Wearable Technology

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.

If there was any doubt that this would be the year that smartwatches and other wearable technology hits the mainstream, look no further than Best Buy, where you’ll find best-sellers like the Pebble smartwatch alongside the latest generation of Samsung’s wearable tech –the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo. Soon some new entries will be joining these: the Cookoo and Cogito. Choice is good and these new models offer a new take on the traditional smartwatch form factor as well as a more affordable option for those who want to take the plunge into wearable technology without a large investment. I just spent a week with a Cookoo smartwatch and you can read my review here.  

The Fitbit Air with a Google Health Premium subscription keeps you on top of health and activity, and provides AI-driven insights.

Apps are amazing on so many different levels. They keep you organized when you’re frantically sprinting through your day, they entertain you when you need some downtime, and they will even be your personal trainer when you want to get healthy or lose weight.   Personal fitness apps are where Garmin comes in, and although you may have only heard of Garmin for their GPS products, they’ve recently hit the sports market with a variety of fitness bands that track your exercise data via the Garmin Connect Mobile app.

The Galaxy Watch4 Classic is a change in direction for Samsung smartwatches, and may be a good one if you’re an Android user seeking something different.

Apple is releasing a new set of phones with the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro, plus new Apple Watches to freshen up that lineup.

Smart rings come from various brands, all competing to be the best option for your finger, so make sure you’ve got the compatibility side of things in check.

Should you choose a smartwatch or fitness tracker? We walk you through the key differences to help you make the right decision.

A smartwatch’s purpose is to both induce informed activity and keep you connected, but the Fitbit Versa 4 forces you to make lasting choices.

Citizen's CZ Smart YouQ smartwatch, on display at CES 2023, was designed in partnership with IBM using Watson machine learning technology.