News, reviews and articles about health, fitness and sports products and accessories.
One of the things IΒ find most intriguingΒ about gadgets is the prevalenceΒ of convergence. A great example of a convergent device is a Swiss Army knife. The SenaΒ Smart Helmet may be the worldβs first Swiss Army Cycling Helmet. It includesΒ an integrated QHD cameraΒ andΒ communication system. The camera allows the recording ofΒ up to 2 hours of QHD quality (1440p) […]
Sena Smart Cycling Helmet does everything but calculus Read More
For some of us, our glasses are the first thing we reach for in the morning, and the last thing we take off at night. Β We pay good money for special coatings for our glasses that harsh chemicals can damage. I learned the hard way that using your shirt, or the shirts of those near
Peeps Eyeglass Cleaner because nobody likes a smudge Read More
Most of us who bike, work and live in places where we have to interact constantly with motorized vehicular traffic. Since itβs very important for the drivers to know you are present, safety reflectors are a part of almost every bike sold. And most of them are cheap plastic things that get easily damaged, look
FLECTR 2.0 bicycle wheel / spoke safety reflector review Read More
Now that Iβm considering switching to an iPhone 7 Plus, my quest to find the ultimate pair of wireless earbuds is really heating up and the latest pair that Iβve been testing are the Epic2 Bluetooth wireless sport earbuds from JLab. Yay or nay? Letβs find out?
JLab Epic2 Bluetooth wireless sport earbuds review Read More
Yes, Iβm a little too short for a stormtrooper. But my head is just the right size for the iRestoreΒ Laser Hair Growth System hat / helmet / cap / thingy. Actually, they call it a dome. What is it and why am I wearing it? Keep reading to find out.
iRestore Laser Hair Growth System review Read More
Several months ago I reviewed the Milestone Pod, a non-GPS run tracking device. I found it to be a very useful run tracker; not only was it accurate, easy to use, and affordable, but it kept track of how many miles youβve ran in your current running shoes.Β Seasoned runners will tell you shoes need to
Milestone Pod run tracker (3rd generation) review Read More
When you think of Garmin, pet activity trackers are probably not the first product that comes to mind. The Delta Smart is an on-collar training, obedience and activity tracker device that has been designed especially for dogs of all sizes and coat lengths. The device works with the iOS and Android Garmin Canine app to
Garmin’s Delta Smart is an activity tracker and training device for your dog Read More
Garminβs been on fire the last few months with several new product announcements. In May they announced the VΓvomove fitness tracking watch, then a few weeks ago it was the fΔnix Chronos watches, and just a couple days ago it was the VIRB Ultra 30 action cam. If you thought they were done, youβd be
Garmin’s new Forerunner 35 watch packs a lot of features into fitness watch Read More
Jabra just announced the first in a new line of truly wireless earbuds: the Jabra Elite Sport. Jabra promisesΒ these new earbuds willΒ haveΒ great freedom of movement, excellent fit, strong battery life, sweat and water resistance, in-ear heart rate monitor, and advanced personalized fitness analysis. Like previous wireless earbuds by Jabra, the Elite Sport supports all major
Just announced: The Jabra Elite Sport truly wireless earbuds for staying in shape Read More
Withings, my favorite health gadget company, has just added two new activity tracking watches to their existing line of wearable fitness trackers. The new Steel HR watches will be available in a 36mm and 40mm case version and will have all the features weβve come to expect from Withings activity trackers including automatic step, run,
Withings adds two new watches to their line of activity trackers Read More
Check out these new fΔnix Chronos watches from Garmin. Designed for outdoor adventures, keeping track of your epic workouts and everyday wear, these watches have a premium metal housing and a scratch-resistant sapphire lens that protects a 1.2-inch high-resolution, sunlight-readable Garmin Chroma Display. The fΔnix Chronos also feature a built-in omnidirectional EXO antenna with GPS
Garmin’s new fΔnix Chronos watches keep the time for your next adventure Read More
Fitness trackers are getting more complicated and expensive every day. With features like heart rate monitoring, temperature monitoring as well as calorie burning calculation. Can we get any more healthy? But if you are looking for something a little simpler, something that tells you when youβve reached your goals, but does not have that traditional
Gadgets that track your activity and sleep are available in a variety of shapes and sizes. There are trackers that clip to your clothing, ones that clip to your shoes, wristband style trackers and smartwatches with built-in activity tracking features. But what if you donβt want to clip a tracker to your clothes and donβt
Withings Activite Pop activity and sleep tracking watch review Read More
Hearing impaired Gadgeteers now have an alternative to switching out tiny batteries for their hearing aids. The MDHearingAid VOLT hearing aids have built in lithium-ion batteries run for 18-22 hours on a single charge and can be recharged using a simple micro USB cable. The VOLT hearing aids also feature dual microphones and a one-size-fits-most
VOLT hearing aids from MDHearingAid charge by USB Read More
Polar is renowned for their heart rate monitoring equipment and they have recently announced their newest model, the M600. Notwithstanding the Piper M600 aircraft, the Noble M600 supercar, or the DJI M600 drone, itβs still one of the coolest M600βs out there. The idea is that this watch is the perfect combination of a smartwatch
Polar’s M600 boasts Android wear, GPS, HRM and the kitchen sink! Read More
There are lots of reasons to take your temperature. Maybe youβre feeling ill and want to see if you have a fever. Or maybe youβre trying to get pregnant and are tracking your temps to see when the best time to β¦ well, you know. No matter why you may need to check your temperature,
Withings Thermo smart temporal thermometer review Read More
It seems like every day we are hearing about more cases of the Zika virus here in the US. Zika is spread by mosquitos. And while all mosquito bites are annoying and give me the heebie jeebies, contracting the Zika virus is much scarier. Itβs true that it usually only causes mild flu like symptoms
Using gadgets to help prevent the Zika virus Read More
Pollen, pet dander and spores: These are the bane of the existence of anyone with asthma and allergies. But be prepared to breathe easier: The IQAir HealthPro Plus removes 99.97% of pollutants including VOCs, particulate matter and ultra-fine particles, which are the most insidious because they can be breathed into your lungs and go directly
IQAir HealthPro series promises cleaner air using 4-stage filtration Read More
Taking a temperature is something we do when we or our kids are sick. There are old fashioned glass thermometers, more modern digital thermometers, higher tech thermometers that plug into your smartphone and then thereβs the Withings Thermo. Withings, the well-known and well-respected health products brand has added the battery powered Thermo thermometer to their
Withings Thermo is a thermometer that doesn’t go in your mouth or your… Read More
Summerβs here and the weather is perfect for going to the beach and taking a dip in the ocean. But ever since the 1975 movie βJawsβ, the level of awareness for shark attacks has been heightened. While rare, shark attacks do happen and can be deadly. Recent data shows that sharkΒ attacks are on the rise.
Sharkbanz is a wearable wrist band that repells sharks Read More