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CES 2013: Fitbit launches Flex wristband tracker, takes on Nike+ FuelBand and Jawbone Up

CES 2013: Fitbit launches Flex wristband tracker, takes on Nike+ FuelBand and Jawbone Up

One of our favourite fitness tracking companies, Fitbit, has launched a wristband tracking gadget at CES 2013 this week called Flex, which is set to add to its already impressive portfolio of fitness devices and compete with the likes of Nike’s Fuelband and Jawbone’s Up bracelet. The Flex is similar to its competitors in that it collects data about how many steps you’ve taken, your quality of sleep, the calories you’ve burned and a range of … Read entire article »

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Fitbug set to launch Wow scale to accompany Air gadget

Fitbug set to launch Wow scale to accompany Air gadget

We first heard about Fitbug earlier in the year, when the tracking company started (fairly quietly compared to its competitors) introducing its tracking device, the Fitbug Air, into the health and fitness tech market. Well now Fitbug is taking steps to conquer an even bigger bit of the quantified self pie, as this week it was announced that it’ll be launching a Bluetooth Smart Ready Scale, called the Wow. Just like Fitbit and Withings, the company … Read entire article »

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The Fitbit Zip makes fitness adorable, but is it just a fancy pedometer?

The Fitbit Zip makes fitness adorable, but is it just a fancy pedometer?

Fitbit’s Fitness Tracker was one of the first gadgets of its kind to give normal people (as apposed to sickeningly fit athletes) a way to track their physical activity throughout the day. Now fast forward to the present day and there are all kinds of monitoring and fitness tracking devices on the market. So in response to the slew of new rivals Fitbit has changed its game a little, redesigning its first product to the … Read entire article »

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Zamzee health and fitness tracker for kids

Zamzee health and fitness tracker for kids

There are plenty of devices aimed to get adults tracking and monitoring their health and fitness levels, like the Fitbit and Nike’s Fuelband, which have become really popular over the past few months. However, we’ve only seen a few gadgets and smaller initiatives aimed at children and younger people, like the MOVband and S2H REPLAY wristband, which don’t seem to have caught on in the same way. Well now Zamzee aims to shake up the way our kids … Read entire article »

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The Fitbit web dashboard gets an upgrade too

The Fitbit web dashboard gets an upgrade too

It’s been a busy few weeks for personal fitness tracking company Fitbit, with the launch of the new Zip device and a range of changes being made to the popular Ultra gadget, which is now called One. Well now a few other new features have been added to Fitbit’s web dashboard, making it easier for users to keep up with their contacts and get more from their fancy gadgets in the long run. Most of the tweaks … Read entire article »

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Fitbit launches improved Ultra fitness gadget called One

Fitbit launches improved Ultra fitness gadget called One

It’s been a busy day over at Fitbit HQ, first the fitness tech company launches the new affordable Zip device and now it’s made improvements to the increasingly popular Ultra and named it One. Just like the Fitbit Ultra, the Fitbit One is a wireless activity and sleep tracker, allowing you to collect data about the steps you’ve taken, the calories you’ve burned, the distance you’ve travelled, the floors you’ve climbed and the amount of rest … Read entire article »

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Fitbit launches the affordable new Zip fitness gadget

Fitbit launches the affordable new Zip fitness gadget

The fitness gadget specialists over at Fitbit have launched a new device called Zip, which is a more basic option than previous gizmos and has been built solely for those who just want to count steps, keep track of the calories they’ve burned and take a closer look at their daily data via the company’s comprehensive online dashboard with sharing and gaming features. Zip is a cute little gadget that’s slightly smaller than Fitbit’s Ultra but … Read entire article »

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Withings launches new Health Companion app

Withings launches new Health Companion app

Over the past year few companies have stood out in the health and wellbeing tech space as much as Withings, the company has brought out scales for adults, blood pressure monitors and scales for the whole family in the past. Up until now dedicated apps for each device were accessible via your mobile or you could track the data via your desktop. However, this week Withings has launched its new Health Companion app, which aims to … Read entire article »

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REVIEW: The tiny Fitbit Ultra tracks your daily activity

REVIEW: The tiny Fitbit Ultra tracks your daily activity

What’s the Fitbit Ultra? The Ultra is the latest lightweight device from Fitbit, designed to track your activity throughout the day and provide you with all kinds of data about your health and fitness. The cute little gadget (available in plum or blue) comes with a docking station to transfer data to your computer, as well as a velcro strap so you can attach the device to your wrist to keep an eye on how you’re sleeping. Many … Read entire article »

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10 Gadgets to help you stick to your new year’s resolutions

10 Gadgets to help you stick to your new year’s resolutions

It’s that time of year again, as soon as the nation has finished over-indulging on New Year’s Eve everyone’s thinking about, talking about and trying to stick to their resolutions for the new year. We’ve collected together ten gadgets that’ll help you keep up with your resolutions in the long run, whether you want to work out more, lose some of that Christmas weight or wake up with more energy even when it’s dark and gloomy outside. If … Read entire article »

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