Tag: Fitness Trackers
Wearable sales to increase 24% in 2021
Demand for wearables (including smartwatches and fitness trackers) remained robust during the pandemic and will grow by 24% to 239 million units worldwide in 2021, according to market analyst company CCS Insight. CCS Insight's report indicates an impressive 22% growth in unit sales for smartwatches and fitness trackers in 2020, with 193 million units sold,…
Could fitness tracker technology help thwart cyber attacks by sending alerts?
Technology used in fitness trackers could hold the key to reducing cyber attacks, researchers say. The team from the University of Bath and Goldsmiths University of London are investigating a device that plugs into a computer. It would signal when action – such as changing a password or updating anti-virus software – is needed with…
Fitness trackers miscalculate marathon distance by 11 miles!
According to Which? the Garmin Vivosmart 4 underestimates the distance you have run by over 40% Some fitness trackers are so unreliable they have been found to miscalculate the distance of a marathon by nearly 11 miles, new research claims. Analysis by consumer watchdog Which? said fitness trackers from brands…
Fitbit releases Inspire health tracker – but you won’t be able to buy it!
Health tracker company Fitbit has released a new wearable that will only be available exclusively to corporate employees and health insurance members. Fitbit Inspire features all of the standard fitness tracker options, including activity and sleep tracking, a counter of calories burned, and reminders of when to do physical activities. A more advanced version, known…
Over half of users believe wearable tech improves their mental health
More than half of UK consumers who wear smartwatches or fitness bands believe the devices have improved their mental health, research suggests. Some 55% of consumers who use the devices believe they have gone beyond improving their fitness and also benefited their mental health, with the figure rising to 61% of 16 to 34-year-olds, the…
Why Wearables haven’t taken off yet – and why this will all change by the end of the year
2014 was supposed to be the year of wearables - so why aren't we all walking around with smart devices bolted to our arms? That's the question posted by Allan Blair in the Guardian Today. In the piece Blair makes a number of interesting observations on why this might, ranging from fashion considerations, to cost,…
