Category Archives: Press Releases

Gizmo Guy: Tech steps in to help aging boomers

The Raleigh Sprite IE electric bike has a light (four-pound) pack of high-capacity, rechargeable lithium ion battery cells. JONATHAN TAKIFF, INQUIRER COLUMNIST POSTED: Sunday, October 4, 2015, 3:01 AM Boomers are not aging without a fight. We crave exercise and culture, aim to stay independent. The body and mind do not always cooperate. But with help from today’s “silver-centric” baby boomers technology, staying active and on top of the game is in our grasp. Hear, here. Can’t always make out the dialogue on TV shows? The villains are the dinky speakers in flat panel TVs, conspiring with the loss of higher frequency sensitivity in aging ears. Powered TV speaker systems such as the Zvox SoundBase 670 and Cambridge Audio TV5 (both $399) that fit under a TV set offer a special voice-enhance listening mode that clarifies dialogue some. For private listening, a wireless headphone system is better, as you can […]

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GTX Smart Soles Awarded 2nd Place in the Wearables, Health, Fitness & Wellness Category at CTIA’s 2015 Super Mobility Awards

LOS ANGELES, CA, September 21, 2015 – Microsoft Band received 1st place honors in the category with Samsung Gear S finishing in 3rd place GTX Corp. (OTCBB: GTXO), a leading provider of wearable personal location  solutions using GPS and BLE technology, announced today that the Company’s patented GTX SmartSoles placed second in the Wearables, Health, Fitness and Wellness Category at the 2015 CTIA “Hot for the Holidays” Super Mobility Awards held in Las Vegas Nevada.   CTIA Super Mobility is the largest and most influential forum in the Americas focused specifically on mobile innovation.  The 2015 event brought together more than 35,000 professionals from all across the new mobile landscape and was powered by CTIA-The Wireless Association®, an international nonprofit membership organization that has represented the wireless communications industry since 1984. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data […]

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GPS SmartSole Commercial Rollout Across Sweden

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – September 16, 2015 – Posifon AB Launches in Nordic Markets Adding to the GTX Corp Growing International Distributor Base  GTX Corp (OTCBB: GTXO), an IoT platform in the personal location GPS wearable and wandering assistive technology business, announced the completion of a successful SmartSole six month pilot program transitioning into a commercial launch and the signing of a reseller/distribution agreement with Posifon AB, a market leader in mobile safety alarms for elderly persons in Sweden and other Nordic countries. Posifon placed its first commercial order for receipt of inventory through the remainder of 2015, with expected delivery dates scheduled in October, November and December. Sweden currently has close to 160,000 seniors between the ages of 60 and 95 who are afflicted with dementia, which represents about 2 % of their population. The prevalence rates used are based on studies involving diagnosed cases of dementia, however many people are […]

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CTIA Announces 2015 CTIA #SuperMobility Awards Winners

On day two of Super Mobility 2015, CTIA–The Wireless Association® announced the winners of the Emerging Technology (E-Tech) Awards, Hot for the Holidays Awards and the MobITs Awards. The E-Tech Awards winners represent the most innovative emerging mobile services, solutions and technology from areas such as the cloud, network equipment, M2M and the Internet of Things. The Hot for the Holidays Awards recognize the hottest mobile consumer electronics— including gadgets and accessories from entertainment and health to the connected car and home—just in time for the holiday shopping season. The MobITs Awards represent the most innovative IT solutions that help companies secure their operations and improve their customers’ experience by enhancing performance, efficiency and productivity. Industry experts, analysts and media judged the hundreds of entries across CTIA’s three programs to determine the finalists and winners. AT&T Mobile and Business Solutions Wi-Fi – Small Site, Synchronoss Mobile Content Transfer and AT&T Mobile […]

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GTX Corp Welcomes Legendary NFL All-Pro Running Back Clinton Portis as Athlete Endorser

LOS ANGELES, CA, September 2, 2015 – GTX Corp. (OTCBB: GTXO), an IoT platform in the personal location GPS wearable technology and wandering assistive technology business, announced that former National Football League (NFL) running back Clinton Portis is joining the GTX Corp team as one of the Company’s newest athlete brand endorsers.   Portis is currently a Redskins analyst for ESPN 980, active speaker and philanthropist, however he is best known for his seven seasons as starting running back for the Washington Redskins. He is considered among the best players in Redskins history, boasting two Pro Bowl appearances, a Second Team All-Pro honor, and five NFL rushing records that still stand today. In 2012, Portis announced his retirement from the NFL just 77 yards short of the 10,000 rushing mark, ranking him as one of the top 20 running backs of all time and was inducted into the University of […]

