Huawei files patent for a peculiar smartwatch with built-in earbuds
A patent was discovered for a peculiar Huawei smartwatch that hosts a pair of Bluetooth earbuds. It is called Huawei
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Garmin Fenix 6 Series gets a hefty Public Beta software update
A public beta for the Fenix 6 Series has just been made available. It comes with added support for the
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The D2 Mach 1 is a Garmin Epix 2 for aviators
Garmin has landed a pilot-focused D2 Mach 1 watch. It slaps on aviation features on top of all the great
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Will Garmin launch a Whoop-type device soon?
The confidentiality clause on Garmin’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing for something that is referred to as a “Smart Band”
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How to add your Parkrun barcode to a Garmin or Apple watch
Looking for a more convenient way to register your barcode at the end of a parkrun? This can now be
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OnePlus is looking to release Watch 2 and Band 2 this year
A well known leaker suggests we might see the OnePlus Watch 2 and OnePlus Band 2 in the coming months.
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Google Pixel Watch reportedly to be teased in May for an October launch
The Google Pixel Watch will reportedly be teased at Google’s I/O developer conference in May, ahead of an official launch
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Twelve years of Fitbit devices: here’s how they’ve evolved
A few days ago we did a retrospective on two decades of Garmin Forerunner watches. It’s a wonder how much
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Tracking fitness with smartwatches in military facilities: what’s allowed?
It was widely reported in recent weeks that the Space Force has decided to replace fitness tests, such as the
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Wearables are less accurate at tracking people with darker skin tones, new research
A systematic review of existing studies shows that fitness trackers, smartwatches and other wearables are less accurate at tracking the
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Scanwatch gets activity reminders & new hands behavior
Scanwatch has received a new software update. This one adds activity reminders, new hands behavior and a workout mode. We
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Decathlon pulls watches over fears they may cause burns to users
Decathlon is telling customers to return their Kiprun GPS 500 or 550 watches in exchange for a refund. This comes
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A look back just how much Garmin watches have progressed in 20 years
As we anticipate the soonish release of the Foreruner 955, I thought it might be interesting to look back at
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Study shows wearables such as Fitbits motivate older adults to walk more
A recent study shows that fitness trackers lead to small but significant increase in physical activity of older adults. Wearables
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Come September, Apple Watch Series 3 might get the boot
The Apple Watch Series 3 might be discontinued from September 2022 according to a prominent leaker. The device is over
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