Wearable Technology
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Is Wearable Tech Changing Behavior?
By Tom Foulsham published
Are you being recorded? Thanks to the ubiquity of CCTV and camera phones, the answer is more than ever before likely to be “Yes.”
Why the Apple Watch Doesn't Mean 'Death' for Fitness Trackers
By Rachael Rettner published
The Apple Watch enters fitness-tracker territory by offering ways to monitor daily exercise and heart rate, but the device doesn't necessarily mean the end of trackers like Fitbit.
Smart Health: Apple Watch Wants to Get You Moving
By Rachael Rettner published
Apple's new smartwatch, Apple Watch, aims to get people to move more by tracking their daily exercise as well as sitting time, according to an announcement from the company today (Sept. 9).
Bored with Your Fitness Tracker? Better Devices Are on the Way
By Rachael Rettner published
About a third of people who buy a smart wearable, such as a fitness tracker or smartwatch, abandon the device after six to 12 months, according to a recent poll.
Fitbit Won't Hold a Charge: Here's What to Do
By Rachael Rettner published
Some Fitbit Flex users have experienced problems with their device holding a charge after a few months of use. Here's what to do if that happens.
Wearable Tech is No Fad (Op-Ed)
By Ahmed Banafa published
Wearable technology has tremendous potential, well beyond its current applications.
Withings Smart Body Analyzer Review
By Rachael Rettner published
The Withings Smart Body Analyzer is a smart scale that not only measures weight, but also calculates your body mass index (BMI) and fat mass, and registers heart rate and indoor air quality.
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