Healthy and Fitted Information on Health and fitness
How Apple sleep apnea detection works – explained by Apple research scientist
[11/10/2024]
Sleep apnea detection isn’t unique to the Apple Watch, but it is one of the hottest wearables trends of 2024. Apple gained FDA approval in the middle of September – a few days before the Apple Watch Series 10 hit shelves. And the feature aims to help the estimated 1 billion people who suffer sleep [...] The post How Apple sleep apnea detection works – explained by Apple research scientist appeared first on Wareable.
How the HUAWEI WATCH D2 offers effortless blood pressure tracking
Hypertension – more commonly known as high blood pressure – is often considered the king of chronic diseases. Approximately one in every four adults globally suffers from hypertension – and here’s the kicker: only around half have been diagnosed, and even fewer regularly check their blood pressure. That’s a huge problem because hypertension is associated [...] The post How the HUAWEI WATCH D2 offers effortless blood pressure tracking appeared first on Wareable.
Whangamatā multisport adventure race labelled ‘orienteering on steroids’
This weekend's challenge involves running, walking, mountain biking and orienteering.
Oura Ring vs. Apple Watch: Key differences revealed
[10/10/2024]
The Oura Ring is gaining serious traction – the company has now sold 2.5 million units as the smart ring market booms. Smart rings have captured the imagination by offering a more discreet way of tracking sleep and activity from the finger. They’re a mile away from smartwatches, with their screens and digital distractions. But [...] The post Oura Ring vs. Apple Watch: Key differences revealed appeared first on Wareable.
How to access Control Center on Apple Watch watchOS 11
The Apple Watch Control Center is a handy way of finding shortcuts to some of the most useful functions – such as Do Not Disturb Mode, Airplane Mode, and the ping function. However, if you’ve upgraded from an old watchOS version to the latest – watchOS 11 – you might have noticed that the Control [...] The post How to access Control Center on Apple Watch watchOS 11 appeared first on Wareable.
How to change the unit of measurement on your Garmin watch and Garmin Connect
Trying to convert miles to kilometers (or vice versa) in your head during an activity can further strain your resources. Luckily, changing the units of measurement on Garmin is simple. Unlike other watches, Garmin also affords you plenty of control over what appears on your device. This means you can customize and tailor units to [...] The post How to change the unit of measurement on your Garmin watch and Garmin Connect appeared first on Wareable.
Apple Watch ECG app: what is it, how does it work and is it accurate?
The Apple Watch added electrocardiogram (ECG) heart measurements in 2018, and the feature has been saving lives ever since. Available on the Apple Watch Series 4-10 and Ultra 1/2, ECG readings allow users to receive medical-grade, FDA-approved insights into their heart rhythm. The 30-second test can help detect a potential heart rate abnormality, a sign [...] The post Apple Watch ECG app: what is it, how does it work and is it accurate? appeared first on Wareable.
How to update the Apple Watch: Get watchOS 11 and overcome problems
Downloading the latest Apple Watch update is your ticket to a better smartwatch experience, with each watchOS version bringing exciting new features. The latest Apple Watch software is watchOS 11, released alongside the Apple Watch Series 10 September 2024. Apple also regularly releases smaller updates that fix bugs, add new complications, and drop exclusive watch [...] The post How to update the Apple Watch: Get watchOS 11 and overcome problems appeared first on Wareable.
Bag an Apple Watch Mental Health Day badge in 10 minutes
In honor of Mental Health Day (Thursday 10 October), Apple has a limited-edition award for Apple Watch users up for grabs. To raise awareness about mental health and promote self-care, users can earn the badge by logging at least 10 mindful minutes using any app that syncs with the Health app on their iPhones. This [...] The post Bag an Apple Watch Mental Health Day badge in 10 minutes appeared first on Wareable.
Best Fitbit 2024: Every model compared
The amount of Fitbit smartwatches and fitness bands nowadays can boggle the mind when choosing your next device. That’s why we’ve set up this guide: to try and compare the top Fitbit models. The Fitbit Sense 2 and Charge 6 boast are in a tier of their own in features, including health tracking with ECG [...] The post Best Fitbit 2024: Every model compared appeared first on Wareable.
Garmin could launch super Fenix 8 Micro-LED with futuristic screen tech
[08/10/2024]
The Garmin Fenix 8 has just launched (and got a rave review here at Wareable) but a new version could be on the way, according to an interesting leak. The Fenix 8 MicroLED was spotted by watch face developers among lists of new models compatible with Connect IQ app uploads. Developer leaks suggest Garmin is preparing [...] The post Garmin could launch super Fenix 8 Micro-LED with futuristic screen tech appeared first on Wareable.
Auckland transport: Choosing the future path of the city’s infrastructure — Bike Auckland
[07/10/2024]
OPINION: We desperately need councils to backfill central government’s funding shortfall.
Big cuts coming to Auckland transport: ‘Blame the Government,’ says mayor Wayne Brown
[06/10/2024]
The Government cut $550 million from Auckland transport but the council has another plan.
From whales to cocktails: Cycling Rarotonga’s coastal loop road
The trick is to spend more time off the bike than on it.
Multimillion-dollar Johnsonville and Tawa cycleway connection on pause, cost savings and Govt transport plan blamed
[01/10/2024]
The council is not planning any investment in the project over the next three years.
Olympics: Sports Tribunal awards costs of $15,000 against Cycling NZ after athlete’s successful non-selection appeal
[27/09/2024]
Mountain biker Sammie Maxwell brought an appeal against her non-selection.
Auckland transport emissions pathway: We need to build our streets to supercharge walking and cycling - Marie Guerreiro
[23/09/2024]
OPINION: We have only built for one mode of transport in Auckland for decades.
The best things to see and do on a West Coast road trip
[22/09/2024]
Load the car, affix your mountain bike and make the most of NZ’s wildest roadie.
New Zealand’s double Olympic gold medallist Ellesse Andrews and dad Jon on the making of a champion
[20/09/2024]
Ellesse Andrews and her dad Jon have delivered a feel-good redemption story for the ages.
Editorial: Cycleways are part of a balanced transport system – and Auckland doesn’t have one
[14/09/2024]
OPINION: We need an intelligent debate, not culture-war slogans.
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