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Exercise
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Why Every Fitness-Related Business Needs a Fitness App

The fitness industry must adopt mobile solutions to remain competitive and meet the growing demand for personalized digital fitness experiences.
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
9 hours ago

You can order your own bloodwork now. Interpreting the results is another story

Direct-to-consumer blood testing is growing, allowing consumers to order tests independently, disrupting traditional healthcare paradigms.
#apple-watch
fromZDNET
8 hours ago
Wearables

Why the Apple Watch's 20-minute calibration test is worth your time - especially if you're data curious

Wearables
fromZDNET
8 hours ago

Why the Apple Watch's 20-minute calibration test is worth your time - especially if you're data curious

Calibrating your Apple Watch improves the accuracy of workout data.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

The Apple Watch Series 11 has returned to best-ever price

The Apple Watch Series 11 is currently on sale, offering significant features and improvements over older models.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

How the Apple Watch defined modern health tech

The Apple Watch Series 4 revolutionized health tech with FDA-cleared atrial fibrillation detection, influencing the development of advanced consumer health wearables.
Bicycling
fromThe Verge
14 hours ago

A sleek, wearable airbag for cyclists is nearly here

A new airbag system integrated into a skinsuit for cyclists aims to enhance rider safety during high-speed races.
#peloton
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Peloton Can't Ever Recover

Peloton's stock has plummeted due to competition and changing consumer preferences, leading to declining revenue and losses.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Wall Street Sees 70% Upside in Peloton (PTON) After a 24% YTD Decline

Peloton's stock shows a 70% upside potential despite recent earnings misses and executive departures.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Peloton Can't Ever Recover

Peloton's stock has plummeted due to competition and changing consumer preferences, leading to declining revenue and losses.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Wall Street Sees 70% Upside in Peloton (PTON) After a 24% YTD Decline

Peloton's stock shows a 70% upside potential despite recent earnings misses and executive departures.
Gadgets
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Understanding the impact of smart technology on household energy consumption - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Smart home technology requires user action and guidance to effectively reduce energy bills, rather than relying solely on devices for savings.
fromInsideHook
3 days ago

Bill Maher Covered Fitness Wearables and Longevity

"For people who have an illness, there should be no deductible," he said, and brought up his own experience as an oncologist to bolster his point.
Wellness
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I spent three months waking up at 5am and tracking every metric I could find - sleep quality, word count, mood, energy - and the data told a story my ego didn't want to hear: I was measurably worse at everything that mattered - Silicon Canals

Waking up at 5am initially boosted productivity but ultimately led to disappointment and self-reflection.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Should we all be wearing barefoot shoes? I put 15 pairs to the test here are my favourites

Barefoot shoes are minimalist footwear designed to mimic being barefoot, promoting foot strength and improving posture and running form.
Public health
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Life Imaging Reviews: What 100,000 Screenings Taught One Founder About Early Detection

Early detection of heart disease and cancer significantly impacts survival rates, emphasizing the need for preventive screening across different regions.
fromWIRED
5 days ago

This AI Button Wearable From Ex-Apple Engineers Looks Like an iPod Shuffle

Unlike the Humane Ai pin, which got lots of criticism for taking a painfully long time to reply to queries, the Button is designed to be nearly instantaneous.
Apple
Berlin music
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Dancer with ALS uses brainwaves to perform again through avatar

Breanna Olson, an ALS patient, danced again using brainwave technology to control a digital avatar on stage in Amsterdam.
Pets
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Get Peace of Mind With This GPS and Activity Tracker for Pets

The Fi Mini smart collar tracks location and health metrics for pets, offering real-time data and insights for pet owners.
#garmin
Wearables
fromiRunFar
13 hours ago

Garmin Forerunner 970 Review

Garmin Forerunner 970 is the best GPS running watch available, offering superior accuracy, battery life, and integrated features.
Wearables
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Garmin may be working on a Whoop competitor

Garmin is developing a screen-free fitness tracker called CIRQA to compete with Whoop and Fitbit's similar offerings.
Productivity
fromFast Company
6 days ago

How AI is quietly exhausting you-and what to do about it

AI tools increase decision-making fatigue among developers, leading to greater exhaustion despite faster coding capabilities.
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

After decades of swearing by workout classes, I switched to weightlifting. I never expected to be so impressed by the results.

