Thanks to IP68 water resistance, Gokhale says the Gear Fit 2 is fine to use when swimming or surfing, provided one doesn’t submerged it lower than 1.5 metres (IP68 means the device is water-proof for half an hour, in water as deep as 1.5 metres). Few other fitness trackers offer…
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has unveiled the Mi Band 2, an upgraded the fitness tracker that heavily undercuts the likes of Fitbit and Garmin. The Mi Band 2 will retail for roughly AUD$30 in Xiaomi’s homeland, while still including features like a 20 day battery life, heart rate monitor (not…
Samsung today unveiled two new fitness wearables: the Gear Fit 2 wristband (pictured above), and Gear IconX cord-free wireless earbuds. As the name might suggest, the Gear Fit 2 is the successor to 2014’s Gear Fit. The wearable sits in the fitness category, but nonetheless takes some inspiration from smartwatches…
Indie smartwatch manufacturer Pebble has unveiled a new family of fitness focused wearable devices, including its first non-smartwatch product. Pebble is updating both the original Pebble smartwatch and last year’s Pebble Time, with the new products referred to as the Pebble 2 and Pebble Time 2, respectively. The Pebble 2…
The Charm isn’t the only fitness device Samsung has in the pipeline. Recent leaks have revealed that Samsung is working on a successor to the Gear Fit: the Gear Fit 2. The Gear Fit 2 is tipped to be a full featured fitness wearable, complete with GPS for run tracking,…
Garmin overnight unveiled the Vivomove, a new fitness tracker modelled after an analogue wristwatch, complete with mechanical hands for telling the time. The Vivomove may look and feel like a traditional watch, but two tiny displays embedded in its face reveal its techy bent. On the left, users will find…
CyberShack TV is back on Channel Nine this Saturday for a special update on the latest tech! Charlie, Maddie, and Anthony will be joined by newcomers Sara and Josh to take a look at new fitness trackers, new smartphones, and some great Mother’s Day gadget gift ideas, ranging from cameras…
CyberShack TV is back on Channel Nine this Saturday for a special update on the latest tech! Charlie, Maddie, and Anthony will be joined by newcomers Sara and Josh to take a look at new fitness trackers, new smartphones, and some great Mother’s Day gadget gift ideas, ranging from cameras…
…Fitbit Blaze looks, but for me, it’s a much more attractive proposition than a chunky band. It’s a fitness tracker that isn’t overtly a fitness tracker, and I see that as a good step forward for Fitbit. The Blaze does however have a few shortcomings; it’s not waterproof, there’s no…
Garmin has revamped its entry level fitness tracker with a smaller design while managing to keep its defining feature: a year-long battery life. As with previous models, the Vivofit 3 tracks steps, counts calories, distance travelled and sleep duration. It also tells the user when they’ve been inactive for too…
This week on CyberShack TV, Maddie got active with Microsoft’s first fitness tracker to make its way to Australia – the Band 2. Read more: Microsoft Band 2 now available in Australia…
The Alta’s tracking capabilities are almost identical to the Fitbit Charge; it monitors steps, calories, workouts, and sleep. As with the Apple Watch, the Fitbit Alta is able to send users alerts during periods of inactivity. One new addition is an OLED touch screen for displaying fitness metrics, notifications, and…
