NASCAR drivers have been officially allowed to use biometric devices to measure heart rate while driving for the first time this year, and have had mixed feelings using the devices. Devices eligible for use are certain models made by Garmin, Misfit, Polar, Samsung, TomTom and Jawbone. The wrist-worn devices may not transmit data or connect to the […]
A little extra cash can go a long way, and it would be nice if you could earn some extra money just for walking around. Misfit, the fashion forward smartwatch company, is partnering with Bitwalking to make that possible. The Bitwalking technology is designed to turn steps into a kind of digital currency or “W$.” […]
Smartwatches aren’t always the right look for a night out on the town. It can look out of place in the same outfit as a sports coat or gown. Misfit is trying to solve that clash and have old school chic meet new school technology. The new Misfit Phase Hybrid Smartwatch is attempting to merge the […]
This section of SportTechie, “Sports Tech Wire”, contains original press releases issued by various companies and industry organizations. The releases are reviewed by the SportTechie editorial staff to ensure relevancy to the sports technology industry. For information and access, send your name and email address to info@SportTechie.com Burlingame, California — Misfit, maker of wearable and smart home products, has […]
Speedo and Misfit have introduced a new version of their swimming based fitness tracker, the Speedo Shine 2 Swimmer’s Edition, a new activity, swim and sleep tracker. As the next generation of the Speedo Shine, it has the same properties as the original, along with new features. Users now have the ability to see progress […]
