Under Armour HOVR is more than a running shoe, it’s a fitness tracker
Under Armour HOVR running shoes bring more to the table than just a comfortable fit. With UA's Record Sensor technology, you can track distance, duration, and even the path you take as you run. So before you buy an expensive fitness tracker, you should take a look at these high-tech sneakers.
Even older Apple Watches could be effective at spotting heart conditions
The Apple Watch Series 4 is known for being a tool to detect and track heart conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, thanks largely to the fact that it has a built-in electrocardiograph feature. According to a new study, however, it turns out that older Apple Watches could be effective at tracking AFib too.
Yamaha’s Wabash ebike takes on gravel, single track, and more
With its new Wabash ebike, Yamaha has catered to the two fastest growing segments of the cycling industry: Electric and gravel bikes. The do-anything, go-anywhere Wabash is built to take on pavement, gravel, mud, single track, sand, and more. It's 500-watt battery and motor has plenty of range for all-day adventures.
Sony could use a robot to turn your PlayStation into a fitness machine
Sony has submitted a patent application for a robotic device equipped with a camera to assist in your workout. The images included seem to suggest that the device will work with your PlayStation console, but it remains to be seen if this is referring to the PS4 or whatever comes next, like the PS5.
This Bowflex promo code will save you up to $1,000 on training equipment
The Bowflex HVT machine is designed to fit anyone's needs. Whether you're getting back into shape or you train every day. Bowflex's HVT, which stands for hybrid velocity training, combines both cardio and working out into one machine. Now you can get it for $1,000 off with a spring promo code.
Bowflex’s spring sale has limited-time deals on treadmills, home gyms, and more
Gyms membership are expensive which is home gyms are a great alternative. When it comes to home gyms, Bowflex designs great fitness training equipment for your home so you can get the full gym experience. Right now Bowflex is offering huge discounts on treadmills, home gyms, and more.
AncestryDNA price drop makes it more affordable to discover your family origins
In step with Saint Patrick's Day's traditional emphasis on ancestral roots, AncestryDNA dropped its regular price for a DNA-based ancestry search by $40. Send in a saliva sample and your report will include ethnicity estimates, locations and regions of origin, and potential living relatives, This deal ends March 17.
Fitbit Versa Lite versus Fitbit Versa: How are they different?
Fitbit took the best of its popular Versa smartwatch and removed some elements to create the new Versa Lite, an even more affordable entry-level smartwatch. How does the Versa Lite differ from the original Versa? We combed through the spec sheet and compared the two to find out.
This ebike is so good it won a prestigious design award
The new Arroyo C8 Elite ebike from Gazelle picked up accolades from the prestigious IF Design Awards, taking home a trophy for its balance and comfort. The bike features extended range, classic good looks, and an affordable price, making it a great option for urban commuters looking to ditch their cars.
Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and get a free wireless charging pad
The awesome new Samsung Galaxy Watch Active is now available for pre-order, and if you order yours from Walmart by Thursday, March 7, then you can score a free wireless charging pad -- a $60 value -- totally free. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active is now available for pre-order for $200 from Walmart.
Microsoft Band: Users of the defunct fitness tracker offered a refund
Three years after it stopped making the device, Microsoft is finally ending support for its Band fitness tracker. The good news is that current users, if there are any still out there, can obtain a partial refund. Owner of the original band can get a useful $80, while those with a Band 2 can receive $175.
Walmart drops prices on Garmin Vivofit 3 and Fenix 5 smartwatches
Walmart is currently dropping prices on select Garmin smartwatches and fitness trackers. So if you're looking to add some tech to your wrist, these savings make it slightly more affordable for you. With prices as low as $58, now is a great time to pick up a new watch.
Chinese government may have helped fund controversial CRISPR babies experiment
The controversial CRISPR babies experiment in China might have been carried out with the support of the Chinese government. According to a new report, three governmental institutions may have contributed funding to the gene-altering experiments, which were internationally criticized.
Get personal training at home with a NordicTrack C500 and a free year of iFit
If you’re among those who haven't abandoned their New Year's resolutions, then good in-home workout equipment like the NordicTrack C500 treadmill can make a big difference. For a short time, you can score a free year of iFit software (a $468 value) when you buy a new C500.
Controversial CRISPR baby experiment may have resulted in brain enhancements
The ethical minefield that is China’s CRISPR baby saga continues to rage on. Scientists in the U.S. have now expressed concerns that the procedure may have also resulted in changes in the babies’ brains, which could affect cognition and memory. Here's what new research suggests.
Garmin’s Vivoactive 3 Music adds Spotify support for tunes while you tone
After releasing Spotify for the Fenix 5 Plus series and Forerunner 645 Music last year, Garmin made good on its promise to bring the music streaming service to its Vivoactive 3 Music fitness watch. Owners can download the app to their watch and connect to wireless earbuds for listening everywhere.
