Wearables are electronic devices that are worn on the body as accessories to analyze physiological data. Most common in the sport and fitness industries, wearables are used to analyze fitness or sport-specific movements. Recent technological advancements and the creation of multi-purpose products have expanded the use of wearables outside of the sports industry and into […]
For all the good that tablets and mobile devices do for children, they also have downsides. Apps, movies and TV shows aplenty means they’re less likely to go out and be active. Becoming accustomed to a sedentary lifestyle at an early age only builds bad habits. To find a happy-medium between screen time and play […]
You’re going out for a run to train for that upcoming marathon, and you don’t want to carry anything that will slow you down, including your wallet. But you do want that post-run breakfast burrito and coffee. Garmin has a solution for you — the vívoactive 3, the first of its sport smartwatches to offer […]
ChaseWind, a smart sports and healthcare device design company, has developed cycling smart glasses — a pair of sunglasses that provide a HUD interface, health management software, video streaming and cloud services. The glasses include multiple features, including call and message notifications from a user’s phone, GPS navigation and the ability to take photos and […]
In June, TomTom’s CEO spoke of shifting the company’s focus away from the sports wearables market. However, with the launch of TomTom’s Fitness Age, Fitness Points and Personalised Workouts for their sports watches, TomTom is remaining in the game. “We’ve been working for 18 months on this project and our heart is really in it,” […]
