Fitbit stands by its step goal after experts criticize 10,000 a day target
Fitbit has defended its step goal after a leading computer scientist criticized the one-size fits all 10,000 step solution. Speaking at
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Moov app gets an overhaul ahead of heart rate-tracking headband release
Moov has just issued version 4 of its Moov Coach fitness app to all iOS users and Android beta users.
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Garmin tracker data exposes marathon cheat
A Huffington Post and Buzzfeed food blogger has been disqualified from the Fort Lauderdale Half Marathon after data from her fitness tracker
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Smart rings are gradually edging their way into the mainstream
Still a niche area, smart rings are projected to grow at an annual rate of more than 4% over the next four
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Garmin enjoy’s 10% revenue bump as Fitbit posts its first ever quarterly loss
Garmin’s Q4 results came in much better than expected. The company on Wednesday reported a 10% boost in revenue, and the
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The world’s first Braille smartwatch set to hit the shelves in March
After three years of ups and downs, the Dot Watch Braille Smartwatch will finally begin shipping next month. Created for the
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Are smart glasses are poised for a comeback?
Don’t write off the smart glass concept just yet. According to new data from Juniper Research, over the next five
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Swim trackers are good enough for recreational use, but not for serious swimmers
When it comes to buying the right fitness tracker, the characteristic of water-resistance can often be a deciding factor. If
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Snapchat Spectacles are finally available online in the US
Only sold through vending machines in major metro areas throughout the US, as well as a store in Manhattan, Snapchat Spectacles
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Upright Go: posture training on the move
Upright is returning to Kickstarter in a few weeks time to raise funds for its second generation posture trainer. As the name implies,
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Wearables in the fight against dementia
Researchers at the Boston University are developing wearable devices that look for clues of early dementia and Alzheimer’s. They hope their three-year research
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Fossil shares tank on concerns about wearables business
Shares of Fossil fell nearly 20% on Wednesday to an eight-year low, after the company reported lower than expected fourth-quarter earnings
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Shape by Atlas: a personal coach anywhere, anytime
While most activity trackers count steps, distance and calories, a limited few have been designed to make your gym workouts more
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IBM’s hub for wearables is a step towards personalized medicine
The Cognitive Hypervisor is one of several exciting projects within the IBM Research Frontiers Institute. Developed as a hub for
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Huawei Watch 2 teased in photo, set to launch at MWC 2017
With less than two weeks to go, we expect to see a lot of new products at Mobile World Congress
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