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September is World Alzheimer’s Month

#WAM2015 has begun. September is World Alzheimer’s Month. GTX Corp will be helping spread the word, sharing information to support awareness about the #global impact of dementia and taking action to help those in need while we search for answers. Use promo code ALZSEPT2015 throughout the month to save on SmartSoles now. http://worldalzmonth.org/eng/home #gps #smartsoles #withyou #safety #security #tracking #recovery #peaceofmind #ALZSEPT2015 #aroundtheworld GTX Corp #withyou

GPS SmartSoles Named Finalist in 2015 CTIA Hot for the Holidays Awards

GPS SmartSoles Recognized for Innovation in Wearables, Health, Fitness & Wellness GTX Corp (OTCQB: GTXO), an IoT platform and leading provider of personal location GPS wearable technology and wandering assistive technology, announced today its flagship GPS SmartSoles were named a top 5 finalist in the Wearables, Health, Fitness & Wellness category at CTIA’s Hot for the Holidays Awards competition. Timed for the holiday buying season, the Hot for the Holidays Awards recognize the hottest mobile consumer electronics, devices, wearables, accessories and entertainment, home and car products. Winners will be announced Thursday, September 10 at CTIA Super Mobility 2015 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas.   The GPS SmartSole® is a non-visible GPS tracking device designed to monitor the location of people afflicted with cognitive memory disorders, such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism and TBI, who have a tendency to wander and for people at risk of kidnapping, such as government […]

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GTX Corp Reports Second Quarter 2015 Financial Results and Business Overview with Increased Revenues, Subscribers, Customers and Channel Partners

LOS ANGELES, CA – August 19, 2015 – GTX Corp. (OTCQB: GTXO), an IoT platform and leading provider of personal location GPS wearable technology and wandering assistive technology, announced the results of its financial performance for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015. Second Quarter Highlights Revenue increased 275% over 2014 comparable period Subscribers increased 72% quarter over quarter Subscriber revenues increased 136% quarter over quarter Opened a distribution center in Ireland servicing Europe demand Active units in the field and subscribers in over 20 countries Added 3 professional athletes as brand ambassadors Became a member of the United Nations Global Compact Began development of next generation SmartSole Raised $200,000 from fixed price convertible notes Launched new corporate website   “Q2 2015 has been about building distribution and infrastructure for future growth,” commented Patrick Bertagna, CEO of GTX Corp. “As we continue our transition from an R&D company to an […]

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GTX Corp Welcomes Current and Former NFL Players as Athlete Endorsers and Brand Ambassadors

LOS ANGELES, CA, July 30, 2015 GTX Corp (OTCBB: GTXO) announced that current NFL offensive tackle Jason Fox and former NFL linebacker Colin McCarthy are joining the GTX Corp team as two of the Company’s newest athlete endorsers. Jason Fox is in his sixth season as a NFL offensive tackle, currently playing with the Miami Dolphins. Fox states, “I’ve seen, firsthand, many concussions on the field. Working alongside a company like GTX Corp, keeps me in the important discussion about brain health. I’m excited to support solutions like GTX Corp’s GPS SmartSoles on behalf of myself and fellow players.” Colin McCarthy is a former NFL linebacker for the Tennessee Titans. After experiencing injuries, McCarthy chose to retire from the NFL in 2015. McCarthy commented, “As a new athlete endorser to GTX Corp, I look forward to working with a company that utilizes their resources to benefit those who suffer from cognitive […]

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GTX Corp Announces Membership into the United Nations Global Compact

LOS ANGELES, CA., GTX Corp (OTCQB: GTXO), an IoT platform in the personal location GPS wearable technology and wandering assistive technology business announced that it has been granted membership into the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a strategic policy initiative for businesses that are committed to aligning their operations and strategies with 10 universally accepted principles (in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption) and take actions that advance social awareness. “We founded GTX Corp on the simple premise to empower the global community with smart wearable technology centered on the safety, security and well-being for all who are impacted,” commented Patrick Bertagna, founder and CEO of GTX Corp. “By joining the United Nations Global Compact, we will be able to work closely with other like-minded organizations focusing on collaboration and innovation to address some of the health and humanitarian challenges we face today. We take our responsibility […]

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