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US senators ask FTC to investigate Apple and Google over mobile tracking
They mentioned how the information could be used against people seeking abortions. - View
Period tracker app Flo developing 'anonymous mode' following Supreme Court ruling
The popular app has a history of alleged privacy violations. - View
Wearable arm muscles could help overcome upper body injuries
The exoskeleton can restore strength and endurance. - View
Fitbit's Sleep Profile feature offers upgraded tracking for Premium subscribers
It'll aggregate data for 10 metrics on a monthly basis to help improve your sleep. - View
Researchers made cyborg locusts that can smell cancer
The insects could differentiate between different types of cancerous cells. - View
Fitbit will fix frequent disconnections for Charge 5 owners
The activity tracker has had problems since at least January. - View
Spray-on plant coating could replace wasteful plastic food wrap
The coating is eco-friendly and better at fighting germs. - View
Senate considers ban on data brokers selling health and location info
Companies couldn't trade your data outside of limited cases. - View
The best smartwatches
Our guide to picking the right timepiece (and no, the Apple Watch isn’t your only option). - View
FDA clears Rune Labs to use the Apple Watch to monitor Parkinson's
Motion sensors built into the Apple Watch can track symptoms over time. - View
Scientists 3D-print a functional piece of a heart
The technology could help repair damaged hearts. - View
Shields Health Care hack may have exposed data for 2 million people
Notably, social security and patient ID numbers could have been exposed. - View
The best gifts for dad under $50
Useful tech gifts don't have to break the bank. - View
Apple's Fitness app no longer requires an Apple Watch
Now your iPhone will remind you to close your Move ring too. - View
watchOS 9 will include improved sleep tracking and medication reminders
Apple Watch will also show how long you appear to be in a state of atrial fibrillation. - View
The best fitness recovery gadgets
Treat your body post-workout with these helpful tools. - View
Garmin updates its mid-range running watch for the first time in three years
There's also the company's first solar-powered running watch. - View
CVS won’t fill prescriptions for controlled substances from two telehealth companies
It cited concerns with Cerebral and Done Health. - View
Meta’s ‘MyoSuite’ AI platform could help doctors develop better prosthetics
It could also help the company make more realistic metaverse models. - View
Peloton and iFit settle patent feud
The two have agreed to end all litigation between them. - View
Peloton teases its first connected rowing machine
But will the rower help Peloton overcome financial trouble? - View
Peloton's huge loss highlights how hard it'll be to turn things around
It's banking on subscriptions, cheaper hardware and cost reductions to help right the ship. - View
Amazon-owned PillPack will pay nearly $6 million over DOJ's insulin suit
The online pharmacy admitted to over-billing the government for insulin pens. - View
Noom is reportedly laying off up to a quarter of its wellness coaches
The controversial weight-loss app is shedding a number of staff members. - View
The Fiture mirror wants to improve your at-home workout form
The latest contender in connected fitness seems the most elegant. - View
BTS dance lessons are coming to Apple Fitness+
Learn the Korean band's actual choreography and Dynamite moves. - View
The lickable-TV guy created electric chopsticks to make food taste saltier
It could help people reduce their sodium intake. - View
Fitbit's Charge 5 tracker is on sale for $130 right now
That's only $10 more than its lowest price. - View
Peloton increases its subscription fees for the first time
It's cutting the prices of Bike, Bike+ and Tread hardware in a bid to lower the barrier to entry. - View
Apple Watch Series 8 could include a body temperature sensor
WatchOS 9 may also add an improved low-power mode, according to Bloomberg. - View
The TheraFace Pro gently punches your face to help you relax
It also offers LED, microcurrent and thermal therapies. - View
Researchers create bacteria that could protect your gut from antibiotics
The partner treatment promises to prevent diarrhea and other complications. - View
Fitbit will roll out a passive heart rhythm monitoring feature after getting FDA approval
Google asked the agency to review its algorithm last month. - View
The Peloton Guide wouldn’t let me skip a single push-up
The connected camera is a simple, but persistent, workout monitor. - View
What we bought: Peloton’s Lanebreak offered just the kick I needed to get back in the saddle
The gamified rides put a Guitar Hero-like spin on cycling. - View
Apple adds workouts for new parents to Fitness+
The company is adding seven videos in a series titled "Get back to fitness after having a baby." - View
Lung Association report suggests zero-emission vehicles could save 110,000 US lives
The American Lung Association has released a report on the benefits of zero-emission vehicles. - View
Google seeks FDA approval for Fitbit's passive heart rate monitoring tech
Google says its algorithm accurately spots undiagnosed AFib 98% of the time. - View
Meta Quest 2 fitness data will be available outside of VR
iPhone users can sync Oculus Move data with Apple Health. - View
AI discovery could advance the treatment of spinal cord injuries
The technology could eliminate scar tissue that prevents recovery. - View
Microsoft completes its $19.7 billion purchase of voice-tech company Nuance
It closed the deal following approval from UK regulators. - View
The best GPS running watches you can buy
There are options for every athlete, at every budget. - View
Fitbit recall confirms its Ionic smartwatch could overheat and burn you
The company received 118 reports of burn injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. - View
What we bought: Echelon's Connect Sport bike pairs well with Apple Fitness+
It’s an affordable way to get fit, with some caveats. - View
Apple's latest women's health study results focus on PCOS
Gathering data on menstrual health can help those suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome. - View
Peloton owners can now play a video game while they work out
Lanebreak is the company's new, gamified exercise routine. - View
FDA clears the first smartphone app to program insulin pump doses
Tandem Diabetes Care's iOS and Android app connects to the t:slim X2 insulin pump. - View
Engadget Podcast: The best of Samsung Unpacked and Nintendo Direct
Plus some news around Peloton, Microsoft and Steam. - View
Laid-off Peloton employees reportedly crash new CEO's introductory meeting
Peloton laid off 20 percent of its workforce. - View
Jabra's hearing enhancement earbuds will be available this month for $799
Find the Enhance Plus at select hearing care clinics starting February 25th.