When you say fitness bands and smartwatches, most people would think about Fitbit. But a Fitbit might not be the perfect choice for those who want a smart watch they could take with them on their adventures. There’s the Suunto Traverse. is an altimeter watch that you can take on short adventures. It makes use of GPS and… Read More »
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 for your yoga… Read More »
Sports smartwatches are really a good investment in that they give you more insight into your activity without thinking too much about it. Lenexa, Kansas-based Garmin is one of the most known technology companies that manufacture sports smartwatches. Two of their best products are and . Which one should you get? Design and display The comes in three… Read More »
The is the successor to the Forerunner 25 and adds a built-in HR monitor, which allows you to get heart rate data without having to wear a chest strap. More than just an activity tracker, you can pair your smartphone with the Forerunner 35 to get notifications from your phone on the device itself. You would also need… Read More »
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 allows you to measure your blood oxygen and pulse… Read More »
It seems that there is always a new smartwatch being introduced to the market every day. This is a good thing because, with more choices, you can pick one that is perfect for your needs and budget. Two of the more notable smartwatches today are the and the . Which one should you buy? Misfit Vapor The is… Read More »
Smartwatches are getting more popular now and it shows because of the number of companies that are throwing their hats into the fray. The good news is that you have a wide range of choices that would fit your every smartwatch requirement. Michael Kors is one of those companies that wanted to smarten up their traditional watches. The… Read More »
Before the time of full-color LCD screens, activity trackers looked more like traditional digital watches and functioned like high-tech pedometers. The most noteworthy activity trackers released then were the Basis Peak and , both featuring a heart rate monitor and long battery life. These two effectively stamped out their competitors during that time. The others did not have… Read More »
Think about fitness trackers and then think about counting steps, calories burned and distance traveled. The next thing you would think about is the price, because fitness trackers, especially Fitbits, have this reputation for being too pricey – something in the range of at least $100. Misfit changed all that when they first offered the Shine and, subsequently,… Read More »
A lot of smartwatches right now rely on Google’s Android Wear. While that may not necessarily be a bad thing, it does limit the features that we can expect from these devices. This might be the reason why some of the top smartwatches available now use their own operating systems. For instance, Apple Watch uses WatchOS, Samsung smartwatch… Read More »