Transitioning from group fitness to weightlifting can significantly improve strength and fitness levels, especially for those feeling stagnant in their workouts.
Medicine
fromTODAY.com
1 day ago

After a Traumatic Brain Injury, One Family Found Hope in a Pair of Lululemon Pants

A mother faced her son's traumatic brain injury after a car accident, refusing to give up hope despite grim medical recommendations.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

AI and the 10-Minute Mind

Ten minutes of AI use can significantly reduce persistence and impair independent cognitive performance, undermining the long-term journey to expertise.
#google
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
1 week ago

Google's Next Fitbit Wearable Could Launch Without a Display

Google is developing a screenless Fitbit wearable focused on passive health monitoring, competing with Whoop and Oura, and integrating AI features.
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
1 week ago

Google's Next Fitbit Wearable Could Launch Without a Display

Google is developing a screenless Fitbit wearable focused on passive health monitoring, competing with Whoop and Oura, and integrating AI features.
Running
fromiRunFar
6 days ago

It's Not the Gear: 9 Running Gear Rules from iRunFar's Gear Editor

Finding the right gear is more important than acquiring new gear.
Wearables
fromWIRED
13 hours ago

The Coros Pace 4 Has More Than Twice the Battery Life of Garmin's Running Watches

Coros Pace 4 offers long battery life, advanced training tools, and affordability, making it a strong alternative to Garmin watches.
Pets
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Tractive's new dog and cat trackers provide more health insights for your pets

Tractive launches Cat 6 Mini and Dog 6 XL pet trackers with enhanced features and health monitoring capabilities.
Wellness
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Interview: The Light System on Building a New Category in Wellness Technology

The Light System combines light technology and holistic health to enhance wellness through energy system engagement.
#ultrahuman
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Ultrahuman ramps up U.S. push with Ring Pro as Oura tightens its grip | TechCrunch

Ultrahuman aims to revive its U.S. business after approval for its Ring Pro, competing against Oura's strengthened market position.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Ultrahuman ramps up U.S. push with Ring Pro as Oura tightens its grip | TechCrunch

Ultrahuman aims to revive its U.S. business after approval for its Ring Pro, competing against Oura's strengthened market position.
Exercise
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

The Best Sports for Longevity

Tennis may significantly enhance longevity compared to other sports, with players living nearly 10 years longer than sedentary individuals.
fromGSMArena.com
2 weeks ago

The Ultrahuman Ring Pro is now available for pre-order in the US, here's how to get a 10% discount

The Ultrahuman Ring Pro builds on the Ultrahuman Ring Air's features with several key improvements, including an impressive battery life of up to 15 days, which is more than twice as long as the Air.
Mobile UX
Health
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Fitbit's AI health coach will soon be able to read your medical records

Google enables Fitbit users to link medical records to their AI health coach for more personalized wellness advice, following similar moves by Amazon, OpenAI, and Microsoft.
#meta
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Metas AI glasses and the dawn of wearable tech - podcast

Meta's AI-powered glasses enhance presence and offer transformative features for those with vision impairments or hearing loss, but raise privacy concerns.
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Metas AI glasses and the dawn of wearable tech - podcast

Meta's AI-powered glasses enhance presence and offer transformative features for those with vision impairments or hearing loss, but raise privacy concerns.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 weeks ago

MyFitnessPal Wants To Start The Health And Wellness Subsector Of Retail Media | AdExchanger

MyFitnessPal launches a data-driven advertising business leveraging user meal planning and nutrition data, expanding from single mobile display ads to multiple formats including video, native ads, and branded integrations through direct sales channels.
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Should You Exercise Harder or Longer? What New Data Suggests

Higher intensity physical activity significantly reduces the risk of eight major chronic diseases compared to moderate intensity activity.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Why your Whoop might tell you to up your testosterone

Whoop and Oura are leading health tech innovations, but rapid advancements can lead to unexpected consequences.
#health-trackers
fromZDNET
4 days ago
Wearables

I walked 3,000 steps with my Apple Watch, Google Pixel, and Oura Ring - this tracker was most accurate

The Google Pixel Watch was found to be the most accurate among the tested health trackers.
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
Wearables

I wore the Whoop 5.0 for a month - it combines the best of the Oura Ring and Apple Watch

Whoop launched the 5.0 and MG health trackers to reach broader consumers, featuring blood pressure monitoring, ECG detection, and clinician-reviewed blood testing through Advanced Labs.
Wearables
fromZDNET
4 days ago

