Fitbit’s trackers may not provide the most accurate calorie counts, but a new study shows they’re on their A-game for a different metric when users are fast asleep. Wrist-worn devices such as fitness bands and smartwatches can determine sleep stages — from wake and light to deep and REM — “with a reasonable degree of […]
A new study of seven major fitness trackers finds that calorie counts are often wildly inaccurate. Researchers at Stanford University launched a study of 60 volunteers sporting Apple Watch, Basis Peak, Fitbit Surge, Microsoft Band, Mio Alpha 2, PulseOn and the Samsung Gear S2. Six of the devices measured heart rate accurately — with an […]
Polar is introducing a wristband that will allow the wearer to track heart rate and and sleep patterns in a new way. The Polar A370 will combine 24/7 continuous wrist-based heart rate with Polar Sleep Plus analytics to give wearers a complete view of their fitness based off activity, rest and recovery. The watch is […]
Runners all around the world are faced with a common problem when bringing their cell phones out on a run. The vast majority of phone armbands require runners to insert their phones into a pocket and zip it up to keep it from moving and also protect it from the elements, such as rain. It […]
For the first time, Euroleague Basketball experimented with using in-game tracking technology to gain data from players and referees during the 13 Euroleague Basketball ADIDAS NEXT GENERATION TOURNAMENT finals games in Istanbul, Turkey. The games took place Thursday through Sunday and featured the WIMU PRO from RealTrack Systems. In order to collect accurate information, players wore small […]
