I’ve said it before, and it bears repeating – not all smartwatches are created equal. By that, I mean that while many have similar functionality, they tend to have differentiated purposes, or use cases. For instance, if you want to have something that gives you precise tracking for your workouts, you’d probably look at something like the Amazfit we recently reviewed. On the other hand, if you want something more for day-to-day, you might be thinking about an Apple Watch or something with WearOS. If battery life is the most important to you, though, I’d suggest you give some consideration to the Fossil Collider Hybrid Smartwatch HR.
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In Review: AmazFit T-Rex Pro
If you recall, we brought you word of the new AmazFit T-Rex Pro last month (seen here), particularly notable for it’s sponsorship and association with the Spartan Race. While I’m not planning to take on one of those endurance-style races, I do like knowing how I’m doing in my morning jogs. So, that’s where we put the AmazFit T-Rex Pro to the test.
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Go MilSpec in your workout with the Amazfit T-Rex Pro
Over on WWR, we’re used to seeing brands strike up partnerships with other companies or events for any number of reasons. When it comes to the smartwatch, or more specifically fitness watches, that doesn’t happen nearly as much. However, a new release – the Amazfit T-Rex Pro – has become an official partner of Spartan Race US.
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Just released: The Polar Inspire 2 and Vantage M2
When it comes to fitness watches, I’ve made no secrets about the stuff from Polar being among my favorite. I mean, their stuff just works and gets the job done without you getting in the way. Today, they just announced two new versions of watches I’ve reviewed before – the Polar Ignite and Polar Vantage M.
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Introducing the Polar Verity Sense
When it comes to tracking your fitness, there’s no doubt that a heart rate monitor has become an important piece of technology. There are plenty of watches that now offer this sensor (such as my trusty Polar Vantage M), but if you wanted to add a HR sensor to your existing kit, you were limited to a chest strap – that is, until the Polar Verity Sense was released last month.
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In Review: Alpina AlpinerX Alive
In my mind, it was not all that long ago that I reviewed the first version of the Alpina AlpinerX – but it was. Just about 2.5 years ago, to be precise. In the watch world that doesn’t necessarily mean a long lapse of time, but in the tech and gadget world, that’s a much different story. Given that, we were quite happy to have a look at a loaner of the latest Alpina AlpinerX Alive.
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KrowdFit promises not to sell your data
Earlier today, we published an article that was talking about a new app that gave you a chance at cash prizes in exchange for your health and wellness data. I’m still not convinced it’s an app I would use, but we have an update that’s a solid win for users of the application.
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Trade your health and wellness data for a chance at cash with KrowdFit
There are all manner of health and wellness apps out there. As a matter fact, you probably have one or another of them – if nothing other than the default ones that come with your smartphone (Google Fit or Apple Health). Well, if you don’t mind sharing all that you’re logging, KrowdFit is another app that can give you a chance at some cash.
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Now Funding: The Newton-Rider helmet
We’ve seen a few different bicycle helmets hit the crowd-funding pages, and while I’m always intrigued, I’m also a bit wary. Buying a watch or a gadget, that’s one thing. But trusting your safety to some random company asking for your money on the internet? Well, that does give me some pause. Fortunately, for this new Newton-Rider helmet, it looks like they’ve passed some crashworthiness tests.
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Got some gear and need to smarten it up?
Yesterday, we talked about an app that would help you get connected into classes for some community-driven sweat sessions. What if, on the other hand, you’ve got some gear and the like at home, and want stare at a big screen and not your phone? That’s where the STUDIO comes in.
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