For years our daughter has asked when she can have a Fitbit, or Apple Watch. Seeing Mom & Dad with their fitness and smart watch wearables, she has always been intrigued by these devices. Though a few companies have produced wearables for children, the first decent unit to finally reach consumers is the Garmin Vivofit Jr.
Continue reading REVIEW: Garmin Vivofit Jr. Kid’s Fitness Wearable
How long did it take you to fall asleep last night? Did you stir a lot? What was the quality of sleep you had? Did you toss around a lot? How about your partner? Is the room too bright? Too warm? Too cold? If you’ve asked yourself questions like these before then perhaps a sleep tracker is in your future. In our latest blog entry we test & compare three of the most popular sleep tracking devices on the market today: the Withings Aura Smart Sleep System
With the release of the Apple Watch the grey area between fitness activity trackers and smart watches has blurred more than ever before. Just as when PDAs blended into smart phones over a decade ago, we’re already starting to see more of these “smart” features migrate into all wearables. Right now the Apple Watch Sport, Garmin Vivoactive, and Fitbit Surge all attempt to capture the same potential audience, but with uniquely different features. Which is right for you?
Continue reading BATTLE! – Apple Watch Sport versus Fitbit Surge versus Garmin Vivoactive
Activity tracking and wearable technology have hit their stride. More than a dozen of the largest retailers in the United States carry devices from manufacturers like Fitbit, Jawbone, and other large players. One of those bigger names is Withings, who late in 2014 released the Withings Activité, a simple yet stylish watch that also tracks steps and swimming. And just a few months later we now have the névo, a minimalist approach in a similar package. How do these two contenders stack up in this new, fashion-centric fold?
Continue reading COMPARISON: Withings Activité (Pop) versus the névo minimalist watch
Have you decided to make 2015 the year that you train for that 5K? Are you an avid cyclist and finally want to add an Activity Tracker to your arsenal of cycle computers and pedal sensors? Or are you just an average person who wants to get a bit more serious about your fitness program? In this comparative review I’ll look deeper into the pros/cons of three different devices for a wide spectrum of potential users. Time for another epic BATTLE, and in this go-round we’re testing the Fitbit Surge versus Garmin Vìvoactive versus Polar M400.
Continue reading BATTLE! – Fitbit Surge vs Garmin Vívoactive vs Polar M400
