Wearable Technology

Summer doesn’t officially start until June 21st but depending on where you are in the country, you’ve been hit with your first heatwave already. Vancouver recently enjoyed it’s first 30 degree day of the year and it looks primed to be a hot summer from here. That means you’ll have those longer days outdoors and what are you going to do with all of that time? Here’s a look at some of the types of wearables you can use to enjoy staying fit this summer.

A few weeks ago, I finally blew the fine layer of dust on my golf clubs and got out to the driving range for the first time this year. I noticed one thing about my drives and while they remained consistent, they were a bit TOO consistent. Why did I hit this sudden peak, and what could I do to improve it? Well, armed with a Zepp tracking monitor, I might be able to start fixing my swing flaws next time and look at adding some yardage off the tee. Zepp is just one of the many wearables available at Best Buy that you can use now to help boost your sporting performance. Come take a look at this and others.

With the exclusive Canadian launch of the Myo armband at Best Buy, I can soon be controlling all sorts of things—from games and toys, to computers, TVs and more—all with a wave of my hand or snap of my fingers, just like I had the power of telekinesis. Read on to learn why I can’t wait to pair one of these with a video game and have a brand new reason to call in sick for work.

“What’s a smartwatch good for?” A lot of people have asked this question, and my answer is pretty simple: it make my life a little simpler and easier. Read on to find out why I love having a Pebble smartwatch on my wrist.

One of my favourite summer activities is grabbing my clubs and heading to the driving range (and then complaining about how sore I am the next day). I don’t golf on a full course much. I wasn’t blessed with the greatest short game, and to call my putting atrocious would be an understatement. However, I’m keen to get back out on a course just to try some of the new golf wearables out there. From swing coaching to a GPS watch that tells you how far you are from the green, there’s a helpful wearable waiting for you to take for a spin this golf season.

In the world of fitness and activity trackers, Fitbit dominates. With sales of these wearables taking off, Fitbit—which has been selling the devices since 2008—holds nearly 70 percent of the market. The new Fitbit Charge HR is a prime example of why the company has been so successful. Add in a vast ecosystem of app partners and supporting hardware like its Aria smart scale, and going with the Fitbit Charge HR is a good bet to help you to be successful in reaching your own fitness goals.

If you’re looking for motivation for your fitness and health goals, a fitness and activity tracker can help keep you honest, accountable and keep accurate track of how well you’re doing.  A great added benefit of some trackers is the ability to challenge your friends. Here’s how fitness trackers and challenges work to motivate you to get up and move.

New technology always raises questions.  How does it work? Is it difficult to use?  Will it work for me? This is especially true for inventions that are very different from anything we have tried before. The manufactures of the MUSE Brain-Sensing Headband understand this. They are going to answer as many of your questions as possible during a Q&A Facebook session hosted by Best Buy.  Follow the thread and you will learn a lot about this innovative device designed to help you de-stress. Ask a question to be entered in a draw to win a MUSE headband. 

The good people of iHealth have done the impossible. They’re basically technology magicians, but, you know, without the sparkly shirts. No, this company won’t make the statue of liberty vanish, but maybe your waistline—which is all the more impressive. Intrigued? You should be!!

One of the most important aspects of living a healthy lifestyle is the ever popular pastime of sleeping—both in terms of the quantity of sleep undertaken and the quality of sleep attained! If you are currently trying to achieve better health and would like some help shoring up your sleep patterns, then perhaps one of the three fitness gadgets (with sleep monitoring and pertinent data feedback) that I consider in today’s blog may help you to do so! Simply click through and read on if you’d like to experience both better all-around sleep and better overall health. You’ll be healthy you did!