Health and fitness with devices

Coroner issues findings into death of cyclist Bryan Marris at Mount Maunganui intersection

[11/05/2026]

A cyclist was run over by a left-turning truck at a Mt Maunganui intersection in 2023.

Fitbit Air vs. Whoop: Key differences between the screen-free trackers

[08/05/2026]

With Google’s announcement of the $99 Fitbit Air, Whoop faces its most serious competition yet in the screenless tracker category. The latest Fitbit tracker doesn’t arrive until 26 May, so answering the question of who should pick the Air and who should choose a Whoop subscription is difficult. However, though we’re not yet able to [...] The post Fitbit Air vs. Whoop: Key differences between the screen-free trackers appeared first on Wareable.

Whoop adds on-demand doctors, new AI features, and rugged bands

[08/05/2026]

Whoop has announced a raft of new features for its subscribers, rolling out an expansion of its health platform and updates to its Whoop Coach AI. The headline addition is live, on-demand video consultations with licensed clinicians directly through the app. Launching in the US this summer, the brand says these consultations will allow members [...] The post Whoop adds on-demand doctors, new AI features, and rugged bands appeared first on Wareable.

Best infrared sauna blankets of 2026: Our top picks for your wellness and rejuvenation

[08/05/2026]

Finding a local sauna that fits your schedule is surprisingly tough, which is exactly why infrared sauna blankets took off in 2026. So, at Wareable, we spent several weeks testing some of the major at-home models to find the best ones. While often mixed up with red light therapy, these sleeping bag-style tools use far-infrared [...] The post Best infrared sauna blankets of 2026: Our top picks for your wellness and rejuvenation appeared first on Wareable.

Fitbit Air arrives as Google’s $99 screen-free Whoop rival

[08/05/2026]

Five years after acquiring the brand, Google is finally expanding into a new phase of fitness tracking with the screenless Fitbit Air. The $99 tracker, which is available to pre-order now ahead of an official launch on 26 May, strips away the AMOLED displays and notification pings of the past in favor of a minimalist [...] The post Fitbit Air arrives as Google’s $99 screen-free Whoop rival appeared first on Wareable.

I tried Joovv red light therapy—is it worth the premium price?

[08/05/2026]

Red light therapy has been around for a while, but over the past few years, it has grown even more popular with the introduction of at-home devices. Now, you can choose from budget-friendly to high-end devices, all offering different coverage, depending on your needs. Joovv is one of the top brands on the market if [...] The post I tried Joovv red light therapy—is it worth the premium price? appeared first on Wareable.

I tried the Clara Red Light Therapy Mask—my results after weeks of use

[08/05/2026]

I have been interested in red light therapy (RLT) devices for some time. From full-body mats to devices that potentially help with knee pain, I’ve tried many. However, I think that the RLT trend centers on face masks. They are easy to use, portable, and may help with skin management. The idea is that they [...] The post I tried the Clara Red Light Therapy Mask—my results after weeks of use appeared first on Wareable.

NovaaLab red light therapy review: Does it work?

[08/05/2026]

Red light therapy has grown significantly over the last year, and it is now one of the most crowded at-home wellness device categories, offering everything from full-sized panels to travel-friendly wearables. So, the challenge with RLT is no longer access, but rather figuring out which devices might actually fit into your life and daily routines, [...] The post NovaaLab red light therapy review: Does it work? appeared first on Wareable.

Peloton points finger at cowpats as cyclists fall sick

[06/05/2026]

Campylobacter bacteria is suspected as the source of the gastrointestinal bug.

Best red light therapy mats 2026: Top picks for home wellness and recovery

[24/04/2026]

Red light therapy (RLT) mats used to be a niche wellness trend, but now they’re becoming popular for recovery at home. To help you out, we spent a few months testing the top mats to find out which ones really stand out. You might have already noticed that most of these devices mix red light [...] The post Best red light therapy mats 2026: Top picks for home wellness and recovery appeared first on Wareable.

Tokoroa hit and run: Man arrested after child cyclist injured

[24/04/2026]

Police say a 43-year-old man was arrested after a search warrant in Tokoroa.

Queen of the Mountain: Big Bike Film Night showcases Annie Ford’s world record-breaking ride

[17/04/2026]

'Quitting is not on the table.'

Rising fuel costs drive Auckland e-bike boom and cycling growth

[17/04/2026]

Electrify NZ says its e-bike sales have doubled since the energy crisis began.

More young Kiwi athletes taking steroids and other banned drugs, sports officials say

[16/04/2026]

Sport New Zealand warns youth doping is rising, partly fuelled by social media ideals.

Man caught riding bicycle into oncoming traffic on North Western Motorway

[15/04/2026]

The cyclist was seen swerving and riding recklessly on SH16 near Patiki Rd.

Cyclist dies after two-vehicle crash in Lower Moutere near Motueka

[10/04/2026]

Police were called to the two-vehicle crash just after 12.40pm today.

Cyclist Kiaan Watts banned 25 days for punching rival in Netherlands

[09/04/2026]

The 24-year-old hit Dutch rider Marijn Maas during a March 7 race.

‘Accident’: Olympian Rohan Dennis breaks silence after wife’s death

[07/04/2026]

He received a one-year and four-month jail term that was fully suspended by the court.

Fitbit smartwatches are dead: Google confirms no Sense 3 or Versa 5 will be released

[19/08/2024]

Google has confirmed there will be no more Fitbit smartwatches, officially ending the steady decline of the brand’s Versa and Sense lineups. Since becoming part of the Google family in 2021, we’ve seen the Fitbit platform incorporated into devices like Pixel Watch 3 while app support and community features were wrestled away from existing Fitbit [...] The post Fitbit smartwatches are dead: Google confirms no Sense 3 or Versa 5 will be released appeared first on Wareable.

Fitbit Charge 6 review: Top tracker but with a flaw

[19/10/2023]

Fitbit Charge 6 is a fitness, health, and sports tracker all in one that now also wants to behave more like a smartwatch. Google Pixel Watch 2 is now a Fitbit smartwatch in all but name, but Charge 6 feels like Google’s first fitness tracker, even though it retains the iconic Fitbit branding. Charge 6 [...] The post Fitbit Charge 6 review: Top tracker but with a flaw appeared first on Wareable.