Zone 5 Ventures wants to make it easier for companies to access sports data
Sports technology is ripe for innovation but many ideas don't make it past the drawing board. Zone 5 Ventures wants to change all that with a customizable, cloud-based platform for importing and analyzing sports data that makes it easy for a company to connect fitness data to a custom app or web experience.
Bowflex’s fall sale saves you up to $450 on all kinds of home gym equipment
Summer might be over but it's never too early to prepare for next year's beach season. Bowflex just cut prices on several home gym setups, while offering discounts of up to $450 and free shipping on nearly a dozen products by using a special promo code. Don't wait: the sale ends October 14.
Fathom Pro uses the power of A.I. so you can run longer, recover quicker
Fathom Pro is more than just a simple recovery tool with a list of generic exercises. The recovery system uses highly sensitive motion capture sensors and artificial intelligence to recommend the best strengthening and recovery strategy just for you.
Amazon slashes $50 off the T3 Cura Luxe hair dryer for stunning blowouts
Say farewell to frizz and add volume to your beauty routine with the T3 Cura Luxe hairdryer. On sale for over $50 off at Amazon, your hair folicles and your finances are sure to thank you.
Need AirPods alternatives? Amazon and Best Buy discount these wireless earbuds
If you're keen on looking for cost-saving AirPod alternatives that won't fall of your ears during an intense workout, we found deals on Plantronics' BackBeat FIT 3100 and JLab Audio's Epic Air Sport on Amazon and Best Buy that are even more affordable with up to $70 in discounts.
The best water flossers and Waterpiks, according to dentists
Often referred to as Waterpics, oral irrigators are a great alternative for people who avoid flossing. They work to help your oral hygiene by directing a concentrated stream of water onto your teeth and gums and breaking up the biofilm that harbors bacteria. Here are the best water flossers out there.
Coros Apex is light in weight, long on battery life, but misses on features
Coros may be a newcomer to the GPS watch market, but the company is making a name for itself with its incredible battery life. Power savings is only part of the equation, a good fitness watch also has to track performance. We tested the Apex to see how it stacks up to the current crop of GPS watches.
Here are the best tech gifts you can snag for $100 or less
Looking for a great gift for the techie in your life, but don't want to spend a fortune? A Benjamin goes further than you might think. We've scoured the world for the best tech gifts under $100, so whether you're looking for speakers or drones, you won't have to break the bank.
The FDA launches criminal probe into vaping-related illnesses and deaths
The FDA has started a criminal probe into vaping-related illnesses and deaths. The investigation is reportedly focusing on the supply chain of e-cigarette products. The number of confirmed cases of vaping-related illnesses has also increased significantly, from 380 to 530.
The Karmic Oslo looks like an eibike Apple would design and build
Just launched on Kickstarter, the Karmic Oslo is an ebike/scooter hybrid that features very distinctive design elements that make it look like something Apple would build. The bike features a 250-watt motor, a 480 watt-hour battery, a range of 20 miles, integrated headlights and taillights, and other tech components.
LifeFuels launches its unconventional, long-awaited smart nutrition bottle
Virginia-based startup LifeFuels has been tinkering for five years with a smart water bottle that injects ordinary water with flavors and much-needed nutrients. Now, the long-awaited $180 product is officially available, complete with an app that tracks hydration and more.
Tiny bubbles in your body could be better at fighting cancer than chemotherapy
New research suggests that tiny bubbles that already exist in our body might potentially be used to treat cancer — and work better than chemotherapy. Masamitsu Kanada of Michigan State University has improved a therapeutic approach to delivering genes, which could be a more effective way to fight cancer.
Ring Fit Adventure lets you break a sweat with Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch is getting a new experience designed to help you stay in shape. Ring Fit Adventure uses your body's movement to move through a world and defeat dangerous enemies. It makes use of the Joy-Con controllers for special ring and leg strap accessories, and is appropriate for all fitness levels.
LifePod believes smart home tech can help facilitate the challenges of eldercare
Boston-based startup LifePod is digging deep into the eldercare market, partnering up with the American Heart Association for a heart failure study to help seniors take better care for themselves and monitor their own health via smart home technology.
‘We’re screwed:’ Vaping industry panics after Trump ban on flavored e-cigarettes
The vape industry will spend the near future figuring out a path forward following Trump's surprise announcement Wednesday. Popular vape YouTuber and vape shop owner Jai Haze is one of those that isn't sure what that path might be just yet. He's even more worried about people returning to smoking.
Digital Trends Live: Apple event wrap-up, robot surgeons, and flying cars
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Nick Mokey discuss the biggest trending stories in tech, including a recap of Apple’s September event, a KFC Colonel Sanders dating sim, a robot surgeon performs long-distance surgery, Chinese flying cars, and more.
Sixth person dies from mystery vaping-related lung illness
Authorities in Kansas have confirmed another death caused by a mystery vaping-related lung disease, making it the sixth vaping death so far in the U.S. Other deaths have been confirmed in California, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and Oregon.
