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Work it: Apple's new Watch series puts huge focus on health & fitness
Wearables

Work it: Apple's new Watch series puts huge focus on health & fitness

It's time… for new additions to the Apple Watch series, with the announcement of the Apple Watch Series 6 and the Apple Watch SE, and the new Fitness+ app.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020
Hands-on Review: The Fitbit Charge 4
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Fitbit Charge 4

With inbuilt GPS and Fitbit Pay in a reasonable $270 device, I appreciate the insights it provides for the sake of my mental and physical health.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
Fitbit's Charge 4 features inbuilt GPS and Fitbit Pay
Fitness

Fitbit's Charge 4 features inbuilt GPS and Fitbit Pay

Fitbit's renowned Charge fitness tracker is welcoming the fourth iteration to its product line – the Charge 4.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
Hands-on Review: One month with the Apple Watch Series 5
Gaming

Hands-on Review: One month with the Apple Watch Series 5

After a month with the Apple Watch Series 5, our in-depth review reveals it as the ultimate gadget for Apple enthusiasts, but is it worth the upgrade?.

By Lama Farhat • 6 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019
Hands-on Review: The Fitbit Ace 2 activity tracker for kids
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Fitbit Ace 2 activity tracker for kids

Fitbit's Ace 2 activity tracker brings vibrant kid-friendly designs and engaging features, transforming daily routines into active, healthy habits for children.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2019
Hands-on Review: Fitbit Inspire HR - A beginner's gateway into fitness trackers
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Fitbit Inspire HR - A beginner's gateway into fitness trackers

Fitbit's Inspire HR debuts – the ideal entry-level tracker for fitness newbies at $189.95, with stylish design.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2019
Fitbit launches four new wearables, new paid service
Fitbit

Fitbit launches four new wearables, new paid service

The wearables category continues to evolve and grow, with global shipments of wearable devices forecasted to reach 189 million units by 2022.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2019
Graphene and stick-on patches: An alternative take on wearables
Internet of Things

Graphene and stick-on patches: An alternative take on wearables

A stick-on patch is all you need to monitor your fitness levels, hydration, heart rate, and even your sun exposure.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2019
Apple Watch Series 4 offers fall detection and emergency alerts
Wearables

Apple Watch Series 4 offers fall detection and emergency alerts

Apple introduces the Watch Series 4 with cutting-edge fall detection and ECG monitoring, promising enhanced fitness and emergency features from NZD $699.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Sep 2018
Hands-on Review: The smartwatch for semi-serious fitness buffs
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The smartwatch for semi-serious fitness buffs

The vivoactive 3 is equipped with a ton other features that make it a powerful companion for tracking fitness.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Smart wireless devices that are shaking up the market
Semiconductors

Smart wireless devices that are shaking up the market

Various key technology developments are impacting the smart wireless devices sector. Juniper Research has revealed top five stand-out devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2015
Heart is aflutter with the Fitbit Charge HR
Fitbit

Heart is aflutter with the Fitbit Charge HR

I like how the HR gives a more accurate depiction of the work I'm doing; how hard I'm working, how many calories I'm actually burning.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2015
Fitbit expands Tory Burch collection with exclusive designs
Fitbit

Fitbit expands Tory Burch collection with exclusive designs

This accessories collection makes Flex the only activity tracker on the market to bring high-end fashion to everyday fitness.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2014

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Fitbit launches Versa 2 with Amazon Alexa, announces new subscription service
Wearables

Fitbit launches Versa 2 with Amazon Alexa, announces new subscription service

Fitbit unveils the Versa 2 smartwatch with Amazon Alexa integration, Spotify control, and advanced sleep features, alongside a new subscription service.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Hands-on Review: The Fitbit Versa Lite
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Fitbit Versa Lite

At first glance, the Versa and the Versa Lite look exactly the same. For someone who is not a Versa user, the two can be easily mistaken.

By Lama Farhat • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2019