Garmin’s Venu 2 Fitness Tracker Has Landed
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April 23, 2021
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It’s here: the second generation of Garmin’s Venu fitness tracking watch. And it’s flexing its muscles. On the outside, it doesn’t look... Read More
Fitbit, But Make It Fashion
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April 20, 2021
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Showing that it’s no slow-poke in the style stakes, Fitbit has just released a new version of its original fitness-tracking wearable –... Read More
Fitbit Ace 3 Gets Kids In On The Action
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March 10, 2021
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Kids these days. They’re spending less time moving around and more time on devices. Australian parents say their children are affected by... Read More
New Fitbit Can Detect Hidden Heart Condition
Fitbit has received the go-ahead from regulators in the US and Europe to use the ECG app on its Sense smartwatch –... Read More
Lululemon To Sell Smart Fitness Mirrors In Retail Stores
Athleisure giant, Lululemon, is set to sell its ‘Mirror’ fitness-centric smart displays from within retail stores this year, following its acquisition of... Read More
New Fitbit Watches September Release
Fitbit has officially launched its new Sense and Versa 3 smartwatches, as well as its Inspire 2 fitness tracker. The Sense, which... Read More
Wearables Could Help Fight COVID-19: Fitbit Study
A new study involving Fitbit smartwatches is investigating whether wearables can detect, track, and trace COVID-19 and similar infectious diseases. Fitbit is... Read More
Garmin Facing US Probe Over Payments To Terrorists Via Third Party After Cyber Attack
Garmin is believed to be under investigation by US authorities, for paying cyber terrorists millions of dollars via a third party after... Read More
OZ Group Pushes EU To Probe Google Fitbit Take Over Deal
The proposed Google takeover of wearable group Fitbit by the big search Company, appears to be on shaky grounds with the European... Read More
Popular Fitbit Facing Torrid Takeover Fight With US DOJ, Google Deal No Slam Dunk
Fitbit whose products are flying off retail shelves in Australia due to more people having time to exercise is facing a torrid... Read More
Fitbit Unveils Latest Fitness Tracker – The Charge 4 – Plus Free 90-Day Trial Of Fitbit Premium App
Today, Fitbit unveiled its latest fitness tracker – the Charge 4 – which will be available at local retailers such as JB... Read More
Best 10 Health Apps For Your Wearable Device 2020
If you have a fitness tracker, wearable device or a smartwatch, you’ll need to choose an app to view all your newfound... Read More
Garmin Admits Profit Will Drop In 2020
Garmin Australia who last reported a $4.4 million profit on revenues of $176 million are facing several challenges including Coronavirus supply issues... Read More
BREAKING NEWS: ACCC Goes After Fitbit Google Deal Full Investigation
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission who were already targeting Google over their sales practices is now taking a look at their... Read More
Google’s Fitbit Buyout Runs Into Antitrust & Privacy Woes
Google’s planned buyout of Fitbit has hit a wall with fresh antitrust and privacy issues arising in the Australian, US and European... Read More
Under Armour’s Fitness Tracker & Smart Scale Stop Tracking Sleep, Steps & Weight
Under Armour has not made any connected health products since 2017, but it appears the company has also halted its software support... Read More
Fitbit Quietly Adds Sleep Apnoea Tracking On Its Wearables
Fitbit has quietly rolled out a new blood oxygen monitoring feature on some of its wearables, which monitors the variations of oxygen... Read More
Wearable Market Soaring, As OZ Consumers Take To Cheap Devices
The market for wearable technology is soaring and It’s not just the premium market that’s taking off in Australia. According to Sydney... Read More
Fitbit Google Deal Could Get Scuttled As US Agencies Fight
The US Department of Justice could scuttle the $3 Billion acquisition of Fitbit by Google over data security concerns. The department is... Read More
TCL Puts A $200 Smartwatch On The Kids
Updated to include TCL response regarding watch to watch video calls. TCL has unveiled its first child-oriented smartwatch for less than $200,... Read More
Garmin Introduce Company First Solar Smart Watch
Garmin has launched its rugged smartwatch line, the Fenix 6 Series, all designed for outdoor adventurers and includes the company’s first crack... Read More
Wearables To Smash Through Global $100 Billion Ceiling
Updated 20 November 2019 to include FutureSource response. The wearable market is predicted to smash through the $100 billion ceiling by 2023,... Read More
Call To Ban Google Fitbit Deal
The proposed $3 Billion dollar acquisition of Fitbit by Google has been slammed with several groups urging the US Federal Trade Commission... Read More
‘We Will Give Fitbit Users The Choice,’ Google
Fitbit users have been in a frenzy since the announcement of Google’s acquisition of the smart-wearable device company over fears the tech... Read More