Withings Move ECG hybrid smartwatch makes its European debut
Earlier this year, Withings unveiled the Move ECG, a hybrid smartwatch with a built-in ECG unit. Now, it's ready to release the watch to the world, starting first in Europe. It plays a dual role -- as both a classic timepiece and fitness tracker -- and will cost 130 British pounds or euros ($143 U.S.).
Polar’s Ignite fitness watch puts a fire into workouts, sparks your recovery
Polar puts a fire into your workouts and ramps up your recovery with its new Ignite fitness watch. Designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, Polar's latest smartwatch offers advanced sleep metrics, personalized training plans, and relaxation tips to help you reach your fitness goals.
Garmin’s latest smartwatches track how you breath and how much you sweat
Garmin's fitness-focused smartwatches are bigger and better than ever. Not only did the company add new metrics for breathing and hydration to its Vivomove and Vivoactive series watches, but it also unveiled the new AMOLED Venu, and the superhero-inspired Captain Marvel and Captain America watches.
Michigan is the first state in the U.S. to ban flavored ecigarettes
Michigan is the first state to ban flavored ecigarettes, amid rising health concerns for vaping and underage use. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered the ban in response to increased vaping in youth. The prohibition will apply to flavored vape products both online and in stores.
The North Face’s groundbreaking new Futurelight gear arrives October 1
The North Face's line of new products featuring the company's groundbreaking new fabric Futurelight will begin hitting stores on October 1. The material is said to offer unprecedented performance in terms of breathability and protection from the elements, and will be used in Summit, Steep and Flight products.
Digital Trends Live: Apple event rumors, Volocopter 2X makes history, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we dive into the biggest trending tech topics of the day, including rumors around the upcoming Apple event, Facebook unlikes “like,” Volocopter 2X makes history, MIT’s snake robot will crawl through your brain, and much more.
The Polar Ignite watch rekindled my fitness efforts and then doused them again
The Polar Ignite boasts heart rate tracking, built-in GPS, and in-depth activity and sleep tracking all wrapped up in an understated package, but it has a lot of competition. I tried it out for a week or so to see how accurate it is and to try and get some motivation, but the goals proved tough to meet.
Digital Trends Live: Fitbit’s Versa 2, Facebook promises transparency, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we talk the trending tech topics of the day, including Fitbit’s Versa 2 upgrade, Microsoft may debut a dual-screen Surface, Facebook promises political ad transparency, SpaceX’s levitating Starhopper rocket, a self-driving car racing league, and more.
Fitbit Versa 2 adds Alexa and Spotify control, debuts Premium coaching program
The Fitbit Versa 2 is here, succeeding the popular Versa. There are refinements and quality-of-life features such as Alexa and Spotify control. There's also a new subscription wellness service called Fitbit Premium, for more in-depth coaching tips. Fitbit also debuted a smart scale called the Aria Air 2.
Apple Watch and Fitbit Versa smartwatches get price cuts for Labor Day
If you're in the market for a new smartwatch this Labor Day weekend, Amazon is dropping prices on some of the most popular models. With big price cuts on the Apple Watch Series 3 and Fitbit Versa, Amazon's Labor Day sale is a great time to save on a wearable.
Specialized used 3D-printing and liquid polymer to make a better bike seat
Specialized has developed a method for designing and creating bike seats using 3D printing and liquid polymers that it calls Mirror Technology. This approach allows infinite tuning of the saddle to improve comfort, stability, and safety on a level that traditional padding can't come close to replicating in any way.
Casio’s newest PRO TREK smartwatch finally adds heart rate monitoring
Casio just announced the PRO TREK WSD-F21HR, the company's first smartwatch with a heart rate monitor. The $500 Google WearOS watch has tools for tracking runs, cycles, and climbs via GPS, altimeter, and barometer measuring activity and outdoor conditions, as well as logging trails for future treks.
Garmin’s fitness smartwatches are the first to offer Amazon Music
Garmin is the first fitness watch manufacturer to offer Amazon Music. The company announced that the music streaming service is available for a wide range of its wearables including the consumer favorite Vivoactive 3 Music, the outdoorsy Fenix 5 Plus series, select Forerunner models and more.
The Suunto 5 sports watch is durable, but the display holds it back
Suunto set a high bar last year with the touchscreen-enabled Suunto 9, but its latest fitness watch, the Suunto 5, is a step backward. The watch offers Suunto's most exciting training and battery technology, but an uncomfortable band and low-quality display leaves us disappointed.
Fitbit will give every citizen in Singapore a free Fitbit, with a catch
Fitbit has won Singapore's public health contract to supply thousands of fitness trackers. Under the country's national program, Live Healthy SG, residents can register for a free Fitbit Inspire. The program comes with a catch: citizens have to share their health data with the government
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Amazing app promises a full fitness checkup from a 30-second selfie
Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a mobile app that's able to gather vital health information about users with nothing more invasive than a 30-second selfie. Here's what it's able to predict, how it works, and when you'll be able to get your hands on it.