I walked 3,000 steps with my Apple Watch, Google Pixel, and Oura Ring - this tracker was most accurate

The Google Pixel Watch was found to be the most accurate among the tested health trackers.
Wearables
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

I wore the Whoop 5.0 for a month - it combines the best of the Oura Ring and Apple Watch

Whoop launched the 5.0 and MG health trackers to reach broader consumers, featuring blood pressure monitoring, ECG detection, and clinician-reviewed blood testing through Advanced Labs.
Health
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Misusing my fitness tracker to do less, not more

A person with long COVID, POTS, and mast cell activation syndrome experienced severe crashes from overexertion but learned to manage symptoms through careful activity pacing and lifestyle adjustments over three years.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

A year of continuous glucose monitoring pushed me to the edge

Glucose tracking is increasingly popular among non-diabetics, with many using continuous glucose monitors for health insights.
#wearable-devices
Medicine
fromNature
4 weeks ago

Data from smart watches reveal early signs of insulin resistance

Wearable device data patterns detect insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction earlier than clinical tests, enabling earlier intervention.
Medicine
fromNature
4 weeks ago

Data from smart watches reveal early signs of insulin resistance

Wearable device data patterns detect insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction earlier than clinical tests, enabling earlier intervention.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 is easier to recommend now it starts at $260

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 is a top Android smartwatch, especially for Samsung phone users, with significant discounts available.
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
6 days ago

Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2, Active 3 Premium Launched in India: Price, Features

Amazfit launched T-Rex Ultra 2 and Active 3 Premium smartwatches in India, focusing on rugged outdoor use and daily fitness tracking.
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

AI-Powered Optimization: New Frontiers in Peak Running Performance

Super shoes and ultralight gear make a difference, but with new advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) that can look at our running form and compare it to the ideal, analyze our nutrition intake from a simple photo and help us plan our diets, and offer guidance on training and recovery, the interwovenness of technology and running is only set to increase.
Running
#wearable-technology
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Whoop has LeBron - now it wants your mom | TechCrunch

Whoop aims to transition from a performance tool for athletes to a life-saving health monitor for the general public.
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Whoop has LeBron - now it wants your mom | TechCrunch

Whoop aims to transition from a performance tool for athletes to a life-saving health monitor for the general public.
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Garmin's Latest Training Features Fend Off the Advances of the Apple Watch

Food logging can be done in a few ways, including searching a database, scanning barcodes, or using AI-based camera analysis. Simpler items like eggs and fruit are identified well, but complex meals can be frustrating due to lighting and AI limitations.
Wearables
Wearables
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Finally, a wearable designed for women approaching menopause

A new wearable device called Peri helps women monitor perimenopause symptoms and lifestyle factors.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Fitbit expands access to its AI health coach

Google announced on Tuesday that the public preview of Fitbit's AI personal health coach is rolling out to iOS users in the U.S. as well as both iOS and Android users in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. It initially launched in October, when it was only available in the U.S. on Android devices. To try out the feature, users need to have an active Fitbit Premium subscription and use a Google account to sign into the Fitbit app.
Tech industry
Education
fromScience of Running
8 months ago

Exploring the New Era of Training: Embracing Experimentation

Systematic, thoughtful experimentation with new technologies and methods, balanced against proven traditions, optimizes training and pushes athletic performance boundaries.
#smartwatch
fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Wearables

Meta is reportedly planning to launch a smartwatch this year

Meta plans to launch the Malibu 2 smartwatch with health tracking and AI later this year while updating its Ray-Ban Display smart glasses.
#smart-ring-technology
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

This AI-Powered Home Gym Acts As Your Own Personal Trainer

I felt too intimidated to try weight lifting again on my own, but wanted to experience the benefits those gym workouts provide, which is quite different to my typical routine of pilates, tennis and pole. Simultaneously, I've been working toward a solid home gym situation (while understanding my limited space in a one-bedroom in Queens). I began investigating full out home gym tech, and AEKE stood out as the most exciting of the bunch, because it most similarly aligned with having a personal trainer. I tried out the AEKE Smart Home Gym K1 with the Bench.
Gadgets
Health
fromZDNET
1 month ago

The Apple Watch missed my hypertension - but this blood pressure wearable caught it instantly

High blood pressure affects nearly half of US adults and causes over 1,000 deaths daily, making it a significant health threat that wearable devices like Apple Watch can help detect through continuous monitoring.
Wearables
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Galaxy Watch users in the US can finally track their blood pressure - here's what you need

