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03/22/2016 Author: shinw
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Fitbit Versa vs. Apple Watch: Which Smartwatch Wins? – Tom’s Guide
Fitbit offers a built-in community with social features so you can compete against friends and family who also work out with Fitbit devices. Apple's social features are limited, though you can share activity with friends and send each other encouraging …

Why Wall Street Might Be Wrong About Fitbit – Motley Fool
Let no good deed go unpunished. That seems to be the thinking around fitness tracker manufacturer Fitbit (NYSE:FIT), which finally released the smartwatch everyone thought it should, while expanding its business to include new potential income streams …

8 apps you need to try on the Fitbit Ionic, Versa – CNET
8 apps you need to try on the Fitbit Ionic, Versa. Fitbit's new smartwatches can do more than just count steps or track sleep. by. Jason Cipriani. April 16, 2018 4:26 PM PDT. Sarah Tew/CNET. Fitbit OS, the operating system you'll find on the Fitbit …

Fitbit Versa and fitness: Everything you need to know | Android Central – Android Central
The Fitbit Versa is one of the most value-packed health smartwatches on the market. Here's what it can do.and more »

Can Fitbit get itself back into shape? – BBC News – BBC.com – BBC News
The fitness tracking firm, co-founded by James Park, has been struggling in a more competitive market.

Fitbit Versa vs. Fitbit Ionic: A battle of the wearable maker’s flagships – Digital Trends
Fitness giant Fitbit first tested the smart wearable waters with 2016's Blaze before releasing its first true smartwatch in 2017 dubbed the Ionic. A fitness-oriented device complete with smartwatch functionality, including music storage, contactless …

Conan O’Brien’s Fatbat is the fear-based alternative to Fitbit – CNET
Conan O'Brien's Fatbat is the fear-based alternative to Fitbit. Commentary: It's time for a way to lose weight that truly understands human weakness. by. Chris Matyszczyk. April 16, 2018 7:54 PM PDT. Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take …and more »

Suspect in Southington Target Fitbit Theft Charged – Patch.com
On Wednesday, Marlene Rivera, 21 of The Bronx, NY, was arrested on a warrant and charged with fourth-degree larceny, and conspiracy to commit fourth-degree larceny, police said. The warrant stems from an investigation into a theft at the local Target …and more »

Review: Fitbit’s Versa is the first smartwatch I can recommend to … – TNW
Fitbit's had a rocky history with smartwatches. It wet its feet with the Surge in 2015, which followed up with the Blaze. Then there was last year's Ionic, featuring the new FitbitOS designed with the help of Pebble's team – its first 'proper …

8 tips and tricks to get the most out of Fitbit Versa – CNET
Starting with Fitbit OS 2.0, a new Today view will give you quick access to your daily stats, forgoing the need to look at the Fitbit app on your phone. As we just covered, the Today feed is accessed via a swipe up on the clock face. Randomly the top …
Garmin Activity Tracker News

03/22/2016 Author: shinw
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Garmin Vivosport review: a universal activity tracker with some key connectivity flaws – Irish Tech News
I am not a regular user of smartwatches, but as someone who trains as part of their daily routine I can tell when something makes for a good sports utility or an overabundance of clutter. The Vivosport is part of Garmin's new vivo-fitness range …

Activity trackers for children: Fitbit Ace and Garmin Vivofit Jr 2 – Which?
It's Easter holidays, the kids are off school, but the wet and windy weather could make it all too easy for the little ones to get bored and frustrated. These activity trackers for children could be just the ticket. The Garmin Vivofit Jr 2 and Fitbit …

Best Fitness Trackers: From Step Counting to Trail Running – WIRED
Suunto has started to become a viable challenger to Garmin's dominance in the rugged sportwatch category. When it comes to the all-important trackback navigational features, the HR Baro's accuracy is comparable—as it should be, since it also uses both …

Garmin Edge 130 could save your life, and is the ultimate bike … – T3
Cycling is great as a bike gives you the ability to get fit and explore further than your mere feet alone can carry you. A cycle computer is a perfect upgrade as they can act as both a satnav and an on-bike activity tracker. They can be expensive, but …and more »

Best Garmin GPS Watches for Runners 2018: Compare, Buy & Save … – Heavy.com
GPS navigation can keep you from getting off track. Here's a look at the best Garmin GPS watches for every budget.and more »

Best fitness trackers 2018: We test top models from Fitbit, Garmin, Nokia and Samsung – The Sun
Garmin Vivomove HR – I think the design of the watch is brilliant as it doesn't look like a fitness tracker at all, more an everyday watch that doesn't look out of place at the gym. It's also packed full of features including step counting, calorie …and more »

Best waterproof fitness tracker: activity bands you can wear in the pool or shower – TechRadar
Think you like the look of a Garmin fitness tracker? The Vivosmart 3 is more expensive than some devices you'll see on this list but it offers almost everything you could need from an activity band. The tracker will last for around six days, depending …

Garmin Forerunner 645 Music review – Digital Trends
If you own a fitness tracker, shouldn't you be able to leave your phone behind when you work out? Yes, but many fitness trackers still need to be tethered to phones for features like GPS and music. Not this one. Garmin's Forerunner 645 Music, is a …and more »

