plan ahead to ensure your app continues to function seamlessly. Check the comments for a link to our article and get started! ⬇️

The global wearable device market is set to soar, with double-digit growth expected each year, potentially reaching $249.33 billion by 2028 📈 A wave of new devices with exciting health improvements is yet to come. We reviewed over 40 sources to compile a comprehensive article on upcoming wearable technologies for 2024-2025, including the Apple Ring, Garmin Fenix 8, Oura Ring 4, and more. With Spike API, you can seamlessly integrate the newest wearables, keeping your app ahead of the curve. See comments for the article link! ⬇

In-house development for wearable data integrations often takes months. There’s a better solution 🎯 With Spike, engineering and product leaders can focus on what truly matters: innovation and growth. Meanwhile, we provide access to 300+ devices, handle updates, monitor new sensor releases, and manage API version control. Discover more in our latest summary:

New client success story - V.O2 enhances athletic training with wearable data 🔥 V.O2 is a coaching platform for runners of all levels, designed to enhance athletic training through personalized coaching and scientific methods. They aimed to help athletes and coaches elevate athletic performance with advanced insights based on wearable data. Results after partnering with Spike? V.O2 now displays running data in their training calendar accurately, providing athletes and coaches with real-time access to training metrics and insights 📊

“Spike enabled us to access and manage data from various wearables efficiently.” — Ciara Ferguson, Chief Data Scientist at Moody Month. Moody Month were looking to integrate wearable data for hormonal health insights within their app. Their top priorities: ✔ Delivering personalized health insights ✔️ Boosting user engagement ✔️ Ensuring privacy and security for user data With Spike API, Moody Month now provides a more comprehensive and accurate picture of users' health, leading to increased engagement and satisfaction on the app 📈

Product launch on stage! 🎤 Is there a better way to validate new concepts than right in front of 500+ decision-makers in Silicon Valley? Unveiled 2x B2B products from our new Health AI product suite powered by RAG technology @ the Silicon Valley Summit by Plug and Play Tech Center: 1) Our Nutritionist Copilot tracks food intake and nutritional meal value from instant photos and designs personalized dietary plans + progress summaries reducing nutritionist workload by 40% 2) Personal Trainer Copilot leverages a wide range of wearables data to deliver real-time feedback and workout insights for achieving pro-athlete goals. Build fast - iterate faster! 🔥 #healthAI #RAG #launch #speed