smartwatch news & features
University of Washington researchers have created a wireless wearable in the form of a thermal
earring that continuously monitors a user’s earlobe temperature.
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16 Feb 2024
Garmin has launched its Venu 3 and Venu 3S GPS smartwatches, which offer a number of
upgraded fitness and wellness tracking capabilities.
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09 Sep 2023
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found a way to establish the exact VO2 max
of an
individual through the use of smartwatch data that is just as reliable as a professional sports
lab
test.
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02 Feb 2023
David Minton argues that planetary health and our personal health are inextricably linked. As we move forward in the build-back, we shouldn’t look to return to the status quo, but should use the same creativity and tenacity shown in the lockdowns to tackle climate change and inactivity
HCM Handbook 2022
The CEO of Withings says the company is improving the way patients and doctors monitor and understand health
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
Apple has revealed a number of upgrades to its Fitness+ platform, coinciding with the
launch of its new Apple Watch Series 7 and iPhone 13 products.
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16 Sep 2021
As the world grapples with climate change and prepares for COP26 in Glasgow, David Minton says it’s time for the fitness industry to step up and make its own contribution to saving the planet
HCM issue 8 2021
Garmin has recorded quarterly revenues of more than US$1bn for the first time – helped by a 40 per
cent increase in revenue from its fitness segment.
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06 Aug 2021
Fifty-eight percent of US households have a smartwatch or fitness tracker, and 39 per cent of
consumers own one personally.
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03 Jul 2021
Technogym is leading the way with exciting new training experiences through its innovative cardio range, Excite Live
HCM issue 5 2021
Welcome to the world of creative fitness, where exercise and fun merge to change the way we train
HCM issue 1 2021
Welcome to the world of creative fitness, where exercise and fun merge to change the way we train.
HCM issue 8 2020
Apple has unveiled two new versions of its smartwatch at a digital event on 15 September
– Apple Watch Series 6, which is the brand's most advanced smartwatch yet, and a
cheaper model, Apple Watch SE. Apple also unveiled Apple Fitness+, its new subscription
service for virtual fitness classes.
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16 Sep 2020
Withings has announced the European availability of ScanWatch – a smartwatch that
combines medical-grade electrocardiogram (ECG) and sleep breathing disturbance
detection. The wearable will be made available in the US later this year.
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08 Sep 2020
We find out how this tech giant continues to evolve its fitness offering, with aspirations to develop whole-life solutions
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
Garmin has acquired Firstbeat Analytics, provider of physiological analytics and metrics for consumer
devices in the wellness, fitness and sports markets.
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14 Jul 2020
With real-time vibration feedback, this new product generates applied analytics and guides training
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
Fitness equipment giant Life Fitness has signed a deal to make Samsung Galaxy Watch devices
compatible with a full line of premium Life Fitness cardio equipment.
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12 Mar 2020
Google has revealed plans to acquire wearable company Fitbit in a deal worth US$2.1bn
(€1.88bn, £1.62bn).
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01 Nov 2019
Wearable tech giant Fitbit is partnering with FibriCheck, a health screening and monitoring app, to
allow users to monitor their heart rhythm for irregularities.
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03 Oct 2019
Tech giant Google has bought a bulk of intellectual property from watchmaker Fossil, pouring fuel on
rumours that it is working on a flagship smartwatch product.
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25 Jan 2019
The fitness sector could soon have a huge disruptor on its hands, if rumours of Google's plans prove
correct.
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21 Aug 2018
Wearable technology giant Fitbit has announced the global launch of its first smartwatch,
as it steps up its expansion beyond the activity tracker market.
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29 Aug 2017
Fitbit reported sales of US$505m for the first quarter of 2016 – a 50 per cent increase on
Q1 2015 – prompting the fitness tracking giant to raise profit guidance for the rest of the
year.
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06 May 2016
Having been named the biggest fitness trend of 2016 by the ACSM recently, wearable tech
is continuing to dominate proceedings at the annual CES technology show which is now
underway in Las Vegas.
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07 Jan 2016
Three quarters of online consumers are likely to purchase health and fitness technology in
the next 12 months, with a third of these expected to buy a smartwatch, according to new
research from the organisers of global consumer electronics and consumer technology
tradeshow CES.
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15 Dec 2015
VP and general manager EMEA for Fitbit, Gareth Jones, talks to Kath Hudson about motivating people through challenges and rewards
HCM issue 6 2015
Apple’s new smartwatch will not be the instant “silver bullet” to destroy health clubs as
some have predicted, rather it will be the subsequent refinement of the product which will
have the biggest impact, according to leading industry analyst Bryan O’Rourke.
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15 Mar 2015
Apple has finally unveiled its new smartwatch collection, which will range from US$349
(€324, £231) to US$17,000 (€15,800, £11,300) and is being hailed as a game-changer
for the wearable tech sector.
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10 Mar 2015
Stinky armpits in gyms could soon be a thing of the past if Google is able to bring its
latest patent to fruition.
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04 Mar 2015
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
Spivi is an immersive fitness gamification platform that helps gym operators to achieve better retention ...