Fitbit has finally built a stylish version of its fitness trackers. The Fitbit Blaze will look just like a smartwatch, but it will still lack most of the smart features found in smartwatches.
Fitbit is the go-to brand for fitness trackers, but most of their devices are plain and boring looking. Fitbit finally introduced a stylish looking fitness tracker, the Fitbit Blaze at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
The box includes a fitness tracker, scale and chest strap Under Armour and HTC are getting together to help users keep their fitness goals in 2016. The Healthbox from the two companies will have Under Armour branding all over it, but HTC is certainly helping out.
Garmin has been competitive with Fitbit. Garmin, a company that is most known for in-car GPS systems, has entered into the fitness tracker market. Garmin's Vivosmart is a capable fitness tracker that looks to compete with the Fitbit Charge HR.
The Mi Band 1S is extremely affordable, functional Xiaomi is a technology brand that is extremely popular in China, but it is still waiting for its big jump into the United States.
The smartwatch can be rather uncomfortable due to its design The Microsoft Band 2 is a very versatile fitness tracker that helps log multiple sporting activities and offers notifications for text messages and phone calls, all on a unique curved screen.
Fitbit fitness trackers and smartwatches have been around since 2007, monitoring steps, calories burned and more. In 2015, there are many different companies, including Garmin, that are offering similar devices.
Vector says their smartwatch battery can last up to 30 days A new company is entering the wearable technology market, and they want to be noticed. Vector, a company from London, boasts that their smartwatch has a battery that can last up to 30 days, according to CNET.
Now swimmers can measure their heart rate Most fitness trackers do not meet the needs of swimmers because the water interferes with their sensors. This usually means taking off the fitness tracker before going swimming, but Garmin is now offering two heart rate monitor chest bands that will pair with their fitness trackers, Tech Radar reports.
Moov Now is a fitness tracker that offers real-time coaching to help users with their workouts. Most fitness trackers keep track of users' steps, calories burned and distance traveled.
HTC is joining the wearable party with a smart band of their own. The HTC Re Grip will be geared towards fitness enthusiasts rather than those hoping to have a mini-computer on their wrists.
Fitbit raises price target to between $17-19 per share. Fitbit could become the first wearable-focused company to have an initial public offering and now they are raising their price target, according to CNet.
The Apple Watch official release is now just two days away and that means buyers of the watch will have to spend time getting used to a whole new device. Android Wear watches have been steadily introduced and people have had the time to use them.
Apps have already surfaced for Apple Watch A small number of apps are already being developed and previewed by app developers for the upcoming Apple Watch.
News on Fitbit Fitbit fitness trackers are legitimate health devices and will not be limited by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA is calling Fitbit and other fitness trackers low-risk devices and basically is saying they can only help better a person's body rather than harm it.
