Fitbit issues update to fix bug in Charge 2 software
Fitbit has admitted to two software issues with the Charge 2 that caused it to incorrectly display the distance it
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Starling counts the number of words a young child is exposed to
VersaMe today announced the public availability of the Starling – a innovative wearable that counts the number of words exchanged
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Misfit debuts its first analogue smartwatch
The market for analogue watches that also offer fitness tracking and basic smartphone notifications is becoming increasingly crowded. Misfit, which
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Less than 10,000 steps a day is still ok, new study says
Most of us who never leave home without a fitness tracker are well aware that 10,000 steps per day is the
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British solders handed out Fitbits in the hope they will shape up
Fitbit bracelets have been handed out to overweight British solders in the hope they will slim down. The UK has the
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Ziel Smart Sleeve will warn you of potential injury
Two students from Rice University, Texas, have come up with a novel idea of using a smart sleeve to forewarn you of impending injury by continuously
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Fitbit launches pre-sale for Public School stylish accessories
Fitbit’s activity-tracking bands are designed for health and fitness, but the company is trying hard to make them look more
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Graphene fed silkworms spin tough electrically conductive silk
Graphene has many extraordinary properties. The one-atom-thick material is about 100 times stronger than the strongest steel. It conducts heat and
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The key smartwatch battleground? It should be battery life.
If you want a smartwatch with astounding battery life, look no further than the Withings Activité and the Pebble Time 2
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Apple Watch more accurate than Fitbit, says new study
It seems, not all fitness trackers are created equal when it comes to accuracy. A new study published in JAMA
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Jawbone CEO looks for more funding to keep company afloat
American global fund management firm Blackrock, which invested $300 million into Jawbone last year, has been pushing for a quick sale of
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Playing Pokémon Go could give you 41 days of extra life, Microsoft says
Pokémon Go, Nintendo’s augmented reality game, is helping to keep millions in shape. The free-to-play location-based augmented reality mobile game,
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Netatmo Healthy Home Coach monitors the vitals of your home
Indoor air quality is a major influence on the health and comfort of your home. With 90% of our time spent
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Beyond Apple: the Swiss smartwatch industry is fighting back
Swiss watch manufacturers were in firm control of their market during the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s. But its abundantly clear that
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Fitness tracker data reveals the healthiest states in the US
Maintaining small, healthy habits can make a big difference in your overall health and fitness according to latest Fitbit research.
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