Tag: fitness tracker
Tech Digest daily round up: cuffless blood pressure monitor reviewed
Over at Tech Radar, former Tech Digest writer and ShinyShiny editor Becca Caddy, takes a look at the future of 'cuffless' blood pressure monitoring. As well as interviewing medical experts, she looks at a new wearable called the Aktiia, available to pre-order now for £159.99 in the UK. "We’ve had a hands-on with a sample…
Best Gadgets To Give As Gifts In 2020
At least 186 million adults in the US bought a gadget for gifting during the 2019 holiday season. According to a study conducted by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), 74 percent of the American adult population planned to spend as much as $97.1 billion during the recently concluded holiday. It may include the gadgets bought for older parents…
EquiVi fitness tracker for racehorses could enhance performance and reduce injuries
Researchers have developed a wearable device for racehorses – similar to fitness trackers used by humans – to provide real-time measures of vital signs. A team at the University of Bath say the information could help enhance performance, reduce risk of injury and improve welfare through the early detection of disease. The platform, named EquiVi,…
Honor launches new 8X budget smartphone for £229, announces Band 4 fitness tracker
Huawei sub-brand Honor has launched the latest and most powerful addition to the X-series line-up – the Honor 8X . It's also announced a new fitness tracker, the Honor Band 4 . Set to retail for the competitive price point of £229.99, the Honor 8X features a 6.5-inch Notch FullView Display with a 91% screen-to-body-ratio and chip-on-film…
TomTom extends Fitness Tracker range
TomTom Sports has extended its Fitness Tracker range with the launch of the new TomTom Touch Cardio. The TomTom Touch Cardio monitors your heart rate, tracks your steps, calories burned, sleep and active time. The TomTom Touch Cardio boasts a new design for everyday wear. It comes after the successful launch of the TomTom Touch Cardio…
