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FitBit raises more cash, predicts fitness gadgets market set to explode

FitBit raises more cash, predicts fitness gadgets market set to explode

Have you tried the FitBit Ultra yet? It has become a big hit round here among the more fitness conscious members of the CHS team who use it to track and log their every step. You can read more about the device here, but essentially gives you information such as steps taken, miles traveled, calories burned, calories consumed, how long you slept and other data. Well you are probably going to be hearing a lot more … Read entire article »

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CES 2012: Video demo of the Basis health and heart rate monitor

CES 2012: Video demo of the Basis health and heart rate monitor

It seems health and fitness monitoring devices were the most popular new offerings at CES this year, but the Basis stands out because of its simple watch design and super intuitive interface. It’s basically a watch device, which measures your heart rate, steps you’ve taken, calories you’ve burned, your skin temperature and your sweat levels. You can then link the data up to your computer where you can interact with the dashboard and take a close … Read entire article »

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CES 2012 – The Basis, a wrist based rival to the FitBit, Jawbone Up and BodyMedia Fit

CES 2012 – The Basis, a wrist based rival to the FitBit, Jawbone Up and BodyMedia Fit

Out of all the new health gadgets that are being paraded as CES, this is the one that we are most looking forward to getting out mitts on. The Basis is a rival to products like the Fitbit Ultra and Jawbone Up, but I think it looks more stylish and high tech, more like the BodyMedia Fit. You also don’t need an iPhone to use it. The Basis is essentially a high-tech fitness tracking device housed … Read entire article »

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