Google pledges not to use Fitbit’s health data in bid to get regulatory go-ahead
Google has said yesterday that it will not use Fitbit health data for targeted advertising. The search giant is attempting
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Wearables
Polar comes out on top in GPS distance recordings validation study
Polar smartwatches have come out on top in a new study that investigated the accuracy of recorded distance by GNSS-enabled
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Fitbit looking to add a new stress resilience feature
Fitbit is looking to add a new stress resilience feature. This will likely come as a software update at some
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Report names Xiaomi Mi Band 4 as top selling fitness band globally
Market research firm Canalys have named Xiaomi Band 4 as the top selling fitness band in the world between Q3
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Wearables that keep you safe
While it is most likely you feel safe at home, that feeling may not extend too far from your front
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Next generation Fossil watches appear at Bluetooth SIG
A bunch of Fossil-made smartwatches have dropped by the Bluetooth SIG today. These might be the first crop of devices
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Garmin adds solar charging to other popular sports watches
Garmin has announced today it has added solar charging to other popular sports-watch models in its range. This includes Fenix
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Today’s firmware update brings Dynamic GPS to Fitbit Charge 4
Today’s firmware update allows users to use their smartphone’s GPS signal in addition to the built-in GPS on Fitbit Charge
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Fitbit starts rollout of temperature and symptom tracking feature
We are all more mindful of our health these days, and to that end Fitbit is introducing new functionality in
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Health App provides hint of a new Huawei smartwatch & fitness band
Details of a new Huawei smartwatch and activity band have leaked on the company’s Health App. Essential reading: Top fitness trackers
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What’s inside a fitness tracker?
Tracking information such as movement, steps and heart rate are all part of the quantified self movement which has gained
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Amazfit ZenBuds raise more than $400,000 in three days on Indiegogo
Huami has made available the Amazfit ZenBuds on Indiegogo three days ago. In this short time, the earbuds have raised
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Think your Apple Watch band collection is impressive? Think again!
A user on Reddit has posted a picture of his Apple Watch band collection. It is absolutely massive! Essential reading: Top
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A hack provides a way to still keep your Microsoft Band 2 alive
A small life-extending hack can still keep your Microsoft Band 2 alive. It allows the activity tracker to be used
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Polar Unite vs Ignite: Which fitness watch should you buy?
Polar has added another sports watch to its lineup. The Polar Unite is a lifestyle fitness watch that packs some
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