Fitbit is the ultimate fitness tracker. Sure, the Apple Watch may be flashier and get more media attention, but for the average health-conscious consumer (read: anyone who wants to keep tabs on their step count and heart rate), Fitbit is a solid, more affordable option. And right now, you can …
Read More »Apple's watchOS 11 is here with sleep apnea detection
Apple’s watchOS 11 is now available for download, brining sleep apnea notifications to users for the first time. The publicly available version of watchOS 11 comes after several beta variants, with most of the new features focusing on health and fitness. Perhaps the most interesting among them is sleep apnea …
Read More »'New York Times' Michael Barbaro is ready to put you to sleep
You can now find the New York Times podcast host Michael Barbaro on a surprising platform: the Calm app. Today, Calm launched a new “Sleep Story” featuring Barbaro’s signature halting but mysteriously effective delivery. Barbaro hosts “The Daily” for the Times. His Calm episode, which appears exclusively on the app …
Read More »Garmin Fenix 8 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2: The Fenix wins big on battery life
Garmin’s got a new flagship in its rugged smartwatch category, the Garmin Fenix 8. The company’s Fenix line of smartwatches has long been the golden standard for durable smartwatches for athletes, but Apple put up a pretty good fight with its Apple Watch Ultra (now on its second iteration) rugged …
Read More »I used an AI journal for a week. What I learned about myself surprised me.
I don’t share my literal dreams, the ones that happen at night, with just anyone. But in this case, I was testing the journaling app Rosebud, which is powered by artificial intelligence. After using Rosebud’s voice-to-text feature to create a few daily run-of-the-mill entries (the app is not just for …
Read More »Fitbit Ace LTE is the kids' watch with grown-up problems
At first glance, the kids’ Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch looks like a parent’s dream. It comes with GPS tracking, texting and calling with approved contacts, and zero social media or third-party apps. Since this watch is a Fitbit, it’s also a step tracker, albeit one with a novel premise unlike …
Read More »How to wean your toddler off a tablet
It always starts with good intentions. Your toddler is fussy or irritable, and you’ve seen how the tablet calms them down. Why not hand it over for a few minutes to prevent a tantrum while you get dinner ready? It’s a scene that plays out successfully in many households everyday, …
Read More »The FDA cleared this new app to treat depression (and it's not talk therapy)
People in treatment for major depression now have another recovery option to try. Rejoyn, the first-ever app cleared by the Food and Drug Administration to help treat depression, officially launched to the public on Tuesday. Rejoyn isn’t a form of digital talk therapy or an expansive library of exercises in …
Read More »This week's best Apple Watch deals are here
Whether you want an Apple Watch for all of the swankiest health monitoring features that Apple has to offer, or you simply want to be able to take texts and calls without having your phone in hand, there’s a smartwatch for everyone’s needs. Plus, with today’s limited-time deals at Amazon, …
Read More »Hey, athletes: Garmin's heart rate monitor is on sale for a lot less than a smartwatch
SAVE 33%: In a limited-time deal, the Garmin Heart Rate Monitor is on sale for $46.93 at Amazon. Normally listed for $69.99, this deal saves shoppers $23.06. Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin HRM-Dual Heart Rate Monitor $46.93 at Amazon $69.99 Save $23.06 Get Deal For athletes like …
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