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How fitness video games can help improve your mental well-being

Fitness games offer players the chance to keep active while they're having fun, which can have a host of short and long term mental health benefits.
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Amazon promises to refund some customers after axing Halo devices

Amazon will stop selling its Halo fitness bands and they'll stop working on August 1. As a result, the company has promised to refund some customers.
Apple's Health app.

Apple building an AI health coach for Apple Watch, report claims

Apple is developing an AI-powered health coach designed to offer personalized advice for improving exercise, diet, and sleep, a new report claims.
Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar displaying pace information.

4 simple pieces of tech that helped me run my first marathon

It's easy to overdo it when buying tech aimed at helping you in sports. I ran my first marathon last year, and I kept it simple with just a few pieces of tech.
Whoop 4.0 band alongside the Oura Ring.

Whoop 4.0 vs. Oura: Which screenless health tracker should you wear?

Which scree-less health and fitness tracker is best? I've been wearing the Oura Ring and Whoop 4.0 for a long period of time to find out.
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This mobile fitness game will turn your daily walk into an RPG

Run Legends is a unique mobile game that turns exercise into a walking-based RPG.
The Whoop 4.0 on a person's wrist.

Whoop 4.0 review: more whimper than whoop

The Whoop 4.0 isn't a smartwatch or a Fitbit; it's something quite different, right down to the way you pay to own it. Is it a better device for it?
Garmin Venu 2 Plus smartwatch with new ECG App

You can finally take ECGs and track AFib on a Garmin smartwatch

Garmin has just released a new ECG app that will allow you to record ECG with the Venu 2 Plus smartwatch.
Fitbit Charge 3.

You shouldn’t need an accountant to buy a new fitness tracker

Subscriptions are changing the way we buy health and fitness trackers, and they are forcing you to change the way you think about them too.
Research into the benefits of a silly walk.

Monty Python’s silly walk ideal for burning calories, research shows

More than half a century after first airing on the BBC, Monty Python’s famous silly-walk sketch has inspired a fitness-focused research study.
The Apple Watch Series 8 and Galaxy Watch 5.

Apple Health vs. Samsung Health? What I learned after using both

Apple and Samsung make the best smartwatches you can buy, but what about the apps that track your health? We compare Apple Health to Samsung Health.
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How to take an ECG with your Apple Watch and see irregular heart notifications

You can take ECG on your Apple Watch and also enable notifications for irregular heart rhythms. Here's how to set it all up.
The PuriCare AeroTower acts as a conversation piece in a room.

Turns out, sleep mode in smart fans isn’t just a gimmick

A lot of smart fans have a sleep mode. Turns out, it's not just a gimmicky feature -- it can actually help you sleep better.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, worn on a wrist.

I ditched my smartwatch for a fitness tracker, and I couldn’t be happier

I bought a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, and it's an incredible piece of tech. I'm also dropping it for a fitness tracker, and I think you should, too.
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Best Prime Day Fitbit Deals for October 2022

It's the last day of Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale, so here are the best Prime Day Fitbit deals to shop today. Don't miss these offers they'll be gone soon.
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Soundcore Liberty 4 review: These awesome earbuds just keep getting better

The Soundcore Liberty 4 merge some of Apple's best features with fitness tracking -- and a killer price -- for one of the best values in wireless earbuds.
Animals work out together in Fitment.

This Animal Crossing-inspired fitness app is making my workout routine cozier

Fitment takes inspiration from Animal Crossing to create a cozier fitness app built around micro-workouts.
Soundcore Liberty 4.

Soundcore’s latest earbuds steal some of Apple’s smartest features

Soundcore's Liberty 4 noise-canceling wireless earbuds cost $100 less than the AirPods Pro, but they have many similar features, including spatial audio.
The Fitbit Sense 2 in moss.

Fitbit Sense 2 review: A smart way to focus on fitness

The Fitbit Sense 2 is a smartwatch that features powerful sensors and software for advanced fitness and health tracking. Here's our review.
The Fitbit Inspire 3 on a rock.

Fitbit Inspire 3 review: my new favorite fitness tracker

The Fitbit Inspire 3 is an accurate, affordable, and exceedingly comfortable minimalist fitness tracker.
Lifestyle photo of the Fitbit Versa 4 and Fitbit Sense 2.

Fitbit Versa 4 vs. Fitbit Versa 3: What’s changed?

Should you upgrade your current tracker and invest in the Fitbit Versa 4? We've broken down the major differences between the Versa 3 and Versa 4. 
Gentler Streak app on an Apple Watch.

I found an app that shows Apple how to fix the Apple Watch

The Apple Watch is the best smartwatch you can buy, but it has one major problem. I found an app that helps fix it, and now it’s time for Apple to take note.
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How to set wake and sleep settings on Mac

Make your Mac work on your schedule. You can set wake and sleep settings on Mac or start up, shut down, or restart automatically at the same time each day.
Oura Ring generation 3.

Oura Ring gets serious about fitness, now syncs with Strava

Oura has announced a partnership with fitness social network Strava, and owners of the smart ring will soon be able to share data between both platforms.
A 23andme DNA kit.

Save 50% on this 23andMe DNA testing kit for Prime Day

Want to perform a DNA test at home? Check out this 23andMe Prime Day deal offering 50% off.
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Is HGTV’s Smart Home really that smart? We have different ideas

HGTV offers you a chance to win a smart home. If you missed out, you can still use our (better!) smart home device picks to create your intelligent oasis.
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Fitbit’s excellent sleep tracking is about to get even better

Fitbit has long offered sleep tracking, but with its new Sleep Profiles feature, it's getting even better.
App menu on the Apple Watch Series 7.

The FDA just approved an Apple Watch app to track Parkinson’s disease

The Apple Watch is already one of the best health wearables on the market. Now, it's being turned into a tool for tracking Parkinson's.
The Future personal training app on a smartphone and Apple Watch.

Get one-on-one personal training with the Future Fitness app

Future is a mobile app that delivers one-on-one training and custom workout sessions right to your smartphone for a fraction of the cost of a personal trainer.
Wegym Rally X Smart HomeGym Equipment

WeGym Rally X review: Adding smarts to resistance bands

WeGym's Rally X add smarts to training with resistance bands and an accompanying app to track progress. Are smart resistance bands worth it? Read our review.
The Wyze Scale X placed on a tile floor.

Measure 13 unique biometrics with the new Wyze Scale X

The Wyze Scale X can track more than a dozen biometrics and is now available for $34
The Withings ScanWatch Horizon sits on a wooden surface.

Withings ScanWatch Horizon stuns with elegant simplicity

The $499 Horizon smartwatch is an analog beauty pared down to the essentials.
Apple Fitness+ on Apple TV.

Apple Fitness+ makes Apple TV an even better buy

If you have an Apple Watch, you can get even more out of your Apple TV in terms of working out and getting fit.
Garmin Vivosmart 5 worn on a man's wrist, showing the time.

Garmin Vivosmart 5 review: Aces the software, fails design

The design of the Garmin Vivosmart 5 won't make you look twice, but don't ignore it just yet, because the software really saves this fitness tracker.