Polar H9 is an affordable heart rate monitor for entry level users
Polar have expanded their heart rate monitor portfolio with the launch of the new H9. It joins the company’s best-selling
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Wearables
Apple’s wearables business is now the size of a Fortune 150 company
Apple’s Q1 2020 financial results show that wearables raked in all-time record revenue of $10 billion during the all-important holiday quarter.
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Vi wants to gamify your exercise routine with new app
Vi wants to gamify your exercise routine with a new free app called Torch. The software has just launched into public
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Suunto 3 Fitness becomes Suunto 3, gets new case material & colorways
In a rebranding exercise, Suunto 3 Fitness is now simply called Suunto 3. This is more in line with the
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Year of the Rat Garmin Connect badge
For those of you that like to collect Garmin activity badges, there’s a new one to be picked up today,
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Apple launches incentives program to reward gym-goers
Apple has today announced that it has launched an Apple Watch Connected initiative that rewards regular gym-goers. Essential reading: Top fitness
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Garmin enables optical heart rate for swim on Vivoactive 4 & Venu
Garmin has enabled optical heart rate for swimming on Vivoactive 4 & Venu. This comes with the latest firmware update
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Upcoming Amazfit GTS/GTR firmware update helps resolve GPS issues
A new software update for Amazfit GTS and GTR smartwatches focuses on resolving slow GPS positioning speed and inaccurate readings.
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Xiaomi Wear app finally gets Apple Store reveal
Xiaomi Wear app for iOS is finally available on the Apple Store in some countries. At the moment the software
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Xiaomi Mi Watch update adds Body Battery & all day stress tracking
Xiaomi is releasing the second firmware update for Mi Watch starting tomorrow. This slaps on the Body Battery function, all
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How to set running goals that will help you not hinder you
Runners, by nature, are typically very driven individuals who thrive on schedules and planning. Goals often give them some sort
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How to connect a Fitbit with your smart home
There is a way to integrate your Fitbit with your smart home using a system called if-this-then-that (IFTTT). IFTTT and
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Women more likely to use fitness trackers than men says new research
A new survey shows that one in five American adults currently use a wearable, with women more likely than men
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Huami gets FCC certification for Timex-branded smartwatch
Huami has received the stamp of approval from the FCC for a Timex-branded smartwatch. The two companies entered into a
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Amazfit GTS vs Amazfit BIP S: What’s the difference?
Many thought last year’s Amazfit GTS was the updated version of Amazfit Bip. However the unveiling of Bip S at
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