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Green light from the EU for the acquisition of Fitbit by Google

The European Commission approves the acquisition of Fitbit by Google, provided that European Fitbit user data is not used for Google advertising of Paolo Corsini published on 18 December 2020 , at 09: 01 in the Wearables channel Google Fitbit In November 2019 Google and Fitbit signed an agreement for the final purchase of the… Read more

EU competition watchdogs approve Google takeover of Fitbit

The EU Commission’s competition watchdogs have approved the planned takeover of the fitness watch specialist Fitbit by the online giant Google. However, the approval of the merger is subject to the condition that Google complies with voluntary commitments to avoid distortions of competition, as the Brussels authority announced on Thursday. The company is not allowed… Read more

The new Redmi Watch officially – a smartwatch at the price of a cheap band

Another wearable gadget has appeared on the consumer market. We are talking about the highly anticipated Redmi Watch smart watch, which may turn out to be the most affordable device of the year. For the equivalent 170 we get a visually attractive smartwatch, which can boast of the presence of the most important functions monitoring… Read more

heise + | Fitness watch Fitbit Sense with EKG and stress measurement in the test

Fitbit equips the Fitbit Sense with an EKG function and a stress measurement via the skin resistance. A subscription service helps with data analysis. Fitness watch Fitbit Sense with EKG and stress measurement in the test Dainty box Numbers that mean stress Conclusion Article in c’t 24 / 2020 read It was time for a… Read more

Couch to 5K run: Best apps and wearables to get you fit

(Pocket-lint) – Getting fit isn’t easy. The thought of sitting with a jar of Nutella in front of Netflix is often far more appealing than the sweat, pain and self-drive required for good exercise. It’s unlikely you’ll regret doing the exercise after you have done it, though, while there’s every chance you will regret the… Read more

Fitbit adds Google Assistant support to Sense and Versa 3 smartwatches

Google Assistant support is coming to the Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3 thanks to a new update rolling out starting today in the US. Alongside it, Fitbit OS 5.1 also adds new blood oxygen monitoring features, support for audible replies from Alexa, and enhancements to the watches’ calling and messaging features. Both smartwatches already… Read more

Best smart scales 2020: Keep track of your body the connected way

(Pocket-lint) – One of the great things about the connected world is that it’s no longer difficult to take charge of your body and monitor your weight, body-fat composition and more. What used to involve laborious calculations and possibly visits to dieticians and doctors can now be done at home. Best fitness trackers 2020: Top… Read more

More exercise, less stress. Fitbit studies activity in the era of a pandemic

Fitbit has conducted a survey of human activity around the world during the pandemic. Data collected by the brand during the first lockdown of most countries in March 2020 showed that the daily step count fell in some regions of the world by 38%. This was the result of restrictions due to the pandemic. However,… Read more

Canalys: Companies expected to ship 200M bands, 350M TWS devices in 2021

Phone companies have been expanding their product portfolios beyond smartphones with smartbands and TWS earphones particularly hot lately. According to Canalys, the smart accessories market will record 32% growth by the end of 2020 and an additional 28% increase in 2021. The total amount of wearable bands and TWS devices will reach 558 million in… Read more

Endomondo will disappear at the end of the year. How to transfer exercise data?

Endomondo – application of “Danish origin”, purchased in 2015 by Under Armor for 85 million dollars, will end its operation at the end of this year – exactly 31 of December 2020. For many of us, the decision may be very surprising, because despite many years of stagnation in the app, it was still a… Read more

Best GPS running watch 2020: The top sports watches to buy today.

(Pocket-lint) – Sports watches are smartwatches but they have some specialisms – notably, they tend to have GPS so you can track fitness activity as you go. Familiar names persist: Garmin and Polar offer some of the best sports watches, adding the connectivity to give you more from your smartphone, more analysis of your data… Read more

Wahoo Kickr V5 (2020) review: Premium smart turbo training

(Pocket-lint) – Wahoo has established itself as a premium brand in the turbo trainer, cycle computer and accessory market. It now offers three levels of turbo trainer: the entry-level Kickr Snap; mid-level Kickr Core; and this, the top-of-the-range Kickr, after which the others are named. This is the fifth version of the Kickr, and very… Read more

Fitbit Sense review: Good health watch, average smartwatch

(Pocket-lint) – The Fitbit Sense is the company’s top-of-the-range smartwatch, competing with the likes of the Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch devices, but with a stronger focus on health. Offering a lovely premium design, coupled with some unique stress management tools – as well as features like the ability to take an electrocardiogram (ECG),… Read more

Best tech gifts under £150 for Christmas 2020

(Pocket-lint) – Christmas is on the way, and while gifts might not be the most important part of the holiday season, they’re certainly a signifcant one. We all know well the pressure to find a great idea for the people you care about. Got a different budget? Check out our gift guides for £20 and… Read more

Best dieting apps 2020: 8 apps to help you lose weight at home

(Pocket-lint) – There’s no easy time to lose weight – whenever you start out, the going is likely to be tough. Thankfully, there are a plethora of apps out there now which can help dieters with weight loss by guiding and encouraging them toward healthier patterns of behaviour. Best fitness trackers: Top activity bands to… Read more