Microsoft announces Health platform

In anticipation of "wearable devices with smart sensors that are telling us more about our lives," should anyone fancy making such a thing.

At launch, our Intelligence Engine will share insights such as:


• Which exercises burned the most calories during a workout

• The recommended recovery time based on the intensity of a workout

• The amount of restful vs. restless sleep

Over time, you will have the choice to combine your fitness data with calendar and email information from Office as well as location-based information and more. As you make more data available, the Intelligence Engine will get smarter and provide more powerful insights, such as:


• Fitness performance relative to work schedule

• Whether eating breakfast helps you run faster

• If the number of meetings during the day impacts sleep quality.