Toronto-based Kiwi Wearable Technologies Ltd. recently announced the launch of its pre-order campaign for the Kiwi Move. The Kiwi Move is an internet-enabled device that can be used to track your daily physical activities, interact with and control internet-connected devices at home, record voice notes and secure your valuables. Unlike other wearables on the market,…
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Magellan ECHO Smart Running Watch Review
The Magellan ECHO is Magellan’s first running watch that utilizes smartphone fitness apps to their full potential by wirelessly connecting them to a runner’s wrist. Runners can simultaneously see real-time fitness data that is displayed on their smartphone. Using Bluetooth Smart, Magellan ECHO acts as a remote control over a variety of smartphone functions including…
Zensorium Tinke Fitness & Wellness Device
The Zensorium Tinké is a revolutionary device designed to change the face of mobile fitness and wellness. Tinké is an optical sensory device for smartphones that monitors your fitness and wellness with the touch of a finger. The four aspects that Tinké measures are heart rate, respiratory rate, blood oxygen levels, as well as heart…
Adidas miCoach SMART RUN Watch
Adidas recently launched the miCoach SMART RUN smart watch, the most advanced and intuitive wrist based running device on the market. For the first time, runners will be able to track their runs using GPS mapping, monitor their heart rate off their wrist, listen to their favorite music and get real-time coaching – all in…
Track Your Sleep With LifeTrak Zone C410
We recently tested the LifeTrak Move C300 from Salutron, Inc., a leader for the most innovative and scientifically accurate fitness and wellness products. And now, they have added intuitive and automatic sleep tracking with the new LifeTrak Zone C410 activity tracker. The sleep tracker will automatically start when it senses you are asleep and stop…
Red Fox Wireless EDGE Bluetooth Headphones Review
The EDGE is Red Fox Wireless flagship Bluetooth headphones system that is the perfect listening device for going mobile. These wireless headphones are designed to stay in place during all activities. Bluetooth headphones give you the freedom to go wireless while still maintaining an ultra-high quality of listening clarity and power. They run on a…
Withings Pulse Activity Tracker Review
The Withings Pulse is a powerful and pocket-sized activity tracker designed to help users achieve personal health and fitness goals. The Pulse adds heart rate measurement and automatic run detection to the tracking of steps taken, distance covered, elevation, calories burned, and quality of sleep. The device syncs via Bluetooth Smart with the free Withings…
Sneak Peek: Zensorium Tinké – changing the face of mobile fitness & wellness
The Zensorium Tinké is a revolutionary device designed to change the face of mobile fitness and wellness. Tinké is an optical sensory device for smartphones that monitors your fitness and wellness with the touch of a finger. The four aspects that Tinké measures are heart rate, respiratory rate, blood oxygen levels, as well as heart rate…
Sneak Peek: AIRO Wearable Health Monitor
Airo Health has just introduced their flagship wearable health monitor, the AIRO Wristband, a next-generation device that uses spectroscopy to automatically monitor caloric consumption, stress, exercise and sleep quality. In the current world of activity trackers, the AIRO wristband stands as a beacon for what is truly possible at the intersection of wearable technology and…
Sneak Peek: Angel Open Sensor
I attended the Health 2.0 Fall Conference 2013 last month and saw some of the most promising technologies that are revolutionizing health care. Everyone wants to live better, healthier lives. But an Israeli company, Angel, can easily make this possible. The Angel Sensor is a wristband that monitors pulse, temperature, activity and blood oxygen level. Angel…
Misfit Wearables Shine Activity Tracker
[jbox color=”platinum” icon=”http://weartested.org/images/icon-facebook60.png” title=”MISFIT SHINE GIVEAWAY“] Misfit Wearables has donated a brand new Shine unit to Minimalist Running Shoes (MRS) Wear Tested. We are giving away this unit to one lucky fan! Please enter this giveaway by entering your full name and email address on our Facebook Giveaway tab. A random winner will be selected by…
Sneak Peek: adidas miCoach SMART RUN – ‘Less is More’ running watch
adidas is launching a new smartwatch for runners that will retail for $399 and go on sale Nov. 1. adidas introduces the miCoach SMART RUN, the most advanced and intuitive wrist based running device on the market. For the first time, runners of all abilities will be able to track their runs using GPS mapping, monitor their…