Samsung Galaxy Watch users in the US can now monitor blood pressure with calibration required using an inflatable cuff monitor.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Bargain hunter: 11 wellness deals to save you money on workouts, supplements and gadgets

January might be coming to a close, but the focus on wellness doesn't have to die with it. If anything, it's a good time to check in with those 2026 goals and see what you want to prioritise for the rest of the year. To that end, we've gathered some of the best deals we've seen in the past few weeks that will help you tick off every good intention you set this month.
Wellness
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Gear News of the Week: Samsung Sets a Date for Galaxy Unpacked, and Fitbit's AI Coach Comes to iOS

Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S26 lineup February 25 with minor hardware upgrades, AI/Gemini features, a built-in privacy screen, and reservation incentives.
Wellness
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Five ideas to elevate fitness and wellness coaching with AI - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

AI human generators can enhance personalized digital fitness by adapting programs, tracking habits, creating engaging content, and balancing efficiency with authenticity without replacing human trainers.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

This tracker fits inside your bra to measure blood flow - and lasts longer than your smartwatch

Petal is a bra insert that uses bio-impedance sensors and electrical measurements to monitor blood flow near the heart. Because wearers position the insert right next to the heart, the device can capture more accurate readings than your typical smartwatch, Petal says. The device comes in one size and fits snug against each breast. It's made with biocompatible materials, including a soft European fabric and a polyurethane-coated interior.
Health
Medicine
fromMail Online
1 month ago

'Smart T-shirt' could detect hidden heart conditions and save lives

A sensor-stitched smart T-shirt worn up to a week can detect inherited heart conditions and use AI analysis to flag risks to doctors.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Stroke survivors trial new at-home tech: 'It's given me my freedom back'

"I heard a pop in my head, like a big bubble," she said. "I tried to scream, but it wasn't a normal scream. I knew something wasn't right."
Medicine
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Fort Strength Training Wearable Tracks Your Sets

We use the IMU sensors to detect which exercise the user is performing and identify the period engaging in concentric, eccentric, or isometric hold. These are the three main types of lifting exercises; you might know them as contracting, lengthening, or static exercises. The Fort uses the wrist as a proxy for bar velocity, and the company is seeking FDA clearance and will also be pursuing large, third-party studies from independent labs.
Wearables
Wearables
fromWIRED
1 month ago

A Fitness Enthusiast's Guide to the Best Massage Gun in 2026

Modern massage guns combine percussive therapy with vibration, heat, cold, and LED light technologies to enhance muscle recovery and reduce post-workout pain through increased blood flow.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Ultrahuman's new Pro ring comes with 15 days battery life

If there's one thing that stops people using their smart rings over the long term, it's the battery life. After all, they're so unobtrusive, it's easy to forget to drop it on the charging plate every few days. It doesn't take long for your pricey gadget to become little more than a very expensive piece of jewelry.
Wearables
Wearables
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Aktiia's Cuffless Band Is the Future of Blood Pressure Monitoring

Hilo uses optical sensors to measure blood pressure continuously without inflating a cuff, enabling non-disruptive nighttime monitoring that traditional cuffs cannot provide.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Wearable tech sparks a stir at the Australian Open - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A tennis match usually starts with rituals you can set your watch by. A towel tug, a ball bounce, a glance at the strings. This year, a different ritual stole the first spotlight, because officials asked top players to take off a wrist wearable before they played, and the moment landed like a plot twist you did not order. This piece walks you through what happened, why it happened, and what it says about where tennis sits with athlete data right now.
Wearables
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Wearable startup CUDIS launches a new health ring line with an AI-fueled 'coach' | TechCrunch

CUDIS launches an AI-powered health ring with an agent coach, gamified points system for healthy behaviors, and Pace of Aging tracking to incentivize and optimize user wellness.
Wearables
fromgizmodo.com
2 months ago

Withings U-Scan Review: I Tracked My Urine to Find Out if It's the Next Wellness Tracker

Home urine monitors like Withings U-Scan make urine analysis easy, entertaining, and informative but unnecessary for most healthy people.
Wearables
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Moto Watch Looks and Feels Like a Polar Fitness Tracker-but More Fun

Motorola's watch pairs attractive Polar sleep tracking and clean activity metrics with unreliable onboard GPS and overly sensitive controls, causing occasional measurement and usability issues.
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