Wearable Technology

Explore the key differences between smart rings and smartwatches. This guide covers everything you need to know to decide which is right for you.

  Did you make a New Years Resolution for 2016? If not, you might consider setting the goal of better time management for the remainder of the year. After all, we all have those days where we’re running late sometimes, messing up our appointments and wreaking havoc on our schedules. It’s not that we want to be late, but sometimes stuff just happens, and other times it’s because we’ve failed to be organized. If this is an issue for you, then you might want to read today’s blog. Inside you’ll find a number of extremely useful time management tools that will help to keep you on track—and on time, in 2016. Read on to get your new year off to a timely start!

I watched ‘Fat, sick, and Nearly Dead’ the other day. I honestly didn’t know what to expect from it. I really thought it was something similar to the ‘SuperSize Me’ documentary that had everyone running away from McDonalds.   Turns out, I couldn’t have watched a more timely documentary. This month on Shelly’s Friday Favourites I’ve been talking about smoothies and juicing, and I don’t think you could find more information about the health benefits of juicing anywhere else. I’ve been researching the topic and looking at recipes all month, but that documentary really demonstrated how you could turn your life around with juicing.

 When I was a kid I recall doing Jump Rope for Heart; in my hazy memory all I can really recall is that it was jumping rope for some indeterminate amount of time. To be honest, it felt like it was hours.That’s why I was intrigued when our editor-in-chief asked me if I’d be interested in reviewing a smart skipping rope; I was curious to see where Tangram, the manufacturer of the Smart Rope had taken it. Was it any good? Read on to find out.

Samsung showed new devices from its Unpacked event in Seoul, led by the Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Watch6 and new Tab S9 tablets.

What's the difference between the virtual reality offered by the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, and Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) headsets?

Remember the Pebble smartwatch? The wearable with the innovative and power saving e-paper display, the CES 2013 star and Kickstarter record setter? The one that now has its own appstore and has become a market leader with over 300,000 sold? Well, the Pebble is still very cool, very cutting edge and very popular. But it’s being joined by a new edition, the Pebble Steel. If you wanted the original Pebble but thought it was maybe just a little too funky to fit in with your business look, you’ll love the Pebble Steel with its more refined stainless steel case and thin profile look. Watch for the all new Pebble Steel soon at Best Buy.  

 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.