Wearable market mayhem: Apple closes in on FitBit, while Xiaomi hunts down Apple
FitBit remains top of the wearables market with 22 percent market share, but Apple is quickly catching up with 18 percent, despite the price discrepancy.Â
Exercise for a cause with Fitbit’s FitForGood
Until November 20, you can take part in FitForGood, described as "a charitable platform inviting Fitbit fans to get fit for a good cause."
NFL star Tony Gonzalez becomes your personal trainer with the FitStar app
FitStar Personal Trainer is a personalized fitness app, and it's now available on Android.
Thermos’ Smart Lid water bottle tells you when to hit the water cooler for a refill
Thermos now has a connected hydration bottle. It links to the Smart Lid app, keeps track of how much you drink, and links to Fitbit.
Syncing an infected Fitbit could be a security risk, says analyst, but Fitbit’s not worried
A security researcher has published findings suggesting malicious code could be placed on a Fitbit tracker in seconds, and lead to a virus being installed on a synced computer. Fitbit has issued a statement saying the hack is not possible.
Fitbit teams up with Target to get employees moving, thanks to HIPAA compliance
Fitbit wants to make a jump into the corporate work now that it's received HIPAA compliance to view employee's health information.
What becomes of the Misfits and FitBits of the world after the Apple Watch? Apps.
Are hardware manufacturers already planning for a life after fitness trackers? Yes, and it looks like an app.
Jawbone hits Fitbit with third lawsuit in two months
Jawbone has just filed its third legal complaint in two months against rival Fitbit. The latest one follows an earlier accusation of patent infringement, and demands that an import ban be imposed on parts used to make Fitbit devices.
New ‘FitBit for cows’ tracks livestock health, lets farmers know when cows are sick
Quantified Ag took tech you'd find in a FitBit and put it in a wearable for cows. Movement and body temp tells ranchers which cows are getting sick.
Jawbone strikes out at Fitbit with second lawsuit, and pushes for future import ban
This is surely the last thing Fitbit needs right now. Just as the fitness-band firm preps for its imminent IPO, rival Jawbone has hit it with another lawsuit – the second in two weeks.
Fitbit trackers prove the most popular, but the Apple Watch also appeals
A new consumer survey reveals just how many of us are wearing fitness trackers, the brands that we prefer, and how habits might change with the launch of the Apple Watch as an alternative.
HTC’s lead designer heads to healthier pastures as Jonah Becker lands at Fitbit
Former HTC lead designer Jonah Becker will now work at Fitbit as the company's vice president of industrial design.
Soon your Fitbits will talk with each other and track your cycling sessions
An update to Fitbit's tracking bands will add multi-device support and cycling session tracking.
Unsightly rash? Stop wearing your Fitbit, the company says
Fitbit users are getting rashes yet again from the company's latest fitness bands. Fitbit advises taking a break from wearing the device and cleaning it.
Will smartwatch supremacy mean the race is over for fitness bands?
Fitness bands have lead the charge on getting ordinary people to strap technology to their bodies, but as smartwatches take off, is there room for them to stick around?
Not a gym rat? Fitness wearables may not benefit you at all
Fitbit ads show a bunch of fit people working out … and according to studies, that may be accurate. For the vast majority of unfit people, wearables don’t yet exist outside news reports and those aforementioned ads.
Like kale, letting the FDA regulate wearables is bitter, but it’s good for you
FDA regulation may slow down the gadget train, but it’s a small price to pay for knowing that devices meant to help us won’t accidentally harm us.
Is Google Glass on the brink of going mainstream, or the brink of failure?
It’s been more than two years since Google unleashed its vision for a wearable future, and it’s clear to see that few of us are ready to join the Glass masses.
Slick features, universal compatibility give the Microsoft Band a fighting chance
While other fitness bands are fighting to be the cheapest, Microsoft wants to conquer the top of the market with a band that has unique features, works with any platform, and yes, costs more.
As it turns out, making wearables wearable is harder than it seems
As tech companies pack more and more sensors and features into smartwatches and fitness band, wearability sometimes goes out the window. But isn’t that the entire point?