How to Track Your Workouts With AppleWatch – Lifehacker
However you get your workouts in, you might eventually reach a point where you want to keep track of them so you know how many calories you burn, what distances you travel, and what heart rate you hit while exercising. All of which is very easy to keep …

Save $36 on Garmin Fitness Tracker to Blast Winter Flab – Tom’s Guide
It's also water-proof, which means both runners and swimmers can wear it during their workouts. Performance-wise, we found that the band's measurements were accurate for a non-GPS-enabled pedometer. We also like that it beams snapshots of your physical …
Jawbone Fitness Device News

03/21/2016 Author: shinw
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Global Smart Wearables for Sports and Fitness market 2018 key players: Adidas, Apple, Fitbit, Garmin, Jawbone, Nike … – Technical Progress
Adidas, Apple, Fitbit, Garmin, Jawbone, Nike, Samsung Electronics, Sony, LG, Amiigo, Atlas Wearables, Bsx Insight, Catapult, Misfit, Epson, Oxstren, Polar, Basis, Mio. Smart Wearables for Sports and Fitness Market Segment by Type, covers: Watches …and more »

Devices that help you keep tabs on your body fat – Gadgets & Wearables
But with regular use, this tracker will give you better insight into your fitness and enable you to measure the results of your workouts more precisely. This will help you to understand where exactly you are losing fat and gaining muscle. Next time you …

Jawbone is going out of business – The Verge
Jawbone as we knew it is no more. The tech company that produced Bluetooth earpieces and wireless speakers before betting everything on fitness tracking has entered into liquidation proceedings, according to a new report from The Information. The Verge …

You’ve split from your fitness tracker. Can you get your data back? – USA TODAY
You've walked your 1 million steps, dutifully logged sleep patterns, and graphed your heart rate — all courtesy of that trusty fitness band that gently nudged you into better health. But now its manufacturer has closed its doors or is acquired by …

Life After Jawbone: Which Fitness Tracker to Buy Next – Tom’s Guide
Jawbone set the standard for slim and stylish fitness trackers with advanced features, such as NFC payments, sleep tracking and bioimpedance sensors for heart-rate tracking. The company's beautifully designed UP app for iOS and Android has racked up …

Activity tracker company Jawbone liquidates: how will it affect you? – Which?
The consumer electronics company Jawbone has reportedly begun liquidation proceedings. What's going on, and what does it mean for owners of Jawbone activity trackers? It's been some time since Jawbone launched an activity tracker – the Jawbone 3 hit …

Jawbone Up 2 fitness trackers are being sold on the Argos eBay store for a ridiculously cheap price – Mirror.co.uk
Jawbone UP2 Activity Tracker (black or grey), Currys PC World, Was £. Pick up the Jawbone UP2 activity trackers in grey or black for under a tenner. Another replied: "The Jawbone up 2 is bracelet-like and I used to get lots of comments about how pretty …

Why did Jawbone fail? Digital health Twitter weighs in – MobiHealthNews
A report from The Information earlier this month finally pronounced Jawbone, a well-funded pioneer in the wearable activity tracker space, dead. The company is reportedly liquidating, with CEO Hossain Rahman bidding on some of the assets himself in …

Rest in pieces: The biggest tech demises of 2017 – Digital Trends
It's the holiday season, the happiest time of the year, so it's only natural that our thoughts should turn to death and decay. Sadly, 2017 has given us a lot of fodder. While it's been a great year for some tech companies and products, others have …

Fitness tracker firm Jawbone goes out of business, leaves customers hanging, in a case of ‘death by overfunding’ – South China Morning Post
Tech companies have gone out of business before, but they usually leave traces for consumer contact. Jawbone, however, a maker of fitness trackers and Bluetooth speakers which is in the process of liquidating, is taking a different tack. Visitors to …
Wearable Device News

03/21/2016 Author: shinw
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Wearable Devices Making Strides, But Barriers Remain – MedPage Today
NEW ORLEANS — Wearable health devices are beginning to show promise, but physicians need to be aware of the current limitations of the devices when working with patients who use them, several speakers said here. Until recently, most use of wearables …

5 Top Trends in Wearable App Technology for 2018 – Business.com
Let's have a look at 2018's evolving wearable app trends that will shape the future of consumer IoT. From taking selfies using voice commands to tracking total calories burned, wearable technology is rapidly evolving all around the world. Industry …

Intel Shuts Down New Devices Group: No More Intel-Made Wearables – AnandTech
Intel this week confirmed that it had decided to close down its New Devices Group, which developed various wearable electronics, such as smartwatches, health/fitness monitors, smart/AR glasses and so on. The group was created five years ago by then …

Turn your hand into a computer mouse with this new wearable device – Mashable
Turn your hand into a computer mouse with this new wearable device. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter. Michelle Yan Apr 11, 2018. Vicara released a gesture-driven wearable named Kai. This wearable allows users to use their fingers to execute …and more »

