Review: Vivofit Jr 2, Garmin’s new fitness tracker for kids
Not all Garmin wearables are for grownups. Its very popular Vivofit Jr is designed to help kids get fitter and healthier, while
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Wearables
Wearables and fitness technology to expect at CES 2018
The countdown to the biggest tech show on earth is on. Held annually in Las Vegas, the 51th CES is the place to
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Garmin’s Vivofit 4 comes with year-long battery life and an always-on color display
Just when we thought we’d seen the last new fitness band in 2017, Garmin surprised us with the latest iteration
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The next Apple Watch may have a built-in EKG heart reader
Your next Apple Watch may double as an electrocardiogram (EKG) heart monitor. According to Bloomberg sources, the built-in sensor would
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Mio Global is now PAI Health
Vancouver-based Mio Global is changing its name to PAI Health. The news follows its recent announcement that it is pulling
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Fitbit stock takes a tumble on sluggish Ionic sales
It seems Fitbit’s first attempt at a smartwatch is not exactly flying off the shelves. Wearable technology has become a
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Bragi is incorporating sound recognition capabilities into its devices
Bragi will be demonstrating its new sound recognition technology at the Consumer Electronics Show 2018 (CES) in a few weeks time.
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Livebeam VI review: your personal AI workout coach
VI 7.9 Design8.0/10 Ease of use8.0/10 Use of information7.5/10 Motivation8.0/10 Pros Provides guidance and motivation Comfortable and lightweight Great running
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Adidas to disband its Digital Sports business unit
Adidas is shutting down its Digital Sports business unit, a move which calls into question some 74 jobs. This is
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Wearable technology penetration is picking up
Interest in wearable technology is steadily rising according to a new report from Deloitte. In 2017, US consumers were more
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Huami reveals Amazfit Pace 2 smartwatch
Huami has revealed two versions of the new Amazfit Pace 2 smartwatch. The device is available in China from today,
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Adoption of wearable technology in China overtakes US
Wearables market penetration in China has nearly doubled in the past two years and is now bigger than in the
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Review: Ditch the chest strap with Polar OH1
Polar OH1 8.6 Design8.5/10 Ease of use9.0/10 Use of information9.0/10 Motivation8.0/10 Pros Lightweight, water-resistant design Accurate A choice of where
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On a mission to democratise personal wellness, interview with LifeBEAM CEO
Biometric headphones are great for people who workout and want to check their steps, heart rate, distance traveled and calories burned,
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Air pollution cancels out positive effects of exercise for over 60s
Going for a stroll is often considered as one of the best ways for older people to exercise – but
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