Tag Archives: fitbit

Best gifts for grads looking to stay fit

There’s nothing worse than a big life transition to throw off your fitness routine and put a wrench in your healthy habits. Whether the recent grad in your life is transitioning from home to college life, or college to the real world, here are a few gift ideas to help them stay fit and keep …

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Wear OS: What’s new and what’s coming soon

At this year’s Google I/O, Google’s smartwatches aren’t invisible like Daydream VR, but they’re definitely laying low. One domed demo space has a number of Wear OS watches running the latest software feature, Tiles, which I had a chance to finally use. But that’s not what things were like last year. A year ago, Google seemed to have big plans …

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Mothers Day 2019: How not to piss off your mom this year

This story is part of Mother’s Day Gift Guide. CNET editors round up the hottest gadgets for Mom this year. Mother’s Day is finally here, and if you haven’t bought your mom anything yet, you’re probably frantic. Maybe you’re planning on buying the last of the $30 flowers at the local market, but let’s be honest, you can do better than …

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Smart smartwatch deals for Mother’s Day: Discounts on Apple Watch, Fitbit and more

This story is part of Mother’s Day Gift Guide. CNET editors round up the hottest gadgets for Mom this year. Tick tock, time is running out on your chance to line up a Mother’s Day gift. If you plan to skip the flowers this year and go the tech route, splurging on the latest Apple Watch for dear ol’ Mom …

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How to count steps with your Apple Watch

After being a dedicated Fitbit wearer, I decided to switch to an Apple Watch for its prettier display, superior design and extra features to continue my step-counting ways. But after spending so much time with a Fitbit, I was disappointed to discover that the Activity app deemphasizes step counts. I quickly grew accustomed to checking my current step count with …

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Android 10 beta 3: Dark theme is now easy to turn on but other apps still don’t work

Google released Tuesday the third beta of Android 10 on the first day of its annual Google I/O developer conference. And at the event, company executives offered a glimpse at a few new features for Q, the next version of the company’s Android operating system due in the summer or fall. Among the new Android 10 features previewed are a …

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Apple Watch Series 3 38mm is back at Walmart for $199

If you’re looking for the best deal on an iPhone, I say look to last year’s models. How about the best deal on an Apple Watch? Same story. Exhibit A: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Walmart once again has the Apple Watch Series 3 38mm (GPS) in silver or space gray for $199. That’s $80 off the …

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Fitbit now lets you get motivated by your own Bitmoji face

Face on your face? Sure, why not. I used to do that with the Pebble watch years ago. There’s now a Bitmjoji watch face for the Fitbit Versa and Fitbit Ionic, which does exactly what you think it does: Your little avatar can hop onto your watch. Fitbit says there are over 50 Bitmoji animations on the watch face that …

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Omron HeartGuide: My life with a blood pressure smartwatch

In the middle of a conversation at dinner, I slowly lift my arm to my chest. I feel the slight compression. I wait, and it stops. My blood pressure isn’t bad. I drink my iced tea. I’ve been wearing the Omron HeartGuide on my wrist for several weeks, now. It’s the first FDA-cleared fitness watch that’s a real, serious blood …

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Fitbit Versa Lite vs. Inspire HR vs. Charge 3: Which is best?

(Update, August 28, 2019: Fitbit just announced its latest smartwatch, the Fitbit Versa 2. The guide below is for previous Fitbit models, and will be updated soon once we’ve reviewed the Versa 2.) Fitbit makes a lot of trackers. Even though the company’s shrunk its lineup a bit with the launch of its newest Versa Lite Edition, Inspire and Inspire …

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