Amazfit BIP and GTR, Black Friday discounts start now
Black Friday discounts on Amazfit smartwatches are already underway. This includes the popular Amazfit BIP and Amazfit GTR which was only released a month or so ago. Essential reading: Black Friday...
View ArticleXiaomi Mi Watch gets first software update and iOS app
Mi Watch has received its first firmware update. This brings several improvements to pairing, notifications, and sees the release of the iOS version of the Xiaomi Wearable App. Essential reading: Top...
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Withings adds Strava integration as part of latest software update
Withings is now compatible with Strava thanks to a new software update. Essential reading: Top fitness trackers and health gadgets Strava is one of the most popular fitness apps around. Tens of...
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Amazfit X fitness band to go into mass-production in first half of 2020
Huami has revealed today its futuristic looking Amazfit X fitness band will go into mass production during the first half of 2020. Essential reading: Top fitness trackers and health gadgets The...
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Fitbit’s OS 4.1 brings a slew of upgrades & new features
It’s business as usual at Fitbit despite the upcoming Google acquisition. The company has started rolling out version 4.1 of its smartwatch operating system. The release brings a “Smart wake” function,...
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Misfit’s countdown to holiday sale slashes 20% off fitness watches
Misfit‘s countdown to the holiday sale on from now until December 16th. The outfit is offering 20% off both on Amazon and sitewide for those who may need a last minute fitness gift! Essential reading:...
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Smart earbuds: top biometric headphones
Ever wonder what your heart rate is when you’re running while listening to music? The ear provides a great platform for doing this kind of biometric measurement. It is a little known fact that earbuds,...
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Fitbit Versa 2 or Ionic: What’s the difference?
Fitbit has not one but two smartwatches for you to choose from. This is in addition to a wide selection of fitness bands. Essential reading: Top fitness trackers and health gadgets Just like Ionic the...
View ArticleJustice Department to investigate Google’s acquisition of Fitbit
The US Justice Department (DOJ) will reportedly investigate Google’s acquisition of Fitbit on data privacy issues and anti-trust concerns. Essential reading: Top fitness trackers and health gadgets The...
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The 3rd Gen Moto360 is now available for pre-order, shipping in January
The new Moto 360 is now officially available for pre-order for shipping in January. Licensed to a Canadian company, it comes with Snapdragon Wear 3100 and WearOS. Essential reading: Top fitness...
View ArticleVersa Lite has a firmware update issue, here’s what to do
If you’ve just purchased a Versa Lite or recently tried completing the latest firmware update, you may have experienced a problem. The installation will start and stop or otherwise fail. Here’s what to...
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Huami hints at new Amazfit product categories at CES 2020
A poster shared by Huami on Weibo today teases new Amazfit-branded products that are set to land at CES 2020. Judging by the picture, it could quite possibly a pair of smart running sneakers, smart...
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Amazfit Sports Watch 3 Star Wars edition to go on sale December 19th
Huami is preparing to release a special Amazfit Sports Watch 3 Star Wars edition. The timepiece will go on sale in China later this week. Essential reading: Top fitness trackers and health gadgets This...
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Bright days ahead for smartwatches and ear-wear according IDC forecast
Over 300 million wearables will ship this year says market researcher IDC. Looking forward, smartwatches and ear-worn devices are expected to lead the charge. Essential reading: Top fitness trackers...
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The best smartwatches for kids
Smartwatches are not just for adults. But does your child really need one? Contents Introduction Privacy concerns Best smartwatches for kids – VTech Kidizoom DX2 – TickTalk 3 – Verizon LG Gizmopal 2 –...
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Exports of Swiss watches may plummet to lowest level in 35 years
The Swiss watch industry has been facing challenging conditions in recent years. As competition from fitness bands and smartwatches heats up, exports of watches are set to fall in 2019 to their lowest...
View ArticleAmazfit Bip S – successor of the Bip, launching at CES 2020
A renewed version of Amazfit Bip is coming soon. It is called Bip S and is launching in a couple of weeks time at CES 2020 in Las Vegas. Essential reading: Top fitness trackers and health gadgets Huami...
View ArticleStudy shows children of all ages are at risk of declining physical activity
Fitness trackers for kids have gained in popularity in recent years. This is for a good reason. There’s a problem of declining physical activity in children coupled with a rise in obesity. Essential...
View ArticleA Realme-branded fitness tracker to drop in the first half of 2020
Realme’s India CEO has hinted the company will launch a fitness band or maybe even a smart fitness watch in the first half of 2020. Essential reading: Top fitness trackers and health gadgets The info...
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Amazfit T-Rex watch drops by the FCC, to launch on January 1st
Huami is preparing to launch a new smartwatch series called Amazfit T-Rex in China on 1st of January. The international release should follow shortly after considering the device has dropped by the US...
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