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Spoiler alert: This product is under development, but does not yet exist in the way that most people understand … [Read More...]
Female Runners Rejoice: OMbra Smart Bra Now Available
We were impressed with Montreal-based Omsignal’s smart running bra when it first surfaced at CES 2016. It’s well … [Read More...]
Flexible Thermocell Battery Brings in the Volts
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Study Finds That Fitness Trackers May Not Help Weight Loss
A study led by scientists at the University of Pittsburgh has found that people who wear fitness trackers may lose less … [Read More...]
Thalmic Labs, Makers of Myo, Raises $120M from Intel, Amazon
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Pokemon Go Plus Reappears
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Samsung’s WELT: A Terrible Thing to Waist
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AmazFit’s New Tracker: Fitness as a Fine Art
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Dubai Runners Will Move to the Light
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Epson, DJI Ink Consumer AR Drone Deal
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IDC Says Basic Wearables Growing Fast; Fitbit, Xiaomi, Apple, Garmin Top Vendors
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