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Fitness tech has evolved beyond activity trackers like the Apple Watch and Fitbit. Today, there are hundreds of streaming workout and wellness apps from brands like Nike, Equinox, and ClassPass to help track your exercises and reach your fitness goals There’s also been a boom in connected fitness equipment like Peloton, Mirror, and Tonal that are paving the way for on-demand workouts from the comfort of your home, with additional content like meditation, yoga, and mobility training to boost mind and body health.

Amazon’s Echo Buds can now track your running workoutsAmazon’s Echo Buds can now track your running workouts
Fitbit adds Google Assistant support to Sense and Versa 3 smartwatchesFitbit adds Google Assistant support to Sense and Versa 3 smartwatches
Samsung’s Galaxy Fit 2 and new Trio wireless charger are now availableSamsung’s Galaxy Fit 2 and new Trio wireless charger are now available
Apple Fitness Plus’ biggest competitor isn’t Peloton — it’s your gymApple Fitness Plus’ biggest competitor isn’t Peloton — it’s your gym
Samsung’s Galaxy Fit 2 can last for up to three weeks on a chargeSamsung’s Galaxy Fit 2 can last for up to three weeks on a charge
Amazon announces Halo, a fitness band and app that scans your body and voice

It makes a 3D model of your body and tracks the emotional tone in your voice

Dieter Bohn
Garmin reportedly paid multimillion-dollar ransom after suffering cyberattackGarmin reportedly paid multimillion-dollar ransom after suffering cyberattack
Garmin hit by massive outage after possible ransomware attackGarmin hit by massive outage after possible ransomware attack
Fitbit Charge 4 gets ‘smart wake’ alarm and dynamic GPS with latest software updateFitbit Charge 4 gets ‘smart wake’ alarm and dynamic GPS with latest software update
Peloton launches Roku appPeloton launches Roku app
Monica Chin
Polar’s new Grit X outdoor watch can track the ups and downs of your workoutsPolar’s new Grit X outdoor watch can track the ups and downs of your workouts
Peloton will resume live classes from instructors’ homes after finally closing its studiosPeloton will resume live classes from instructors’ homes after finally closing its studios
Peloton suspends live classes after an employee tested positive for COVID-19Peloton suspends live classes after an employee tested positive for COVID-19
Peloton won’t stop live classes amid NYC lockdown, and now an employee has tested positive for COVID-19Peloton won’t stop live classes amid NYC lockdown, and now an employee has tested positive for COVID-19
This Yves Behar-designed smart weight trainer is the love child of Mirror and TonalThis Yves Behar-designed smart weight trainer is the love child of Mirror and Tonal
Peloton adds an Android TV app for streaming workouts at homePeloton adds an Android TV app for streaming workouts at home
The Fitbit Charge 4 is a much more powerful fitness tracker disguised in its old bodyThe Fitbit Charge 4 is a much more powerful fitness tracker disguised in its old body
Fitbit Charge 4 leak reveals built-in GPS and new fitness tracking featuresFitbit Charge 4 leak reveals built-in GPS and new fitness tracking features
Zoom is 2020’s hottest yoga studioZoom is 2020’s hottest yoga studio
Jacob Kastrenakes
ClassPass brings back live-streamed workout classes to help you get fit at homeClassPass brings back live-streamed workout classes to help you get fit at home
Peloton pushes on with live classes despite New York City coronavirus shutdownPeloton pushes on with live classes despite New York City coronavirus shutdown
Wyze’s new Band wearable and smart scale are available todayWyze’s new Band wearable and smart scale are available today
Fitbit Charge 4 leaks, looks a lot like the Fitbit Charge 3Fitbit Charge 4 leaks, looks a lot like the Fitbit Charge 3
Peloton temporarily suspends sales and deliveries of its treadmillPeloton temporarily suspends sales and deliveries of its treadmill
SoulCycle announces a $2,500 at-home bike that streams on-demand classesSoulCycle announces a $2,500 at-home bike that streams on-demand classes
Realme’s first wearable is a $20 fitness band with a cricket modeRealme’s first wearable is a $20 fitness band with a cricket mode
Timex is releasing a GPS smartwatch with 25 days of battery lifeTimex is releasing a GPS smartwatch with 25 days of battery life
Tempo is a smart home gym that uses computer vision to track your form in real timeTempo is a smart home gym that uses computer vision to track your form in real time
The Wyze Band is part fitness tracker, part Alexa smart home controllerThe Wyze Band is part fitness tracker, part Alexa smart home controller
Peloton for iOS now supports ChromecastPeloton for iOS now supports Chromecast
Flywheel owners found out that their bikes were bricked through PelotonFlywheel owners found out that their bikes were bricked through Peloton
You can now directly sync Apple Watch workouts to StravaYou can now directly sync Apple Watch workouts to Strava
Flywheel admits its streaming bikes copied Peloton’s technologyFlywheel admits its streaming bikes copied Peloton’s technology
How to cancel Fitbit Coach or Fitbit PremiumHow to cancel Fitbit Coach or Fitbit Premium
How to stream Spotify music on your FitbitHow to stream Spotify music on your Fitbit
Peloton’s countersuit against music publishers over song copyrights just got thrown outPeloton’s countersuit against music publishers over song copyrights just got thrown out
How to use Fitbit’s female health tracking toolHow to use Fitbit’s female health tracking tool
How to use your Fitbit to monitor your blood oxygen levelsHow to use your Fitbit to monitor your blood oxygen levels
How to extend your Fitbit’s battery lifeHow to extend your Fitbit’s battery life
How to set up and use Fitbit PayHow to set up and use Fitbit Pay
Natt Garun

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