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Smart tracking tech: prepare for the next 10 years of evolution

Current tracking tech can pinpoint GPS accuracy to within a few metres. It will get much more powerful in the next decade, Daniel Lewkovitz says.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2016

Fitness

Self-lacing sneakers: Good enough for Marty McFly, and now Nike

Nike is set to release its self-lacing sneakers, called HyperAdapt 1.0, later this year. The shoes tighten automatically when you step in.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2016

Health Technologies

Personal health will look completely different by 2020

Health monitoring devices are set to triple by 2020, with over 70 million worldwide, according to a study by Juniper Research.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2016

Gaming

Smartwatches, fitness devices, HDMs: What's in store for the wearables market?

The wearables market is booming, with Gartner projecting sales of 274.6 million devices in 2016, including USD $11.5 billion in smartwatch revenue alone.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Feb 2016

Unified Communications

Could activity trackers help with heart problems?

Overall, a significant amount (74%) of people using an activity tracker say the device is helping them cope with their condition.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016

Robotics

Forget tracking steps, these wearables are changing lives

Wearables are not just for fitness tracking, as companies like Horus Technology are developing technologies to enhance the lives of the visually impaired.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2016

Gaming

Hands-on Review: FitBit Charge HR

You've undoubtedly heard about the fitness measurement craze that's underway - FitBit has a brilliant device to help you get through.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016

Health Technologies

Under Armour joins digital fitness club with UA Record

Under Armour has jumped on the digital health bandwagon with the release of the UA Record, the latest addition to the digital health and fitness network.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2015

Wearables

Fitbit takes fitness wearables to the next level with new products

Fitbit announces release of three new products for different fitness levels and goals. Prices start at $179.95.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014

Fitness

Fitbit Flex according to a real life PT

Melbourne PT Sarah Florence shares her frank experience with Fitbit Flex, praising its ease of use but questioning calorie tracking accuracy.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014

Health Technologies

The not-so-humble workout brag

Frankly, unless you have fallen off the treadmill and smashed your face in, you don't need to tell us every detail of your workout routine.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2014

Fitness

Kiwi resellers charity diary – part 5

As Kiwis prepare for the 2013 Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids, Jen Rutherford shares vital New Year tips on commitment, teamwork, and strength training.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2012

Health Technologies

Kiwi resellers charity diary: Part 3

Jen Rutherford explains how entering the 2013 Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids extends more than just our physical abilities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2012

Health Technologies

'Connected health and fitness' offers fresh opportunity

Fitbit enters New Zealand with its connected health products, promising opportunities for local retailers amid declining returns in traditional tech sectors.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2012