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Some of the features shown off on Pebble’s next generation of smartwatches are coming to older Pebbles first. The Pebble 2 is expected this September, but in advance of that comes a new software update that adds a lot to existing watches. Glances, and ways of compacting more information on that tiny screen, aim to …

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 …

How many of us use travel — whether it’s vacation time or a business trip — as an excuse to slack on workouts? Yeah, that’s what I thought. I know, I know. Traveling is hard: you’re out of your comfort zone, you have access to a crappy hotel gym (at best) and you feel like you deserve a vacation from …

Summer time. It’s the season of long, sun-filled days, blockbuster entertainment and — for many of us — a chance to explore new worlds. In the latest issue of CNET Magazine, we do some explorations of our own. Looking for better and easier ways to get from here to there? Our story on electric scooters, skateboards and hovercraft (spoiler alert: …

Now playing: Watch this: HTC Vive at Computex features three slick new VR experiences 2:05 If you’re a little bored when you hit the rowing machine at the gym, maybe you’d prefer to feel like you were rowing down a river in the Rockies, or even through an asteroid field in space? That’s what a brand new VR experience for …

Now playing: Watch this: Pebble unveils two new smartwatches and a wearable not… 2:43 Editors’ note, December 7, 2016: Pebble has announced that its assets have been acquired by Fitbit and it will no longer release new products. While the Pebble 2 and other Pebble watches will continue to work, no new software updates or features will be released. Pebble …

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 …

There are hundreds of thousands of apps out there vying for space on your mobile device. It’s nearly impossible to keep up with all of them. We’re hoping to make things a little easier for you, starting with the fitness category. To start, we’ve compiled a list of the top fitness apps available on Android and iOS. There are common …

There are hundreds of thousands of apps out there vying for space on your mobile device. It’s nearly impossible to keep up with all of them. We’re hoping to make things a little easier for you, starting with the fitness category. To start, we’ve compiled a list of the top fitness apps available on Android and iOS. There are common …

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, …