Wearable Technology
Latest about wearable technology
How to Clean Your Fitness Tracker
By Rachael Rettner published
You may wear your fitness tracker so often you never miss a step, but all that activity may cause your tracker to get dirty, sweaty or smelly.
Fitbit One: Fitness Tracker Review
By Rachael Rettner published
The Fitbit One is a lightweight fitness tracker that tracks steps, distance walked, calories burned, floors climbed and sleep. Here's what I found after testing the device.
Jawbone UP24: Fitness Tracker Review
By Bahar Gholipour published
The Jawbone UP24 is a fitness tracker that tracks steps, distance walked, calories burned, and sleep patterns. Here's what I found after wearing the device for a week.
Walking Can Recharge the Spirit, But What About Our Phones?
By Valerie Thompson, Technology Policy Fellow National Science Foundation published
Wearable generators can supply portable, clean energy for powering our mobile devices.
Fitness Trackers Could Boost Kids' Health, But Face Challenges, Experts Say
By Tia Ghose published
The trend of using fitness trackers for children is blossoming, but so far, enthusiasm has outstripped actual data on the most effective way to use them.
Polar Loop: Fitness Tracker Review
By Jeanna Bryner published
I wore the Polar Loop fitness tracker for more than a week, running, swimming, working out on an elliptical machine and exercising with kettlebells, to test out its mojo. Here's what I found.
Fit Fido? New Activity Tracker Designed for Dogs
By Rachael Rettner published
Wearable technology has gone to the dogs: a soon-to-be-released device will allow owners to keep tabs on their dog's activity, rest and even heart rate.
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