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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.

Garmin’s new Fenix 5 was designed with women in mindGarmin’s new Fenix 5 was designed with women in mind
This in-ear fitness tracker can play music and track your body temperatureThis in-ear fitness tracker can play music and track your body temperature
I have owned a Fitbit for one dayI have owned a Fitbit for one day
Kaitlyn Tiffany
Pebble cancels Pebble Time 2 and Core as acquisition by Fitbit approaches: reportPebble cancels Pebble Time 2 and Core as acquisition by Fitbit approaches: report
Fitbit is close to buying PebbleFitbit is close to buying Pebble
Rich McCormick and Lauren Goode
NBA 2K17 will reward players for staying active with their FitbitsNBA 2K17 will reward players for staying active with their Fitbits
Huawei’s new fitness tracker features continuous heart rate trackingHuawei’s new fitness tracker features continuous heart rate tracking
Blame the robots: Fitbit has struggled to make the Flex 2 fitness trackerBlame the robots: Fitbit has struggled to make the Flex 2 fitness tracker
Carnegie Mellon researchers hacked an LG smartwatch to turn it into a gesture deviceCarnegie Mellon researchers hacked an LG smartwatch to turn it into a gesture device
MOOV HR measures heart rate from the head for better accuracy

There’s too much tissue at the wrist to get an accurate reading

Angela Chen
Misfit’s new Phase is a watch that also tracks your stepsMisfit’s new Phase is a watch that also tracks your steps
Fitbit admits to Charge 2 bugs, says software update fixes itFitbit admits to Charge 2 bugs, says software update fixes it
Garmin’s next step in its plan to own your fitness life: an activity tracker for kidsGarmin’s next step in its plan to own your fitness life: an activity tracker for kids
Fitbit Charge 2 review: a promising fitness tracker, plagued by bugs

Activity trackers should be accurate trackers

Lauren Goode
Jawbone has almost no inventory left, report saysJawbone has almost no inventory left, report says
Apple Watch 2 doesn’t track elevation, and other stuff fitness nerds will want to knowApple Watch 2 doesn’t track elevation, and other stuff fitness nerds will want to know
If you need a fitness tracker to tell you when you’re dehydrated, here’s oneIf you need a fitness tracker to tell you when you’re dehydrated, here’s one
Microsoft is probably killing off its Band fitness trackerMicrosoft is probably killing off its Band fitness tracker
Up close with the new Apple Watch Series 2: waterproof, built-in GPS, and a Nike-themed watchUp close with the new Apple Watch Series 2: waterproof, built-in GPS, and a Nike-themed watch
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Withings announces Steel HR: equal parts fitness, style, and smartwatchWithings announces Steel HR: equal parts fitness, style, and smartwatch
Garmin’s new Forerunner 35 watch has wrist-based heart rate sensorsGarmin’s new Forerunner 35 watch has wrist-based heart rate sensors
Pebble continues to focus on health tracking with latest updatePebble continues to focus on health tracking with latest update
Flex 2 is Fitbit’s first ‘swimproof’ fitness trackerFlex 2 is Fitbit’s first ‘swimproof’ fitness tracker
Here’s what Fitbit’s Charge 2 and Flex 2 might look likeHere’s what Fitbit’s Charge 2 and Flex 2 might look like
Basis issues recall for Peak fitness trackerBasis issues recall for Peak fitness tracker
Fitbit has confirmed that at least two more products will ship this yearFitbit has confirmed that at least two more products will ship this year
Jawbone’s top product executive has left, as company shifts focusJawbone’s top product executive has left, as company shifts focus
Samsung Gear Fit 2 review: Samsung gets fitness tracking right

Not without tradeoffs, but pretty darn good

Lauren Goode
Misfit Ray review: a fitness tracker for the lazy

Keepin’ it caj

Dan Seifert
Apple Watch vs. Garmin: which one should you get?Apple Watch vs. Garmin: which one should you get?
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Misfit is bringing swim tracking to the Shine 2 and Ray with an in-app purchaseMisfit is bringing swim tracking to the Shine 2 and Ray with an in-app purchase
Samsung’s Gear IconX are truly wireless earbuds with a focus on fitness trackingSamsung’s Gear IconX are truly wireless earbuds with a focus on fitness tracking
Samsung’s new Gear Fit 2 has GPS and a giant displaySamsung’s new Gear Fit 2 has GPS and a giant display
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Finally a way to measure all my sick kiteboard jumpsFinally a way to measure all my sick kiteboard jumps
Jawbone’s Hail Mary product is a clinical wearable it hasn’t yet releasedJawbone’s Hail Mary product is a clinical wearable it hasn’t yet released
New Pebble 2 and Pebble Time 2 smartwatches will track your heart rateNew Pebble 2 and Pebble Time 2 smartwatches will track your heart rate
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The new Pebble Core is a GPS accessory for runners and hackersThe new Pebble Core is a GPS accessory for runners and hackers
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Huawei’s Honor A1 band is a leather fitness strap for your wristHuawei’s Honor A1 band is a leather fitness strap for your wrist
Samsung might bring its ‘eye-catching’ Charm wearable to a country near youSamsung might bring its ‘eye-catching’ Charm wearable to a country near you
Fitbit says ‘exciting’ new products are coming by end of yearFitbit says ‘exciting’ new products are coming by end of year

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