fitness trackers
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If You Own A Microsoft Band And Were Still Using It Until March 1, You Might Be Owed A Refund
Microsoft’s Band smartwatch and fitness tracker — production of which was mercifully discontinued in 2016 — has finally reached the end of its lifespan. The Verge reported that Microsoft has announced its intention to sever all remaining support for the Band on May 31, 2019, with both backend services and the apps being yanked from…
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MindBody Exposes Data Belonging To Millions Of FitMetrix Users
The fitness company behind FitMetrix, a popular performance-tracking app, reportedly left the personal data of more than 100 million users exposed.
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Fitbit’s Charge 3 Actually Seems Like A Solid Smartwatch Alternative
The Fitbit Charge 3 seems shockingly light. That’s going to be the first thing that really strikes you about this fitness tracker. You pick it up and it lacks all the heft you’re accustomed to for a device like the Charge 2 or its predecessor. It’s lighter than my Apple Watch too, which is impressive…
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Do Not Buy A Fitbit For Someone You Love
You are going to find yourself idling on a fine website like Gizmodo or wandering through some store like Target or Best Buy, and you are going to remember you need to buy a gift for a loved one. You are going to remember, one time, that they said they were feeling unhealthy and wanted…