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The best smart scales for 2024
Smart scales can make it easier for you to keep track of your weight and overall health over time. These are our favorite smart scales on the market right now.
Fitness app Strava finally lets users message each other
Strava app users can now send other profiles messages in either direct one-on-one chats or in groups.
Polar's Vantage V3 fitness watch is a big upgrade that costs $600
Polar's new iteration of the Vantage watch, the Polar Vantage 3, is available for pre-order for $600.
The Zwift Hub One trainer offers virtual shifting and broader bike compatibility
The new Zwift Hub One offers virtual shifting and more bike compatibility in a single bike trainer package for $599. Existing Hub users can upgrade with the Zwift Cog and Click controller for $60.
Fitbit's $160 Charge 6 fitness tracker brings back the physical side button
Fitbit has launched the new Charge 6 fitness tracker for $160. The new fitness tracker will integrate more Google Apps and smart integration.
Fitbit's radically redesigned app is ready for public consumption
Google just released a comprehensive refresh to the FitBit app that’s rolling out now. The redesign places an emphasis on simplicity, personalization and increased motivation to exercise.
Garmin’s new Venu 3 smartwatch knows when you’ve been napping
Garmin launches Venu 3 watch with nap a host of new health and fitness features. The smartwatch debuts two years after its predecessor, the Venu 2.
Zwift launches dedicated game controllers for its bike-based fitness platform
The Zwift virtual cycling platform is getting a dedicated first-party game controller to simplify and improve the user experience. The Zwift Play controller attaches to the handlebars and provides a full suite of input options, with a directional pad, programmable analog buttons and a paddle on the back of each handle for braking and steering. The device attaches via silicone straps and integrates with most drop handlebar designs.
Peloton's revamped fitness app restricts most equipment workouts to new, more expensive tier
As of today, the software offers three different standalone subscription tiers.
Nike and Strava partner up for curated workouts and original content
Nike and connected fitness subscription platform Strava are partnering up to simplify the act of transferring activity data from one service to the other. In the past, it was fairly complicated to send Nike+ data to the Strava platform. Additionally, Nike will make original content available on Strava.
Peloton recalls 2.2 million Bikes over safety issues
A recall has been issued for 2.2 million Peloton Bikes sold in the US because of an issue with the seat post.
Zozofit's capture suit takes the guesswork out of body measuring
Zozofit's mocap suit offers a faster way to measure your vital statistics to help keep you on a fitness journey.
Amazon will shut down its Halo health service on July 31st
In an email the company sent to customers on Wednesday, it said it would stop supporting all Halo devices under the health brand on July 31st, 2023.
Apple is reportedly developing an AI health coach for Apple Watch
Apple is said to be working on an AI-powered health coach for Apple Watch users.
Strava finally gets Spotify controls
The partnership removes the need to switch between apps.
Fitbit challenges, adventures and open groups join the Google graveyard today
In February, Fitbit announced it would sunset open groups, adventures and challenges on March 27th. That day has arrived.
Garmin unveils its first dedicated running watches with AMOLED displays
Garmin announced two new GPS running smartwatches with AMOLED displays today: the Forerunner 965 and 265 series. The new watches provide “advanced training metrics” for runners and health stats like heart-rate variability (HRV), overall sleep quality and training load.
Polar is bringing its fitness tracking tech to rival watches
Polar is now offering its fitness tracking tech on competitors' watches.
Meta now owns VR fitness company Within
Meta has completed its buyout of VR fitness developer Within just as it's shutting down its signature app, Supernatural.
Wearable ultrasound patch could offer real-time heart scans on the go
A wearable ultrasound patch could offer real-time pictures of your heart — even while you're working out.
