Fitness trackers good at counting steps, but fall short when it comes to heart rate
Your fitness tracker might be much better at counting steps than monitoring your heart rate according to a new study published
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Misfit launches Flare, a minimalist activity tracker
Misfit has announced today it is launching a new activity tracker. Flare is an $59.99 entry level device, ideal for those looking
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Review: Garmin Vivomove, a stylish analog watch for the health conscious
Garmin Vivomove 7.3 Design8.0/10 Ease of use8.0/10 Use of information6.0/10 Motivation7.0/10 Pros Stunning design Clever watch-face activity indicators Long battery
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Under Armour’s new sleepwear line speeds up recovery with infrared technology
No, its not a misprint. Under Armour has released a line of high tech pajamas that are designed to help speed
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This watch warns of imminent health threats
Three years ago Terje Tobiassed experienced a heart attack while in his car. It was only quick thinking and actions
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Fitness tracker data reveals direct link between activity and happiness
Withings, now owned by Nokia, is one of the pioneers of the health and fitness wearables industry. With a host of
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Altra IQ shoes track your running form and speed from both feet
Altra IQ has announced this morning global availability of its smart shoe, the Alta Torin IQ. The connected footware has sensors in
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Polar announces the M430, its newest running watch
Polar has announced today a new addition to its running portfolio, the Polar M430. A successor to the popular M400,
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Pebble watches will keep ticking along thanks to new update
Existing owners of Pebble products will be happy to know their watches will continue to work beyond 2017. The fate of existing
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Touch sensitive fibers could lead to new sorts of wearable devices
Sensors embedded into your everyday wear are in a perfect position to understand the minute workings of your body. From monitoring
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How Fitbit heart rate data saved this woman’s life
A Fitbit fitness tracker saved a recently retired Connecticut woman’s life. According to UConn Health, 73 year old Patricia Lauder
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Rumour: Adidas to launch Chameleon HR fitness tracker later this year
Adidas looks to be preparing to rival Fitbit with a fitness tracker of its own. The company is apparently working on a
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BlackBerry turns its eye to wearable technology and medical devices
BlackBerry announced this weekend it is looking to expand into new products including wearable technology, medical devices, appliances and tablets. The Canadian company said it sees this
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Review: Withings Steel HR, a smart classic looking watch with heart
Withings Steel HR 8 Design8.5/10 Ease of use9.0/10 Use of information7.5/10 Motivation7.0/10 Pros Beautiful design Seamlessly integrates into your life
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Owlet launches version 2 of its baby health monitoring sock
Owlet announced today a new version of its health monitoring smart sock. Designed for babies in their first year of
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