Nike’s Android app is bricking its $350 Adapt BB self-lacing shoes
A recently released firmware update for Nike's new self-lacing Adapt BB shoe appears to be bricking the $350 footwear for some owners. A number of Android users have said that since downloading the update, the Nike app no longer pairs with the shoe, rendering its automatic tightening mechanism useless.
Immune cell discovery takes us one step closer to a universal flu vaccine
The effects of the flu virus can range from debilitating to deadly. A group of international researchers have made a discovery which could take us one step closer to the universal, one-shot flu vaccine that people around the world have been dreaming of. Here's what they discovered.
FDA warns about the dangers of anti-aging blood transfusions
It turns out that injecting old people with blood from healthy youngsters may not be the answer to health rejuvenation after all. That’s according to the FDA, which says that these claims are not only most likely junk science, but that they also pose some major health risks.
This Bowflex secret sale can save you over $1K on high-tech fitness equipment
With advances in technology, taking control of your fitness has become easier than ever. And with this huge discount on the Bowflex Max Trainer M7, it's affordable too. For a limited time, you can save over $1,000 on this compact piece of home gym equipment.
No faking! Doctors can now objectively measure how much pain you’re in
Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered the blood biomarkers that can objectively reveal just how much pain a patient is in. The results could not only take the subjectivity out of diagnosis, but may help battle the opioid prescription crisis as well.
Tom Brady uses these high-tech sheets for muscle pain, and they’re on sale now
Under Armour Recovery Sheets feature unique technologies that can speed your body’s post-workout healing process, and they’re on sale right now at discounts of up to $87. Read on to find out how these innovative sheets work (and how you can save some cash).
Global Good wants to rid the world of deadly diseases with lasers and A.I.
Bill Gates and Intellectual Ventures both invest money in Global Good, a program that brings together scientists from various backgrounds to tackle problems in the developing world, especially disease eradication. They try to find high-tech solutions target pneumonia, polio, and malaria.
Under Armour drops prices on Gore-Tex Jackets, Pants, and backpacks
The UA Outlet Exclusive sale is going on right now through Monday, February 18. During this time, you can get up to 40 percent off a huge range of outlet items, including Gore-Tex rain gear. And you can get an extra 20 percent off those already discounted items when you spend $100 or more.
These wireless earbuds use an A.I. to get you moving faster
The new Blade wireless earbuds from Soul deliver good sound and battery life while also offering the ability to track your heart rate during a workout without the need for a heart rate sensor. The earbuds also offer A.I. coaching to improve running form and fitness in general.
9 million veterans can now access their health records on an iPhone
Apple announced a partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that allows as many as 9 million veterans to access their health records straight on their iPhone. The announcement could have a significant impact on veterans' health, allowing them to take better control of their medical needs.
My niece lost her hearing. This is a story about how technology brought it back
When my niece was diagnosed with severe profound loss, her parents had to decide whether to get a cochlear implant. We spoke to them and Australian company, Cochlear, about how the system restores hearing. We also look at the latest features made available through the mobile app.
Skullcandy turns to action sports with the Vert Bluetooth earbuds
The Skullcandy Vert is a new Bluetooth wireless device that allows action sports athletes to listen to music while outdoors. The device pairs with any smartphone, can use any earbuds, and clips to a helmet, backpack, or belt to provide up to 12 hours of audio playback on a single charge.
FDA hails ‘Tumor Monorail’ that coaxes aggressive tumors away from the brain
Researchers have developed a so-called 'Tutor Monorail' which can successfully fool aggressive brain tumors into exiting the brain and instead migrating into an external container. The groundbreaking development has just received a 'Breakthrough Device' nod from the FDA.
Energy-harvesting gizmo powers medical implants using your own heartbeat
Engineers at Dartmouth College have built a tiny energy-harvesting gadget that's able to convert the heart’s kinetic energy into electricity which could be used to power an assortment of implantable devices. Here's how it works -- and why it could finally make the cyborg dream a reality.
We’re another step closer to made-to-order human kidneys
Researchers from Japan have demonstrated that it is possible to successfully grow functional mouse kidneys inside rats using donor stem cells. The medical breakthrough could one day lead to human kidneys being grown in other animals and then transplanted into patients.
Smart toilet seat is flush with possibilities to monitor patients’ health
Researchers from the Rochester Institute of Technology have developed a smart toilet seat that can monitor the heart health of users during their time spent sitting on it. Here's how it works, and why it could prove to be as effective as some hospital monitoring equipment.
Strava joins Slopes to record your ski and snowboard stats
Fitness-tracking app Strava joined forces with ski and snowboard app Slopes to track a user's metrics while on the hill. The collaboration allows Strava-loving skiers and snowboarders to not just measure their speed, distance, and vert, but it also creates 3D maps of each run.
MIT pill inflates in your gut so you can’t digest it. Here’s why that’s awesome
Researchers at MIT have developed a new ingestible smart pill which can rapidly expand into a soft hydrogel object the size of a ping-pong ball after it’s been consumed. It can then monitor your body's core temperature -- and perhaps one day other medical conditions -- from the inside.