Sneak Peek: Fitbit Force & Nike+ Fuelband SE
Two big names have recently announced their latest activity and fitness trackers before the launch of similar devices from Apple and Google: Fitbix Force and Nike+ Fuelband SE. Fitbit Force Fitbit latest activity tracker, the Fitbit Force is now available for ordering. An evolution of the Fitbit Flex, the Force addresses some of the…
#GetMoving with LifeTrak Move C300
[jbox color=”platinum” icon=”http://weartested.org/images/icon-facebook60.png” title=”SPECIAL GIVEAWAY“] Salutron is giving away two LifeTrak Move C300 devices to our readers. Please submit a short paragraph to our Facebook Giveaway tab by telling us how you plan to use the activity tracker to improve or maintain your health. The two best entries selected by Salutron and their partners will…
Garmin Forerunner 620, the next best thing to having a personal running coach
The Garmin Forerunner 610 is the only watch I wear for both running and as a casual watch since 2011. I did not think Garmin could improve on that but today they proved me wrong. The new Garmin Forerunner 620 leapfrog the competition and much more. Some of the new features available on the 620…
Quantified Self: Fitness Devices, Activity Trackers, Big Data
Running is just one of the tools in your fitness toolbox. Running form, nutrition, cross training, and rest/recovery are some of the others. But you need to also know your body and your personal health data in parallel to make sure there are no surprises or how you can maximize your performance over the long…
Sensoria Fitness smart sock tracker goes beyond preventing running injuries
Would you pay $99 to prevent potential running injuries? A good pair of minimalist running shoes may still cause running injuries if you have bad running form. Heapsylon recently launched an IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign for wearable technology, the Sensoria Fitness smart socks for runners. Sensoria fitness socks for runners track typical metrics like steps, calories,…
MIO Global Alpha Heart Rate Watch Review
Don’t you hate wearing a chest heart rate monitor strap? Worst yet, you forget to put one on – a common occurrence for me! I have tested the Garmin Forerunner 610, Motorola ACTV, and Magellan GPS Switch with a chest strap but because I wear the Garmin watch as my everyday watch, I tend to…
Is 2013 the year of Quantified Self?
One of the biggest trend in the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2013) in Las Vegas is ‘connected health’ and fitness gadgets or in general, the broad digital health arena. Advancements in sensors and component miniaturization coupled with system integration of next generation mobile devices and software apps have driven the market for wearable devices….
Magellan GPS Switch Review
Running watches with GPR, heart rate monitors, and other bells & whistles are one of my favorite toys. I’ve previously reviewed the Garmin 610 and the Motorola MOTOACTV. Recently introduced from Magellan GPS is the Switch and Switch UP. The Switch series of crossover GPS watches are perfect for athletes who run, bike, swim, or…
PEAR Sports Square One Review
Kristian Rauhala, an avid triathlete, surfer, and entrepreneur, founded PEAR Sports because of his frustration with heart rate (HR) training zones, listening to music while running but cautiously listening out for the HR monitor beeps, and constantly looking at his watch. Attempting to follow a plan to train effectively was very difficult and these challenges…
Motorola Mobility MOTOACTV Review
From Motorola Mobility comes the world’s first GPS fitness tracker with smart MP3 players all-in-one: the MOTOACTV. The MOTOACTV immediately reminded me of the iPod Nano and Luna Tik watch strap. And also of the latest Nike GPS watch. These must have been the inspiration for MOTOACTV. The design of MOTOACTV, both front and back,…
Garmin Forerunner 610 HRM Watch Review
If you’ve ever used a heart rate monitor (HRM) before, you’ll immediately fall in love with the Garmin Forerunner 610 heart rate monitor. With a touch, tap or swipe, Forerunner 610 lets you get on with your run while it tracks all the details. The Forerunner 610 gives you several ways to get in touch…
Looxcie LX1 Wearable Camcorder Review
I had the idea that a wearable camcorder would help with self-analyzing a runner’s running form and also capture insights into the running styles of elite athletes. Imagine if a runner can wear a camcorder and heart rate monitor on races or during training runs. Capture what the runner is seeing as they run and…