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Is a Fitbit Premium subscription worth it in 2020?
Fitbit has one of the most user friendly fitness apps out there. But some of its features sit behind a paywall. Are they worth the cost? Read on to find out. Essential reading: Top fitness trackers and...
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Motiv to focus on digital identity devices after acquisition by Proxy
Another one bites the dust. Well perhaps not, but Motiv has announced it will cease its smart fitness ring sales. The company has been acquired by Proxy and will, in the future, focus on biometric...
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Garmin adds a slew of indoor Garmin Connect badges
Stuck indoors? Garmin has a slew of new limited time badges that can be collected without leaving the comfort of your home. Essential reading: Top fitness trackers and health gadgets The social...
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“Smartwatch” is added to “Wear OS by Google” moniker
Reddit users have spotted that “Wear OS by Google” in the App Store has been re-branded to “Wear OS by Google Smartwatch”. Could the search giant have a wearable in the works? Essential reading: Top...
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Coros PACE 2 gets Bluetooth certification as it readies for launch
Smart helmet maker Coros has obtained Bluetooth certification for the second generation PACE watch. This implies a launch date should not be too far off. Essential reading: Ten great watches with GPS...
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Fitbit to make a kids smartwatch with 4G by the end of 2020
Fitbit is reportedly building a smartwatch for kids with 4G connectivity. The company has taken under its belt Hong Kong-based Doki Technologies in an effort to release the device by the end of 2020....
View ArticleCheap deals on Fitbit, Garmin, Samsung watches for May 2020
Whether or not you are stuck indoors, an activity tracker is always a great purchase. Anything that can help improve your health is worth considering. Essential reading: Top fitness trackers and health...
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Supposed images of Xiaomi Mi Band 5 have been leaked
Slashleaks have posted a few images of what is supposed to be Xiaomi Mi Band 5. If they turn out to be genuine, the next generation tracker will look quite different. Essential reading: Top fitness...
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Wearable breathalyzers, gadgets that know if you’ve had a few too many
A new generation of wearables is here to help tackle problem drinking. Nearly 90,000 people in the United States die annually from alcohol related issues making this the fourth leading preventable...
View ArticleFitbits might be used for contact tracing & monitoring COVID-19 symptoms
Fitbit has recently added a bunch of features to help protect users of its app from COVID-19. But it hopes to go much further than that. The company is exploring whether its wearables can be used for...
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Polar data shows how we are exercising during the lockdown
Polar has released statistics that show how exactly people are managing to stay active during the current coronavirus lockdown. A rapid shift in exercise habits is obvious. Essential reading: Top...
View ArticleApple’s Worldwide Developers Conference to be held online on June 22nd
Apple has announced it will hold the 2020 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 22nd. This is the first time the annual event will be hosted online only. Essential reading: Top fitness...
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Apple Watch dominates the smartwatch market in Q1 ahead of Samsung
The Apple Watch is selling like hotcakes. The US manufacturer was able to shift around 7.6 million copies of the timepiece in the first quarter. Essential reading: Top fitness trackers and health...
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Fitbit trialing own ECG technology as it launches consumer Heart Study
Fitbit has successfully trialled proprietary ECG technology as it awaits FDA approval. It is now looking to recruit thousands of users for a large-scale consumer Heart Study. Essential reading: Top...
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Withings ScanWatch is trialled by French hospitals & will soon be on our wrists
Withings ScanWatch is currently being tested by a number of French hospitals for patients’ COVID19 home monitoring. The device is still pending clearances from regulators and should be available to all...
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[updated] Amazfit X Indiegogo campaign hits $1 million, Huami adds new functions
With 20 days left, the Indiegogo campaign for Amazfit X fitness band is above the $1,000,000 mark! Huami says it is listening to backers and adding some new feature additions. The gizmo is slated for...
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The world’s first nutrition wearable device assesses dietary biomarkers
A Melbourne-based start-up called Nutromics is working on the world’s first nutrition wearable. It assesses dietary biomarkers to help users manage conditions such as Type-2 diabetes. Essential...
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Eight tips for getting more out of your Fitbit fitness tracker or smartwatch
Fitbit fitness bands and more recently smartwatches are some of the most accurate wireless tracking devices you can purchase. But no matter how much you wear your fitness tracker, it won’t do you any...
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PumPix: a wearable sanitising dispenser to help fight germs
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Sentio’s wearable shows a spike in negative emotions since the lockdown
Sentio Solutions, a wearables company out of San Francisco has quantified COVID-19’s impact on our mental health. The first study of this kind, it shows our negative emotions have nearly doubled during...
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