Wearable Medical Devices Market Analysis of Medical Instruments 2018 – The Financial Analyst
Global Wearable Medical Devices Market 2018-2025 provides an in-depth analysis of the appraisal Market by value, by volume, by segments, by number of AMCs, appraiser's tenure, etc. The report also gives an insight of the Global addressable appraisal …

UC San Diego Bio-Engineers Develop Wearable Device To Monitor Stomach Activity – KPBS
In 2011, UC San Diego bioengineer Todd Coleman developed some thin, flexible sensors that could measure electrical activity in the brain. That same year, his father died of pancreatic cancer. His grandmother died from stomach cancer years before. That …

This wearable device can respond to your thoughts – The Verge
MIT researchers have created a wearable device called AlterEgo that can recognize nonverbal prompts, essentially “reading your mind.” The system is made up of a device that loops around a user's ear, follows their jawline, and attaches underneath their …

MIT’s wearable device can ‘hear’ the words you say in your head – Engadget
While the white gadget now looks like some weird medical device strapped to your face, it's easy to see future applications getting smaller and less obvious, as well as useful with our mobile lives (including Hey Siri and OK Google situations). The MIT …

Pittsburgh Startup Wants To Turn Wearable Tech Devices Into Relapse Prediction And Prevention Tools – 90.5 WESA
Behaivior, currently based with the accelerator AlphaLab, is creating AI software for wearables that read into these factors in the user. Gordon said that when the AI detects risky patterns, it takes actions pre-determined by the user, like contacting …

Myntra acquires a smart wearables devices startup – Economic Times
BENGALURU: Online fashion portal Myntra has acquired a smart wearables devices startup Witworks to strengthen Myntra's technology team. As part of the acquisition, the Flipkart-owned company has inducted the Witworks team into its Innovation Labs to to …
Wearable Fitness Device News

03/18/2016 Author: shinw
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Week in wearable: RIP Intel smartglasses as Nest bids to rescue Nokia Health

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Field of View: PS VR and Vive Pro toy with mixed realities

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Commonwealth Gold: Behind the intense Sam Gaze is fire and ice

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In the beginning, it was a small chip on Sam Gaze's shoulder. And that chip morphed into rage. And the rage created an incandescent energy. And that energy was the difference between second and first; between silver and gold. But...

Weekend Warrior: 'Crazy' cyclist Emma Hadley now an inspiration

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Emma Hadley was quite busy last year. She set a new women's record for four laps of Lake Taupo (25 hours and 56 minutes), won two golds in cycling at last year's World Masters Games, finished 15th in the amateur world championships...

Gc Connect Structura review

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Women's health tech is on the verge of something big

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Cycling: George Bennett wraps up Tour of the Alps with second place finish on final stage, earns fifth overall

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George Bennett has claimed his best result of the 2018 season, earning fifth overall in the Tour of the Alps after another quality showing on the final stage.For the second straight day, Bennett finished second on the stage, in...

How wearables can help you find your perfect running shoes

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The best HTC Vive games you need to play

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Intel leaves behind a string of wearable failures - and some great experiments

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Cyclist Alexander Ray 'into repair mode' after horrific injuries from crash

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The elite cyclist who is in an induced coma after colliding with a car is "into repair mode" and has had his jaw operated on. Alexander Ray was taken to Auckland Hospital Wednesday morning in a critical condition. The incident occurred...

A timeline of Lance Armstrong's cycling career

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A timeline of Lance Armstrong's cycling career and controversy:1991: Armstrong is the U.S. amateur national champion at the age of 20.1992: Turns pro and finishes last in his debut race in San Sebastian, Spain.1993: Wins world...

Cycling: Lance Armstrong settles US$100m US government lawsuit for less

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Lance Armstrong has reached a US$5 million settlement with the federal government in a whistleblower lawsuit that could have sought US$100 million in damages from the cyclist who was stripped of his record seven Tour de France victories...

Lance Armstrong settles $100M lawsuit with US government

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lance Armstrong reached a $5 million settlement with the federal government in a whistleblower lawsuit that could have sought $100 million in damages from the cyclist who was stripped of his record seven Tour...

Simon Wilson: Anti-cycling rage stirrers are dangerous

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Like many things, cycling in Auckland doesn't attract quite the same level of mouth-frothing rage as it does in London. I'm discounting social media in saying that, of course, but I don't think we have the equivalent of Father Michael...

Charged Up: Forget apps, it's time for watch faces to shine

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Cycling: George Bennett finishes second on fourth stage of Tour of the Alps

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George Bennett is inching ever closer to his first stage victory as a professional cyclist.The 28-year-old New Zealander has claimed second place on stage four of the Tour of the Alps, escaping from the bunch in the final kilometres...

Arion’s smart insole is ready to track your run and help prevent injury

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Put a ring on it: The best smart rings

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Andy Rihs, Swiss owner of cycling, soccer teams, dies at 75

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BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Andy Rihs, a Swiss businessman who owned the BMC Racing cycling team and Young Boys soccer club, has died. He was 75.Rihs died Wednesday in Zurich after "a patient and valiantly endured illness," the BMC...