Review: Microsoft Band 2 – still flawed, but has great software
Microsoft Band 2 7.3 Design6.0/10 Ease of use8.0/10 Use of information8.0/10 Motivation7.0/10 Pros Better design than original device 11 sensors
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Wearables
The Loop Crystal – Polar delivers the Swarovski flair
Swarovski isn’t just teaming up with Misfit anymore. Polar has now joined forces with the Austrian retailer and designer of fashionable jewelry
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Vivosmart HR: Garmin adds heart rate to popular fitness tracker
Garmin has joined the crowded market of wrist based HR fitness trackers with its newest addition – the Vivosmart HR.
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Review: Moov Now – your personal coach
Moov Now 7.8 Design8.0/10 Ease of use8.0/10 Use of information7.0/10 Motivation8.0/10 Pros Real-time coaching feedback 3D analysis of movement Designed
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Fossil unveils a line of fashionable connected accessories
Fossil is an American designer and manufacturer of clothing and accessories, well known for its line of watches and jewelry, as well
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Review: Is the Apple Watch a good fitness tracker?
Activity trackers come in many styles and can improve your overall wellness by tracking your activity, fitness levels, sleep,
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Apple is viewed as ‘coolest wearables brand’ according to new survey
A new survey by Juniper Research has found that smartphone users consider Apple the ‘coolest wearable brand’. In competition with
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Misfit Shine 2 – new inactivity alerts, a compass, and smart home integration
Earlier this week, Misfit announced its next generation fitness wearable, the Shine 2. This is the first major update to Misfit’s wearable
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Polar’s announces the A360 – its first fitness band with a heart rate monitor
Polar has been an industry leader when it comes to making wearables to monitor your health for a few decades
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Upcoming crowdfunding projects we are excited about
Crowdfunding is the practice of funding a project or venture by raising monetary contributions from a large number of people,
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Microsoft fitness band 2: features a complete redesign and new sensors
This year, we’ve heard many announcements from the likes of Apple, Fitbit, Jawbone and other big names in the wearables
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Fitbit Surge update doubles battery life and adds extra features
Fitbit has this Wednesday released a software update for its Surge fitness tracker. Its last major update was back in
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Review: Sony SmartBand 2 – new tracker includes heart-rate sensor
Sony Smartband SWR12 6.8 Design6.0/10 Ease of use8.0/10 Use of information7.0/10 Motivation6.0/10 Pros Price Life logging app Heart rate monitoring
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Review: Mio Alpha 2 – accurate heart rate tracking
Mio Alpha 7.3 Design8.0/10 Ease of use7.0/10 Use of information7.0/10 Motivation7.0/10 Pros Continuous EKG-accurate heart rate monitoring Water-resistant Comfortable design
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Review: Skulpt Aim – hand held body fat monitor
Skulpt Aim 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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