Fitbit introduces Hourly Activity & Stationary Time Tracking
For some time, scientists have warned us of the risks of sitting too much, but lately the news seems to
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Wearables
Fitbit CEO says Apple Watch trying to do too much
More than 40 million of Fitbits have now been sold, and the company remains the global leader in wearables sales despite
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Apple Watch patent reveals possible smart bands
It seems Apple has been looking into developing smart bands that add extra features to the company’s smartwatch. A number of patent
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People love their fitness trackers – but not the apps
Fitness trackers? We like them. Apps? Not as much. It seems that many wearable technology makers are struggling to design good
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Can your smartwatch save you from a stroke? Scientists need your help.
Each year, more than 100,000 strokes are caused by an abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation. In atrial fibrillation, electrical conduction in
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Pebble slashes 25% of its workforce amid growing competition
Pebble Technology Corporation, a smartwatch company that started before the introduction of the Apple Watch, announced it is laying off close
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How good are fitness trackers when it comes to counting calories?
You probably shouldn’t trust your wearable device to provide accurate statistics about how many calories you’re burning according to a new
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Review: Fitbit Alta – our take on the new activity tracker
Fitbit Alta 7.4 Design8.0/10 Ease of use7.0/10 Use of information7.0/10 Motivation7.5/10 Pros Stylish design Great battery life Auto-tracks exercise and
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Startup brings medical grade heart rate monitoring to Apple Watch
A smartphone accessory company called AliveCor today unveiled the first medical-grade EKG band for the Apple Watch. The “Kardia Band”
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Fossil unveils 7 more stylish wearables
Back in January at CES 2016, Fossil announced that it would be popping out 100 new wearable devices this year.
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Fossil announces Q Motion: a slim, cylindrical Misfit Ray lookalike
Q Motion is the latest to join Fossil’s Q line of wearables, which debuted last fall. This is a slim,
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Fitbit Alta essential guide
Fitbit’s new Alta tracker has apparently started shipping in the US. For those outside of the US, they can expect
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Review: Fitbit Blaze
Fitbit Blaze 7.8 Design7.0/10 Ease of use8.0/10 Use of information8.0/10 Motivation8.0/10 Pros Large readable display 5 day battery life Auto
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Lumo run sensor can smarten up your shorts
Lumo Run is a small and discreet sensor that measures and coaches you on your running form to improve performance
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Lumafit: Interactive fitness coach and heart rate monitor for your ear
This technology comes from an Irish company and aims to be an interactive fitness coach designed to get you fit.
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