Wearable Technology

Never before has fitness been so influenced by and connected to technology. From fitness trackers to heart rate monitors to apps galore, there’s no shortage of tools available to help you sweat your way to your best self. But what if I told you there was a new virtual simulator service you can use with certain brands of cardio equipment that will take your workout to the next level? Well there is. It’s called iFit and it is all sorts of awesome.

Try Meta smart glasses in-store at Best Buy locations across Canada. Test features hands-on and see how they fit into your everyday life.

 Dads come in all shapes and sizes, and while it’s assumptive to say that every dad loves tech it’s true for the vast majority of ‘em. Finding the right gift for the techie dad in your life can be challenging; matching their personality to emerging technology can be tough! To help make your father’s day a little easier this year I’ve got a whole host of varied father’s day gifts that all have a techie angle. Let’s take a rip through together and see if we can find something that fits.

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.

If there’s one thing that I love about the summer, it’s the water. Pools, beaches, lakes, you name it; give me a big body of water and I will try my darnedest to (1) never get in it, and (2) spend all my time right next to it. Depending on how mischievous my friends are feeling, though, objective #1 isn’t always so easy to achieve–which is why it’s so important for all of my wearables to be safely waterproof or water resistant!  

Whether you put on a smart ring, smartwatch or activity tracker, you’re ultimately trying to collect the same type of data.

Maybe you’ve seen people commuting in the bike lane on them, or you’ve watched someone effortlessly cruise up a crazy hill and you wondered exactly what they were riding – for most people, one chance encounter of watching someone cruise on an e-bike is enough to get them to put it on their ‘to-do’ list, and one ride is all it takes to hook you forever.

Comparing Oura Ring 4 vs Oura Ring 5? Learn what changed in design, comfort, sizing, battery life, and software, plus whether to upgrade or not.

With over 2000 new watch styles available at Best Buy from the hottest brands, there's never been a better time to accessorize your wrist!