I tested Garmin’s newest Smart Wake feature, and I’m just as tired as ever

by dbadmin | May 25, 2025 | Features, fitness trackers, Garmin, Garmin Vivoactive, smartwatches, Wearables

I’ve been wearing Garmin’s Vivoactive 6 for nearly a month, and I love the device’s bright display, all-day health and fitness tracking, and improved recovery tools. However, one of its most intriguing new features hasn’t quite delivered. In theory, Smart Wake should...

Oura rolls out a slew of fitness tracking updates and a handful of new partners

by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | fitness trackers, News, Oura, smart rings, Wearables

Oura rolled out a new trend view for users’ active minutes and GPS-based fitness tracking metrics. The company also announced new integrations with CorePower Yoga, The Sculpt Society, Technogym, and Open. Most features are live now, with some Android-specific updates...

The $300 Garmin Vivoactive 6 is the fitness tracker I think most amateur athletes should buy

by dbadmin | May 20, 2025 | fitness trackers, Garmin, Garmin Vivoactive, Reviews, Wearables

After three weeks with Garmin’s newest Vivoactive 6, I’m fairly convinced it’s the fitness tracking watch most amateur athletes should buy. Not because it does everything, but because it does exactly what matters, without overcomplicating your wrist (or torching your...

WHOOP 5.0: The best screenless fitness tracker just got a successor

by dbadmin | May 8, 2025 | fitness trackers, News, Wearables, Whoop

WHOOP has launched a new generation of bands, the WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP Medical Grade (MG). The devices introduce upgraded health features, ECG support, blood pressure monitoring, and more. The company also introduced a new tiered pricing structure for its membership,...

Oura brings prescription-free blood glucose monitoring and more to the Oura app

by dbadmin | May 6, 2025 | fitness trackers, News, Oura, smart rings, Wearables

Oura is introducing two new features, Meals and Glucose, to the Oura app. Meals uses AI to analyze tracked food and offer nutrient breakdowns and guidance. Glucose integrates Dexcom’s Stelo biosensor for continuous, prescription-free glucose monitoring. Today, Oura...

Here’s how Oura’s improved activity tracking won me over

by dbadmin | Apr 25, 2025 | Features, fitness trackers, Oura, smart rings, Wearables

For a long time, Oura’s been more of a sleep and wellness tracker than an activity one. With the latest round of updates, though, it’s clear Oura isn’t resting on its rest-tracking laurels. The company is starting to deliver more usable fitness tracking tools,...