FitBit 12% Revenue Drop, Still Beat Analysts
Fitbit Inc posted a revenue decline of 12% and still beat analysts estimates in its first quarterly result since acquisition plans were... Read More
More Polly’s Come Out Against Fitbit Deal As ACCC Looks At New Case Against Google
UK MP’s have come out against Google acquiring wearable Company Fitbit, as the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission appears to be mounting... Read More
$52 Billion Wearable Market Predicted By 2020
Worldwide user spending on wearable devices will increase by 27% to reach $52 billion by 2020 according to research by Gartner, which... Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Google Tipped To Buy Fitbit, Shares Suspended
As the wearable tech market booms shares in Fitbit were last night suspended with Google tipped to buy the business. Reuters claims... Read More
Fitbit Vs Apple: The Health Wars
Fitbit is reportedly developing a similar method to Apple’s ECG app that is capable of detecting heart rhythms in partnership with major... Read More
Galaxy Watch Active2 Enters Oz Market
Samsung’s latest smartwatch, the sleek and customisable Galaxy Watch Active2, is now locally available from selected Australian retailers in both aluminium and... Read More
Garmin Unveils Stealth Smartwatch With Kill Switch
Garmin has announced their new ‘tactical timepiece’ smartwatch, the MARQ Commander, offering built-in maps, stealthy design and an included kill switch. The... Read More
Samsung, Harman Set To Score Big In Under Armour Sponsorship
Samsung and Harman are set to benefit from a decision made by US clothing brand Under Armour to expand their investment footprint... Read More
Oz Smartwatch Sales Up, Smartphones Down
Australian smartphone sales have reportedly fallen 6% year-on-year (YOY), creating ‘a window of opportunity’ for smart wearable devices, which grew by 22%... Read More
Fitbit Unveils Alexa-Supported Versa 2 Smartwatch
Fitbit has launched its new smartwatch, the Versa 2, which comes with new improvements including Alexa support, a new AMOLED display, online... Read More
Xiaomi Launch Cheapest 5G Phone In OZ
Xiaomi has officially launched its Mi Mix 3 5G – the cheapest 5G smartphone currently in the Australian market – which sports... Read More
Samsung Takes On Apple With Galaxy Watch Active2
Samsung has introduced the newest addition to its smartwatch portfolio, the Galaxy Watch Active2, which Samsung says is designed with new, intuitive... Read More
REVIEW: Fitbit Inspire HR – Sleek & Simple
The Fitbit Inspire HR (A$179) is probably the most appropriately named of any device the San Francisco based fitness-tracking company has released... Read More
REVIEW: Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, Fitness & Connectivity Combined
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active ($349) promises connectivity and fitness tracking in a stylish and streamlined frame, but does it live up to its predecessor? ... Read More
Fitbit Launch EOFY Sale
Fitbit Australia has launched its End of Financial Year sale offering savings of up to $50 on selected products before 30 June... Read More
Belkin Release 63HR Apple Watch Charger
Belkin is taking advantage of the surge in wearable devices with the launch of its new BOOST↑UP Power Bank 2K for Apple Watch,... Read More
Fitbit Pay Now Available On More Public Transport Services
FitBit users can now use the San Francisco company’s watches and fitness trackers to access public transport in more places as major... Read More
Samsung To Update Wearables with One UI
Samsung is reportedly bringing the latest software featured on the recently launched Galaxy Watch Active to older smartwatches Galaxy Watch, Gear S3... Read More
Fitbit Rebounds, Revenue Up 10%
Smart wearables manufacturer Fitbit has continued its financial rebound in Q1 2019, posting US$271.9 million in revenue beating Wall Street’s forecast of... Read More
Garmin Running Devices ‘Not Accurate’ & Cannot Be Trusted Researchers Reveal
Garmin has been singled out for selling devices that have been described as “not accurate” and cannot be trusted when it comes... Read More
REVIEW: Fitbit Versa Lite Edition, Great Tracking For Less
In their effort to get everyone a little bit fit, Fitbit has unveiled a slew of new wearables including the pared-down version... Read More
Fitbit Debut Bitmoji Clock Face
Fitbit and Snap are aiming to motivate consumers to live a more healthy and active lifestyle with the launch of the first-ever... Read More
Wearables On A Roll, Good News For Retailers
The wearables market is on a roll with brands such as Fitbit, Samsung Huawei and Apple witnessing strong demand for their devices... Read More
Fitbit Launch Four New Wearables & Upgrade App
Fitbit has expanded its range of wearables with the launch of the Versa Lite Edition ($249.95), the Inspire HR ($179.95) and Inspire... Read More
Apple Moves To Mimick Fitbit In Attempt To Bolster Apple Watch
Apple who is losing share in the smartphone market is now looking at expanding their smartwatch capability to include a sleep monitor... Read More
Should JB Hi Fi Start Selling Wireless Charged Nike Shoes?
Should JB Hi Fi start selling Nike shoes? The target audience fit for JB Hi Fi is spot on and the... Read More
