Tag Archives: fitness

This fitness tracker helps identify when your cat might be sick

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Fitness trackers come in all shapes and sizes, and give you a way to find out things like how many steps you walk, how many calories you consume and how many hours you sleep. This type …

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Put an AI personal trainer in your ears for $45 with the LifeBeam Vi Sense Wireless Headphones

Getting a personal trainer is an expensive proposition — I know, because I’ve done it. If you think the time is right for an affordable AI personal trainer that can learn about you and customize workouts to your needs and abilities, well, you might be right. Back in 2016, the Vi hit Kickstarter and collected almost $1.7 million to make …

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The Fitbit Inspire HR ties its lowest price ever: $69.95 (Update: Expired)

Don’t want a full-on smartwatch, do want a way to track your exercise, heart rate and sleep? Today only, and while supplies last, Amazon has the Fitbit Inspire HR fitness tracker for $69.95. It normally sells for $30 more — this ties the all-time low price, which was last seen on Black Friday. See it at Amazon This is Fitbit’s …

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Fitbit’s blood oxygen monitoring feature is here, but what about Apple Watch?

Fitbit has finally activated its blood oxygen monitoring feature on its Versa, Versa Lite, Versa 2, Ionic and Charge 3 wearables, after years of waiting, the company confirmed to CNET on Wednesday. While Apple still holds the largest smart watch market share, Fitbit (which Google has agreed to buy, in a deal expected to close this year) beat it to the punch …

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We’re giving away five fitness trackers to start the new year

This is your chance to get one of the best fitness trackers in the market and a new ally to help you achieve your 2020 wellness goals.  Five lucky winners will take home a Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, a smartwatch that comes with a simple and lightweight design, as well as being compatible with Android and iOS. Check our full …

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CES 2020 preview: Even more streaming services and subscriptions on the horizon

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Services ranging from TV streaming to clothing boxes to meal kits to toothbrushes have become part of our daily lives, and these subscriptions are expected to take center stage this year among the tech companies showcasing their innovations at CES 2020 …

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Apple Watch Series 5 vs. Fitbit Versa 2: Best smartwatch to give as a gift

The Apple Watch Series 5 starts at $399 (£399, AU$649) and makes an ideal gift for an iPhone user who wants to keep an eye on their health and fitness goals, or get notifications from their phone. But the Fitbit Versa 2 costs half as much and has many similar features, plus it works across Android and iOS. I’ve been …

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Best Garmin watch deals for 2019: Best Buy’s 50% discount on the Fenix 5X

Amazon and Best Buy continue to offer some amazing discounts on a range of smart watches and fitness trackers. Amazon still has great prices on some Apple Watch models and the Fitbit. But we’re still finding some dramatic deals on a few Garmin models that are worthy alternatives to any Fitbit or Apple Watch on the market.  Sarah Tew/CNET Garmin …

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Giving someone a fitness tracker as a gift: Rude or not?

This story is part of 2019 Holiday Survival Guide, featuring tips on the best ways to manage the holiday season. Even if 10,000 steps isn’t a magic number, fitness trackers and smartwatches continue to be among the hottest gifts for the holidays. Given that smart watches like Fitbits and the Apple Watch are on sale this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you …

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A Google Fitbit means new possibilities and questions for the smartwatch

The expected thing happened: Google is acquiring Fitbit for $2.1 billion. What this all means, well… depends on who you are. Fitbit? Google? The wearer of a Fitbit or a Wear OS watch? Google’s hardware head, Rick Osterloh, confirmed the news Friday morning and also directly confirmed that there are Made by Google wearables to come. Having reviewed many, many …

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