Wearable Technology
Review: The Microsoft Band 2 is a cut above the rest
2016 is going to be the most exciting year for the wearable yet. We’ve already seen brands like Fitbit improving their brand by putting all of their new features forward. We’re going to have wearables that help us de-stress by encouraging better breathing and then there’s Microsoft Band 2. The Microsoft Band 2 looks to go above and beyond its competition by offering features that nobody else does. In addition to the usual run of notifications and trackers, Band 2 is the first wearable that flexes to offer help with your sleep, on the golf course and in the gym in the same package. Find out more about my experiences with Band by reading onward.
Golfing with Garmin : 3 new gadgets to improve your game...
Golf can be a frustrating game. Why not get all the help you can, by grabbing some new golf technology? Garmin has just released three new golfing gadgets that can help you keep track of your game and make improvements too. From a swing sensor, to the score tracking abilities of a sleek golf watch, help for your game is as close as your wrist and your smartphone.
Fitness trackers keep getting better – here are the best for...
Fitness trackers are a great tool for anyone interested in getting the most out of their workout or just adopting some healthy new habits. I’ve tested out a lot of wearable technology and used quite a few different fitness trackers, and although they all have different features that will appeal to a different type of user, the common thread I found with all of them is how incredibly motivating they are. Fitness trackers make great gifts for the holidays too, so if you’d like to choose one for yourself or pick one up to put under the tree this year, here’s a few types you can choose from.
I’m a light sleeper. What can a wearable do for me?
Are you a light sleeper? Are you perhaps a light sleeper but you just don’t realize it? I’ve been battling sleep problems off and on for the past year. Despite going to sleep earlier and spending longer in bed, I would wake up feeling as though I hadn’t slept at all. Read on to find out how a wearable fixed my sleep issues and what it can help do for you.
Track your dog’s activity levels with the FitBark
I love how motivating my fitness tracker is, so I was excited to hear about the FitBark dog activity monitor. It’s a fitness tracker specifically for dogs, is available in a wide variety of colours, and can be pre-ordered right now for shipping beginning March 31st, 2015.
Samsung announces new Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic
Samsung has come around and revealed a rounded smartwatch for the first time with the Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic. Both models are designed to cater to users who are looking for a timepiece that carries a little more elegance with an everyday look and feel. A number of features have been included to make the watch more useful, tapping into a variety of services and functions the company already offers.
The new Moto 360 smartwatch models are coming to Best Buy
Motorola just unveiled the latest generation of Moto 360 devices at IFA in Berlin, and the whole family of new and improved fashion and health focused Android Wear devices are coming to Best Buy this fall.
Health with a mix of AI on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8
The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 sports an updated look and crams in additional health and fitness tracking to broaden the scope of what it can do.
Fitbit Charge HR review: worth waiting for
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.
Explore the latest in VR technology and immersive experiences
Learn about the newest VR technologies that are taking us beyond the physical world in ways we never thought possible before this year.