Microsoft Band update adds music controls and movement reminders
Microsoft has released a software update for its Band 2 activity tracker that adds a bunch of features, just in time
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Wearables
Three-quarters of Britons exercise at least once a week, yet one in five cannot name any muscles
Skulpt, a health and fitness technology developer, has polled 2,000 Britons to identify the muscle groups people from UK cities
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Review: Skulpt Chisel, the leaner and lighter body fat tracker
Skulpt Chisel 8 Design8.0/10 Ease of use7.0/10 Use of information8.0/10 Motivation9.0/10 Pros More precise than a fitness scale Ability to
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Which states in the US have the most muscle?
Skulpt Aim isn’t your typical fitness tracker. At the moment, it truly is one of a kind as it measures
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Wearable sales are booming, but are we wearing them?
The global market for wearable devices is showing impressive growth. The latest International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device
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KidFit – low cost activity tracker for 5-13 year olds
Wearable technology – and tracking information such as movement, steps and heart rate – are increasingly becoming a part of everyday life for many
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Angel – the first wearable health sensor designed to be open
A while ago we wrote about Angel, the first wearable health sensor designed to be open. A wristband that monitors
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Review: Vivosmart HR – Garmin goes after Fitbit Charge HR with new tracker
Vivosmart HR 7.8 Design7.0/10 Ease of use8.0/10 Use of information8.0/10 Motivation8.0/10 Pros A rich set of features 24/7 heart rate
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Review: Polar A360 – fitness tracker with wrist-based heart rate
Polar A360 7.3 Design7.5/10 Ease of use7.5/10 Use of information6.5/10 Motivation7.5/10 Pros Stylish design Bright and vivid display Excellent battery
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Review: Bellabeat Leaf – smart jewelry
Bellabeat Leaf 6.8 Design9.0/10 Ease of use7.0/10 Use of information5.0/10 Motivation6.0/10 Pros Looks great No display Provides fairly accurate basic
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Review: Polar Loop 2 – a tracker that does the basics well
Polar Loop 2 7.3 Design7.0/10 Ease of use8.0/10 Use of information7.0/10 Motivation7.0/10 Pros Stylish design Customised fit to the individual
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Fossil shows serious wearable technology ambitions with $260m purchase of Misfit
Fossil has joined an increasing number of companies coming out with smartwatches and connected accessories by announcing last month a range of
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Apple hints at upcoming medical health tracker
The long-anticipated Apple Watch came out earlier this year. The device is a solid piece of kit, which has quickly
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Misfit promises two new wearables for CES 2016
A couple of weeks ago, Misfit announced its next generation fitness wearable, the Shine 2. This was the first major update
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Xiaomi adds heart rate tracking to its ultra-cheap wearable
Xiaomi is a privately owned Chinese electronics company headquartered in Beijing that is one of the world’s largest smartphone makers. Xiaomi designs,
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