Wearables don’t just let us compete with strangers, they let us peep on them too
Wearable fitness trackers let us learn from the masses and compete with them, but they also hold worrying implications for our own personal data. Who else is looking at your data besides you?
Report: Fitbit preps the Surge, a $250 fitness smartwatch
Ideal for anyone that wants to track their cardio workouts, Fitbit will soon launch a new wearable that's specifically targeted at runners and includes GPS tracking as well as heart rate monitoring technology.
Fitbit decides to ignore Apple’s HealthKit for now, promises to think about it in the future
Fitness company Fitbit has said it has no current plans to integrate its own apps and wearables with Apple's new HealthKit, which was introduced with iOS 8. Things could change in the future though, and the firm is listening to feedback from its users.
This is the REAL problem with wearable gadgets
People are becoming emotionally connected to their devices, yet most are just collecting “data clutter,” argued one designer at the Design of Things conference in San Francisco. That approach is what led to Google Glass, an object more about data than experience.
Fitbit app comes to Windows Phone 8.1
Fitbit's app for Windows Phone 8.1 has landed, bringing users of Microsoft's mobile platform all the features of the iOS and Android equivalents. Extras include Live Tile support, offering users fast access to their fitness data.
Fitbit is bringing fitness tracking to Windows Phone
If Microsoft is going to make headway against Android and iOS, it's going to need a few more developments like this — Fitbit has announced that it's working on Windows Phone support for its devices.
Employee wellness programs now one of Fitbit’s fastest growing areas
A new report highlights corporate use as one of the fastest-growing and most lucrative areas for fitness tracking companies like Fibit: are you ready to let your employer track your health?
Fitbit faces class-action suit over skin irritation issue with Force fitness tracker
Fitbit has been hit with a lawsuit over the skin rash issue related to its Force fitness tracker. The company has had around 10,000 reports from users complaining of irritation or blistered skin possibly caused by the device.
Fitbit Force skin irritation affects nearly 10,000 users, new recall notice issued
With continuing reports from Fitbit Force users of skin irritation apparently caused by the fitness tracker, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of the device and suspended sales.
Netflix’s new hack pauses video and bookmarks your spot when you drift off to sleep
The collaboration with Fitbit will monitor users' vitals and determine when they fall asleep, wirelessly notifying Netflix to pause and bookmark the spot.
Fitbit issues recall of Force fitness band due to skin irritation
Possibly cause for alarm if you purchased a Fitbit Force wristband in the past few months, Fitbit has pulled the fitness tracker from store shelves and is offering a full refund to all owners.
Fitbit Force: Company apologizes to users experiencing skin reactions, offers refund
Following complaints of skin rashes from some Fitbit Force users, the company has apologized and offered a full refund to those affected. Fitbit has suggested it may be the result of an allergic reaction to nickel, which is used in the wristband.
Caller ID will launch on the Fitbit Force during February
Ideal for anyone that currently owns both the Fitbit Force and an iPhone 4S or higher, Fitbit will soon add a caller ID feature to the fitness band that will display the name of the person that's calling you.
Using data to measure heartbreak is a beautiful bummer
Some people experience breakups and take solace in ice cream tubs and Netflix ... others use data-sets to analyze their post-heartache habits.
Report: Fitbit Force activity tracker offers digital watch, altimeter
Potentially a useful upgrade to consumers that utilize the Fitbit Flex, the Fitbit Force is a new, unannounced fitness tracking wristband that brings over a couple upgrades from the Fitbit One design.
Withings launches Pulse fitness gadget to compete with Fitbit, Nike
Entering an already crowded market for fitness gadgets that track user activity during the day, Withings is hoping that consumers will want to check their heart rate with the Withings Pulse.
Fitbit announces Flex fitness band with automatic syncing
Perfect for Fitbit users that forget to wear their tracking device each day, the Fitbit Flex can stay wrapped around the wrist all day and night.
Fitbit One versus Fitbit Zip: Is the One worth an extra $40?
Just in time for the holiday and new year resolutions, the Fitbit One has begun shipping. Here's what's new about the One versus its budget Zip edition.