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Peloton to ruin the secondhand market by charging a $95 ‘used equipment activation fee’
Peloton will now charge a $95 ‘used equipment activation fee’ to basically ruin the secondhand market. It doesn’t apply to refurbished models bought directly from the company.
Peloton’s pandemic-era fairy tale is officially over
Peloton is struggling, as it is laying off 15 percent of its workforce. The CEO is also stepping down.
Peloton expands its gamified exercise experience to treadmills
Peloton is continuing to gamify its hardware lineup with the launch of Lanebreak Tread, a software experience for its beleaguered line of treadmills. The software suite looks similar to pre-existing racing experiences for the company’s exercise bike line, and Lanebreak for Peloton cycles is a well-regarded bit of gamification, so the bona-fides are solid.
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.
Peloton finally gets approved repair for treadmill line after 90 injuries and one death
Two full years after being recalled and stripped from store shelves, Peloton’s beleaguered Tread+ treadmill has finally been issued an approved repair process from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The CPSC has approved the installation of a rear guard to prevent accidents.
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.
Samsung Galaxy Watch users can now view their heart rate on Peloton equipment
Peloton owners with a Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 or Galaxy Watch 4 can now monitor their heart rate on their exercise equipment. The update to the Peloton Wear OS app begins rolling out today.
Peloton will pay $19 million for not reporting fatal Tread+ safety issues immediately
Peloton is paying $19 million to settle claims it was too slow to report Tread+ safety problems that led to injuries.
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Peloton, Oura and other fitness apps roll out support for Google's Health Connect platform
Google and Samsung developed a platform that enables health and fitness apps to share data more easily. Peloton, Oura and others are now rolling out their integrations.
Peloton is cutting another 500 jobs in its fourth round of layoffs this year
The company has more than halved its headcount in 2022.
Peloton fitness gear will soon be available at Dick's Sporting Goods
You'll be able to buy Bike, Tread and Guide at more than 100 of the chain's brick-and-mortar stores.
Peloton Row is a smart rowing machine that costs $3,195
Peloton's belated entry into the rowing market is here.
The best fitness gear to upgrade your workout routine
You might be fitter, but your fitness equipment and tech are due for an upgrade. Here's what we recommend, from the best wearable tech to our favorite smart scale.
Peloton's connected Bike rentals are now available across 48 states
The news comes just as two co-founders leave the company.
Peloton is now selling its fitness gear on Amazon
The fitness company will no longer restrict sales to its website and showrooms.
Peloton may open its workout content to competing bikes and treadmills
Peloton may soon allow users of competing fitness equipment to stream its workouts to their bikes and treadmills.
