Nov 2021 Editor’s note, Nov. 1: As one of the only smartwatches released in 2021 that’s compatible with Android and iOS, and one with a wide range of fitness-tracking features, we’ve awarded the Venu 2 and 2S an Editors’ Choice. It’s a great option for someone who wants a hybrid sports and smartwatch with strong battery …
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The newly renamed Meta (previously Facebook) has big plans for fitness and the metaverse. Meta just acquired one of the Oculus Quest’s more notable subscription-based fitness companies, Within, which makes an Oculus app called Supernatural. The app connects with Apple Watches to track real-time heart rate, working similarly to Apple Fitness Plus and Amazon’s upcoming Halo fitness video service. Supernatural was …
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The Apple Watch’s display doesn’t feel so small anymore. In fact, it’s getting surprisingly expansive. The new, larger-screen Watch Series 7 didn’t get a ton of new changes, but its larger and slightly curved OLED screen is another step toward making Apple’s 6-year-old wearable feel like an all-screen device. All of this could eventually lead to a transformation of how Apple …
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Apple’s rumored AirPods 3 didn’t make an appearance at the company’s California Streaming event, but Apple’s next-gen earbuds could still debut this year, possibly at Apple’s October event. (Here’s how to watch Apple’s Unleashed event live today and everything we could see like a new MacBook Pro.) Over the years, for some of us, AirPods have become an essential tool for work, school …
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Amazfit is updating its fitness wearables with the new GTR 3, GTS 3 and the high-end GTR 3 Pro. The trio runs Zepp OS and will have a long-lasting battery life. They come with a slew of sports modes, over 150 watch faces, a navigation crown and more. Prices start at $150, £180 and AU$359. In a way, the company …
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Apple announced the new Apple Watch Series 7 weeks ago at its “California Streaming” product launch. Now, Apple’s new smartwatch is available for preorders. This upgrade comes with a larger screen — 41mm and 45mm sizes, each 1mm larger than Series 6 models — and a more durable frame with IP6X dust resistance. The Watch Series 7 also has a full QWERTY keyboard interface …
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The Apple Watch Series 7 starts at $399 and is coming Oct. 15, with preorders starting this Friday, Oct. 8. It was announced at Apple’s event back in September, but after a short delay it’s making its way to stores soon. The changes don’t seem that dramatic: it has a larger display with thinner bezels, a faster-charging battery that promises 8 hours of …
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The Apple Watch Series 7 starts at $399 and is coming Oct. 15, with preorders starting this Friday, Oct. 8. It was announced at Apple’s event back in September, but after a short delay it’s making its way to stores soon. The changes don’t seem that dramatic: it has a larger display with thinner bezels, a faster-charging battery that promises 8 hours of …
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Amazon is redoubling its health efforts by introducing the $80 Halo View, a new version of its Halo fitness band that adds an AMOLED screen for viewing activity metrics and notifications. With its new screen, Amazon’s fitness tracker seems like a much more worthy competitor to the $100 Fitbit Inspire 2, which is the company’s cheapest general purpose fitness tracker. The …
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Amazon’s going all in on health and fitness, giving us no excuse not to be the best version of ourselves. During Tuesday’s fall Amazon event, the company announced Halo Fitness, a platform full of fitness content from top instructors, and Halo Nutrition, a service providing personalized tools to help you eat better. The pair will be available as part of Amazon’s …
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