The optical heart-rate sensor on the Garmin Vivoactive HR. Sarah Tew/CNET Every few months we see studies about how fitness trackers aren’t accurate, or how they won’t help you lose weight. The latest comes from The Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA as it’s more commonly referred to. The peer-reviewed medical journal published …

There’s no reason not to be using LastPass. The company on Wednesday announced that its popular password manager will now be free for all to use. LastPass previously charged a fee of $12 per year to sync passwords across multiple devices, such as a computer, tablet or phone. To entice newcomers, the service allowed you to access select features for …

Apple is holding an event at its Cupertino headquarters in just a few hours. The iPhone-maker is expected to announce new Macintosh computers, including a new MacBook Pro with an OLED touch bar. We may also see an updated MacBook Air, a 13-inch MacBook and updated iMac all-in-one. Here’s everything you need to know: Tuning in When: Thursday, October 27 …

Now playing: Watch this: Fossil’s new watches are hiding some smart features 1:21 Fossil Group unveiled on Tuesday a new line of hybrid smartwatches from a number of brands it designs and manufactures timepieces for such as Emporio Armani, Michael Kors, Kate Spade New York, Diesel and Chaps. The devices resemble traditional analog watches but include a variety of smart …

BlackBerry on Tuesday announced the DTEK60, a midrange Android phone with a focus on security. The phone is the company’s third device that runs Google‘s Android software, following the DTEK50 and last year’s BlackBerry Priv. It will also be the last “official” BlackBerry device. The company announced last month it will begin outsourcing design, production and distribution of products to …

Google on Tuesday unveiled Jamboard, a digital whiteboard designed for enterprise customers. The board comes with two stylus pens and a digital eraser that enable you to write and erase just like on a traditional whiteboard. The Jamboard is all about collaborating in the workplace. You can work with colleagues around the globe who are also using a Jamboard. Information …

Google is squaring off against rivals in more ways than one. Google’s Pixel and Pixel XL phones are priced comparable to high-end Apple and Samsung products. This drew some ire from loyal customers who were expecting mid-range pricing, which the company previously employed for its Nexus line of devices. Google’s larger Pixel XL smartphone costs only $285 to manufacture, according …

Intel-owned Basis issued a full recall of its Peak fitness watch in August out of concern that it could overheat and cause burns. The company also announced plans to shut down its fitness platform on December 31, which would leave existing Basis customers in the dark. While the initial recall didn’t affect older Basis devices, the company is now offering …

I run most mornings and bike on the weekends. I’m an active person, and I should probably be taking some sort of supplement other than my daily multivitamin, but dietary supplements have always been a murky area for me. While there are apps that allow you to track what you eat, there’s not much out there in terms of nutritional …

HP on Wednesday announced a partnership with Movado Group for a new line of smart analog watches. The partnership will see HP’s smart platform incorporated in watches from Coach, Hugo Boss, Ferrari, Tommy Hilfiger and Juicy Couture. All of the watches resemble traditional analog timepieces. They feature stainless steel casings, water resistance and come in a variety of sizes and …