Wearable Technology

2016 has been the year for virtual reality. Though it’s been around for a while, only now has it seemed to have found its groove. The headsets are better than ever. The much-buzzed-about VR set, Oculus Rift, finally launched in October, creating a rift between actual and virtual reality. VR isn’t only for gaming or simulating being on a rollercoaster anymore. Here are some other incredible ways it can be used.

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The Garmin Forerunner 245 Music is a GPS fitness watch that stores 500 songs and gives you many advanced fitness and performance metrics.

VR fans rejoice! HTC has announced a new PC-powered virtual reality device (headset) called the Vive Cosmos at this year's CES show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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.

 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.

Back to school is right around the corner, so if you are one of the many students heading back to campus this year, I can imagine you are busy loading up on supplies like notepads, textbooks, pens, highlighters, and perhaps even a new laptop or tablet. While these are all essential for a productive school year, another item you may want to consider adding to your shopping list is a smartwatch. Not only are they stylish and trendy, but they will help you stay organized and on top of your studies.

Fitness bands are a pretty personal product. Ask anyone who has one, and you will either get a rave review or a depressing story of feeling letdown by what the device promised. Fitbit has emerged as a category leader in this area, and what it does can set the tone for others, which in turn, sets the bar higher for the Charge 2.

Samsung is back at it again, urging a healthy fitness regimen for anyone through the Gear Sport, one of its latest smartwatches.

It’s going to be a long hard semester and getting fit and staying fit is going to help you stay focused, feel good and most importantly, avoid getting sick. So use this month before school to get fit and stay fit!