Tag: Health & Fitness

5 fitness trackers without distracting screens – and where to buy them right now

Back in the mid 2010s, fitness trackers were simple bands that quietly logged your steps, sleep, and calories burned – with no buzzing notifications or bright displays to tempt you away from the moment. Remember the Jawbone UP? Fast-forward to 2025, and the best smartwatches and fitness trackers have essentially…

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I was sick of Apple Watch Live Activities until I found this simple fix

The Apple Watch is all about quick, glanceable information – your split time on your morning jog, message alerts when your friends get in touch, the latest updates from the weekend’s big games. With just a swift glance at your wrist, you’ve got all the info you need. Live Activities…

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Fitbit is working on hypertension and ‘unusual trend’ detection for Pixel Watch owners – here’s how you can sign up for testing

Fitbit Labs is testing a new hypertension feature as well as a new tool that detects changes in your health metrics The company is looking for 10,000 participants to wear their Google Pixel Watch 3 as they normally would for 180 days, and they’ll be sent an Ambulatory Blood Pressure…

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Fitbit still has a place in the smartwatch era – just look at the Apple Watch SE 3

Last week, Google announced that new Fitbit devices will be coming next year. A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one. This follows a recent revamping of the Fitbit app – including an AI personal health coach for Fitbit Premium users. I’ve been critical of Google’s handling of Fitbit…

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I’ve been working out with the AirPods Pro 3 for over a month – here’s my verdict on their new fitness features

With the advent of its new AirPods Pro 3 for 2025, there’s a strong argument to be made for their inclusion in Apple’s lineup of fitness wearables alongside the Apple Watch. That’s because, alongside the truly astonishing new Active Noise Cancellation and an improved fit, AirPods Pro 3 boost a…

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Don’t wait for Black Friday: the Google Pixel Watch 3 drops to an incredible low price of $199.99

If you’re on the lookout for a cracking smartwatch deal, then I have exactly what you’re searching for. You can head over to Amazon right now to get the Google Pixel Watch 3 for $199.99 (was $299.99). This four-star wearable boasts excellent health and fitness features, a sleek build, and…

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