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Fitbit Zip: Fitness Tracker Review
By Rachael Rettner published
The Fitbit zip is one of the least expensive fitness trackers on the market, at just $59.95. Here's a look at how much you get for the bargain price.
![A mom works on her computer and talks on her phone while her daughter sits on her lap.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VVbKVebxMB4WDxL26H7MDS-320-80.jpg)
Parents Often Glued to Mobile Phone While Kids Eat
By Cari Nierenberg published
Parents are often completely engrossed in their mobile phones while sharing a meal with their children, researchers report.
How to Charge your Fitness Trackers
By Bahar Gholipour published
Here's a look at how to charge some of the popular fitness trackers.
![The Fitbit Force fitness tracker](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/p4F225fjugj4A5Tt8HpzR6-320-80.jpg)
How to Clean Your Fitness Tracker
By Rachael Rettner published
You may wear your fitness tracker so often you never miss a step, but all that activity may cause your tracker to get dirty, sweaty or smelly.
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Why We Do Dumb Things on Smartphones (Op-Ed)
By Nik Thompson published
Users regularly do that when they scan, click and navigate to potentially untrusted internet resources with only a machine-readable matrix – a QR code – to lead the way.
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Fitbit One: Fitness Tracker Review
By Rachael Rettner published
The Fitbit One is a lightweight fitness tracker that tracks steps, distance walked, calories burned, floors climbed and sleep. Here's what I found after testing the device.
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Jawbone UP24: Fitness Tracker Review
By Bahar Gholipour published
The Jawbone UP24 is a fitness tracker that tracks steps, distance walked, calories burned, and sleep patterns. Here's what I found after wearing the device for a week.
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