Digital Trends Live: COVID-19 impact, Doom and Animal Crossing arrive, and more
On this Digital Trends Live, we detail the top tech stories, including the games Doom Eternal and Animal Crossing, Instagram’s disappearing messages, and more.
Peloton won’t sell or deliver treadmills as part of social distancing efforts
The popular fitness company Peloton is suspending sales of its Tread treadmills, as delivering them to customers' homes poses a risk of spreading coronavirus
The Fitbit Charge 4 has leaked online and it’s almost identical to the Charge 3
The Fitbit Charge 4 has leaked online, and it looks similar to the Fitbit Charge 3. The device has a revamped watch face, and may have an always-on display.
Digital Trends Live: More PS5 specs, Steam’s Game Festival, COVID-19 updates
On this episode of Digital Trends Live we talk the biggest stories in tech, including more PS5 specs, Steam’s Game Festival, SpaceX and NASA team up, and more.
Cheap Treadmills: Bring an iFit Trainer into your home for only $319
The Weslo Crosswalk 5.2t and NordicTrack C 700 treadmills are the closest you can get at a low price to having a personal trainer while self-isolating.
Digital Trends Live: Tesla Model Y, TikTok vs. ‘ugly’ people, PlayStation 5
On this Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler discusses the biggest tech stories, including coronavirus updates, Tesla delivers the Model Y and PlayStation 5 news.
In the time of the coronavirus, a home gym offers the safest workout
Gyms are prime candidates for strict closures. Considering how people use machines, showers, and other public spaces, it's worth looking into a home gym.
Digital Trends Live: COVID updates, Xbox Series X details, Steam’s record
On this Digital Trends Live we discuss the top tech stories, including the latest on COVID-19, more on the Xbox Series X, and Steam smashes its user record.
Spring fitness deals at Best Buy on NordicTrack, Proform, HyperIce, and more
Best Buy lined up deals on home gym fitness equipment and recovery tech for spring.
REI Outlet Sale: Up to 60% off Fitbit Versa, GoPro Hero 8, and more
Woohoo! It's time for another REI Outlet Sale. From March 13 through March 19, big-ticket items like the Fitbit Versa and GoPro Hero 8 are in the discount bin.
Digital Trends Live: Coronavirus, Ring Video Doorbell 3, Blue Origin peek
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories of the day, including the continued dramatic fallout of coronavirus cancellations, and more.
If you think you have the coronavirus, don’t go to the doctor. Call one
There are many benefits to telemedicine, doing a virtual visit with your doctor when you're sick, especially during a potential outbreak, like the coronavirus.
Life Fitness adds Samsung Galaxy Watch integration to cardio workout machines
Life Fitness has announced Samsung Galaxy Watch integration with its cardio machines, allowing users to share data between their watch and machines with a tap.
Digital Trends Live: Coronavirus cancellations, TCL concept phones, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest stories in tech, including more coronavirus fallout and Facebook removes Trump reelection ads.
SXSW 2020’s fate uncertain after Twitter, Facebook pull out amid coronavirus fears
Both Facebook and Twitter have cancelled appearances at SXSW 2020, and it's likely only the first couple companies to do so over coronavirus fears.
Digital Trends Live: Coronavirus’s continued fallout, and more
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories, including the continued effects of the coronavirus, New Zealand Air’s sleep pods, and more.
As coronavirus spreads, is it safe to buy products shipped from China?
There is no way the coronavirus could be active long enough on a surface for it to become contagious through the touching of a package or a product from China.
Thanks to the Apple Watch, time may be up for this silent killer
Apple wants to know if its Apple Watch can reduce the risk of stroke by detecting early signs of AFib through a new stroke study with Johnson & Johnson.
NordicTrack X32i Treadmill Review: Immersive workouts in your home gym
The NordicTrack X32i is more than just a treadmill. Its trainer-led workouts from around the world will transform how you exercise in ways you least expect.
The latest weapon in the fight against Alzheimer’s? Flickering lights
Alzheimer's is an incurable disease that affects an estimated 5.5 million people in the United States alone. Could pulsed light be the answer for treating it?
