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Samsung missed the memo: Gear
Time could be running out for Samsung’s smartwatches. The highlight of IFA 2016 for Samsung was the unveiling of its latest, the Gear S3. For the third successive year, Berlin has played host to such a launch, and with no new phones or tablets being revealed alongside it at the annual event, all eyes were on the shiny tech timepiece. …
Read More »Fitbit Blaze update adds third
The Fitbit Blaze is getting an update. Fitbit announced on Monday that its fitness smartwatch will soon receive an update that enables third-party notifications and other new features. The Blaze, which costs $200 in the US (£160 in the UK and AU$330 in Australia), was released earlier this year. The watch can track steps, distance, calories burned, active minutes and …
Read More »Fitbit Charge HR vs. Fitbit Alta vs. Fitbit Blaze: How to choose the best tracker for you
Fitbit has become synonymous with “fitness tracker,” and for good reason. The health and fitness company currently offers eight devices for tracking steps and calories, and it continues to dominate sales (the Apple Watch is a strong No. 2). There’s also the Fitbit Aria, a smart scale that integrates with other Fitbit trackers. Editors’ note (August 29, 2016): Fitbit has …
Read More »The best iPhone apps for tracking steps
Activity trackers certainly have their place, but if you’re just looking to track your steps throughout the day, there’s really no reason to spend $100+ on a fancy Fitbit when you carry your iPhone around 24/7. Plenty of iOS apps can give you the same data (steps, stairs, miles, calories burned, etc.) as an activity tracker, thanks to your iPhone’s …
Read More »Getting started with the Fitbit Blaze
The Fitbit Blaze is a step-counting, sleep-tracking smartwatch. Its interface consists of some playful animations, and aims to keep you focused on your health. If you’ve recently purchased the Blaze, and are unsure what it can do beyond counting your steps, grab a cold beverage and follow along as we help you get started. First, you need an app Before …
Read More »The best videos from CES 2016
This story is part of CES 2016. Our editors bring you complete CES 2016 coverage and scour the showroom floor for the hottest new tech gadgets around. Whether you were in Vegas for CES this year or not, these are the videos you need to watch. Lacking mirrors, BMW i8 gives clear, rear views BMW demonstrated the i8 Mirrorless, swapping …
Read More »MediaTek: Enabling the future
Meet an old friend Meet MediaTek, arguably the most successful, influential, and important technology company you’ve never heard of. Simply speaking, MediaTek is a supplier of the chips that power the devices we use day to day; smartphones, tablets, wearable technology, smart TVs and newly emerging technologies around Internet of Things to name a few. You can be forgiven for …
Read More »Multicolored glowing gadget spits out personalized nutritional supplements
Unless you’re an expert nutritionist, you probably struggle to know what, if any, supplements you should be taking to achieve optimal health. It doesn’t help that retailers like GNC and Vitamin Shoppe carry thousands of products to treat a laundry list of potential health concerns, making it pretty tough to figure out exactly what might work for you. One startup, …
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