In episode 25 companies are spending billions trying to figuring out how to use wearables to help seniors age in place so we asked Philips Digital Health solutions’ Liat Ben-Zur on the show to discuss some of the things the health giant is doing to rethink medicine for a connected era. She discussed how the venerable Lifeline program must adapt and why today’s wearables aren’t providing enough context for doctors to use them in healthcare settings. We also talked about medical clouds, data analytics and a bit about the looming healthcare crisis. Good times.
The Zuli smart plugs in action.
Meanwhile Kevin Tofel and I discuss the not-so-shocking bankruptcy of Quirky and what it means for Wink. So far Quirky has a $15 million bid for Wink from Flextronics, the company that built the actual hub, but there’s still too much uncertainty for me. And after more than 18 months I have gotten my hands on the $160 Zuli smart plugs that offer Bluetooth-based presence in the home. Listen up to learn what I thought about them.
Hosts: Stacey Higginbotham and Kevin Tofel
Guest: Liat Ben-Zur, Philips

Why Flextronics isn’t going to try to destroy Wink
What are the best hub options if Wink does go down
Zuli smart plugs are a good way to bring presence into your home. But they could do more.
What’s next for Lifeline in an era of ubiquitous wearables and DIY
Why your wearable isn’t good enough for a doctor’s eyes just yet.

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