Category: Buying Guides

Do you have the best smartwatch? Curious about which ones offer more value? This page is for you. After spending days researching the top brands and models, I still had trouble figuring out which was the best option for my needs. So, I made it my mission to quantify the various attributes to make a…

State-of-the-art smartwatches are great in some ways but aren’t perfect for every activity. This is the problem I faced when I was looking for something specifically for running. Despite the “features” on the label, some brands “get it” while others seemed to add fitness tracking as an afterthought. Even within the more specific niche of…

One of the benefits of having an interchangeable band is that you can get a new look for your Fitbit Ionic just by swapping in a different strap. You can change it up as you please and even mix and match your smartwatch to what you are wearing. Indeed, buying a new band is a…

Listening to your favorite songs has long been confined to the realms of smartphones and digital mp3 devices. Thanks to advancements in technology, the age of the smartwatch is upon us and now you can access all of your favorite music songs and any other form of entertainment with the simple click of the wrist.…

Also called “Wearable Tech” and “Computerized Watches,” smartwatches provide users with functions that go well beyond the timekeeping purpose of standard watches. Early smartwatch models performed basic functions that included calculations, language translations, and the playing of simple video games. Contemporary smartwatches act as wearable computers, hence the two ancillary terms often used to describe…

If you think about it, you would realize that fitness trackers are more advanced pedometers. Sure, they can count steps and distance with no problems, but what about exercises that do not rely on steps, such as yoga? The good news is that there are now fitness trackers that can give you accurate data tracking…

A pulse oximeter measures the level of oxygen in your blood without being invasive. There are several types of pulse oximeter available, but fingertip pulse oximeters are more common. Which ones are the best? Here are our recommendations for 2018: Santamedical Generation 2 OLED Fingertip Pulse Oximeter The second-generation Santamedical OLED Fingertip Pulse Oximeter allows…

Wearing an outdoor smartwatch is a great idea when you go on an outdoor adventure for a weekend or longer. These have to be rugged and durable, able to withstand getting wet and dirty, while also being able to tell you where you are and where you need to go even when Google Maps cannot.…

Fitness trackers have become a must-have gadget for anyone that leads an active lifestyle and wants better insight into their progress. Over the past few years, the technology behind these trackers have really improved, which is great news for people who love running and cycling. Originally these fitness trackers functioned similar to a pedometer, tracking…