Dyson patent combines headphones with a personal air purifier
Dyson wants to patent a new technology that combines the look of over-the-ear headphones with a built-in air purifier. The company’s goal is to fight off the adverse effects of air pollution in cities.
The best blood pressure monitors
If you're concerned about your blood pressure, our list of home blood pressure monitors offers you peace of mind. With reliable results and a variety of price points, you'll find the right one for you on this list.
Wild new ‘Trojan horse’ nanoparticle clears your arteries by gobbling up plaque
A hungry nanoparticle that eats away at your insides sounds like a nightmare straight out of a Michael Crichton novel. In fact, it could be a future defense against heart attacks, strokes, and potentially other fatal diseases -- as strange as that might initially sound.
Microsoft wants to use A.I. to make health care better for everyone
Microsoft is bringing artificial intelligence into the health care world with the launch of a new program that aims to improve the health of people and communities around the globe. A.I. for Health will focus on advancing medical research, reducing health inequality, and compiling global health insights.
Meet the robot helping doctors treat coronavirus patients
There have been five confirmed cases of the quickly spreading coronavirus in the U.S. Since the coronavirus can transmit from person to person, doctors at a hospital in Washington treating one of the patients have taken extra caution to protect themselves by using a robot.
The best heart rate monitors
Looking for the best way to monitor your heart rate for the new year? Steps used to be the way fitness trackers assessed their health goals, but it’s all about the heart rate now. This list includes reliable, informative monitors for a variety of health activities designed to fit every budget and style.
Bisu Body Coach can tell if you’re at risk of a gout attack by analyzing urine
The Bisu Body Coach is a home test kit that analyzes your urine for nutrition, pH levels, uric acid, and many other relevant data points. It can warn you of an impending attack of gout and make suggestions for improving your diet. The Bisu Body Coach should be available in Q4 of 2020.
Wahoo Kickr BIKE: Become a cyclist from your living room
Wahoo is pushing the fitness industry to new heights with the Kickr BIKE. Taking indoor cycling to a level of immersion that will make you wonder if you ever need to ride outside again. The Kickr BIKE will impress anyone looking to stay fit while indoors.
Digital Trends Live: More Galaxy S20 leaks, Ring defends security, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Dan Gaul break down the biggest-trending topics in tech, including the latest Galaxy S20 leaks, Ring's defense of its security procedures, instantaneous A.I. weather forecasts, NASA’s all-woman spacewalk, and more.
Personalized beauty tech will shake the very foundation of the skincare industry
At CES 2020, traditional makeup and beauty brands were right at home on the show floor. Long-established beauty brands now have to be able to customize products for every individual's skin, which requires high-tech tools, easy-to-use apps, and a treasure trove of data, all on display at CES.
Scientists want human trials for gene therapy that could help battle addiction
Could a form of gene therapy be useful in helping treat cocaine addiction, a form of addiction that proves highly resistant to alternative approaches, such as medical treatment and psychotherapy? That’s what researchers from the world-famous Mayo Clinic are hoping to prove.
You can get free AirPods when you buy a NordicTrack exercise machine
Ready to get fit in 2020? Chicago-based retailer Abt Electronics is running a limited-time promotion that bundles the AirPods 2 with select exercise machines from both NordicTrack and ProForm. But act fast: This deal is only while supplies last.
The best health gadgets of CES 2020 combat dyslexia, sleep apnea, and more
Technology can be a powerful tool for change, and in the right hands it can boost human health, help us cope with pain, and find new ways to treat old ailments. We've gathered some of the best health gadgets we've seen so far at CES 2020 in this roundup that deal with such conditions as dyslexia and sleep apnea.
Test riding Manta5: The unholy offspring of a boat, an airplane, and an e-bike
I took a break from the madness of the CES 2020 showfloor to test ride the Hydrofoiler XE-1: a hydrofoil ebike from New Zealand upstart Manta5. It was exactly as fun as it sounds.