Amazon's health and wellness division, Halo, known for its monitoring devices, will shut down by July 2023.
Customers who made purchases within the last 12 months will be refunded.
- The division was launched in 2002, initially introducing the Halo Band and later the Halo View with a screen, sleep tracker, and smart alarm clock.
- The decision was announced through an email notification to users, stating that Halo devices and the app will no longer be functional starting August 1st.
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Customers have until July 31st to download their health data.
- Amazon will cover the shipping and recycling costs for Halo equipment through its recycling program.
- The closure will result in job losses, although the exact number of employees affected has not been specified.
- Bloomberg recently reported that Apple is developing an AI-based health coaching service to motivate users as they follow exercise, diet, and sleep goals.