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Fitbit Online Sales Up 102%

Elise Reid August 6, 2020 No Comments

As Fitbit navigates the COVID-19 crisis and global downturn, the company has announced that it will continue to ramp up efforts to expand its online retail operations, which have proved…

Garmin’s Revenues Down 9%, Led By Sharp Fall In Auto Products

Elise Reid July 31, 2020 No Comments

Garmin’s total revenue fell by 9% year-on-year in Q2 2020 to $870 million, despite the brand’s fitness segment increasing by 17%, driven by strong demand for advanced wearables and cycling…

Garmin Hacked In Ransomware Attack

Elise Reid July 27, 2020 No Comments

Techcrunch reported that two sources “with direct knowledge of the incident” disclosed that a ransomware attack is behind Garmin Connect app going down. One of these sources named the ransomware…

TCL Launch Family Tech Bundle With Smartwatch & Mini Tablet

Elise Reid July 21, 2020 No Comments

TCL Communications has released a new family-friendly technology bundle featuring the new Alcatel TKEE Mini Tablet and the previously launched TCL MT40 Family Watch. “In the digital world we live…

Aldi Sales: Affordable Wearables & Outdoor Tech

Elise Reid June 30, 2020 No Comments

This week’s Aldi Special Buys (going on sale on 4th July) feature a number of high-value outdoor tech products, including wearables, laser range finders, handheld radios, cameras, and LED headlamps.…

ACCC: ‘Google’s Fitbit Acquisition Raises Concerns’

Elise Reid June 18, 2020 No Comments

The ACCC has outlined a series of preliminary concerns with Google’s proposed US$2.1-billion acquisition of Fitbit that was announced in November 2019. The watchdog has stated that Google’s access to…

Global Smartwatch Shipments Surge 12% In Q1

Elise Reid June 18, 2020 No Comments

According to the latest figures from market research firm Canalys, worldwide shipments of smartwatches grew by 12% year-on-year in Q1 2020 despite the COVID-19 crisis, reaching 14.3 million units. While…

Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 Tipped To Launch Soon With Physical Rotating Bezel

Elise Reid June 1, 2020 No Comments

According to Sammobile, Samsung’s next-generation smartwatch – which has been dubbed the Galaxy Watch 2, though no official name has been confirmed – will have a physical rotating bezel, a…

Wearables Driving Sales At CE Retailers Headphone Sales Up Over 69%

David Richards May 31, 2020 No Comments

Headphones and wearables are booming and it’s all down to COVID-19. Q1 wearable shipment numbers are up by over 29% and retailers in Australia can’t get enough stock. According to…

Fitbit Premium Free For 90 Days

Elise Reid May 28, 2020 No Comments

To help people stay fit during the COVID-19 pandemic, Fitbit has announced it is making Fitbit Premium free for 90 days for anyone who is new to the service. The…