Smartwatch and Fitness Tracker Reviews
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The Basis Peak Fitness Tracker Won’t Replace Your Smartwatch
This February, the Basis Peak got a new ability to display smartwatch notifications in a new firmware update. Does that make it a great smartwatch too? Ehhh… not so much. I just spent the last couple weeks trying it out, and here are my findings.
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Sony SmartWatch 3 Review: The Best-Performing Android Smartwatch Yet
Sony’s been trying the smartwatch thing for years, but the original SmartWatch and the SmartWatch 2 both…what’s the word I’m looking for here? Sucked? Yeah. But the SmartWatch 3 has solid performance and two nifty features you won’t find on any other Android Wear. It’s the first with built-in GPS and a screen you can…
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ASUS ZenWatch Review: The First Smartwatch I’d Wear As A Watch
For years, I’ve wanted a smartwatch: a device that would blend style with digital convenience. Unfortunately, the first crop of smartwatches have predominantly been bulky pieces of plastic and glass for which adjectives like “elegant” seem disingenuous. But the Asus ZenWatch is evidence that things are getting better.
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Microsoft Band Hands-On: An Activity Tracker That’s Actually Smart
The new Microsoft Band is probably the most ambitious activity tracker I’ve ever seen: It jams 10 sensors into one slim wristable. But after strapping it on for the first time, I really feel that it’s more than just another handsome little metrics bracelet; it actually has the brains to tell me what to do…