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Google, Fitbit, and our Tech Predictions for 2020

Right before the holiday shopping season, Google announced that its plans to purchase Fitbit, Inc. for $2.1 billion. The major news sent tech and fitness blogs into a frenzy, and put data-shy consumers a bit on edge. What might this mean for the future of fitness tracking? “If completed, the move would spell the end Read more…

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Facebook is Shutting Down Moves App this Month

Facebook is shutting down Moves app, the motion tracking app it aquired in 2014. The app previously integrated with various wearable technology fitness trackers. Moves automatically recorded daily activity, including running, walking, and cycling, from within your pocket or bag. It will officially shut down on July 31. Facebook announced its decision to shutter the Read more…

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The Quantified Self

Nearly everyone you know probably owns a wearable technology fitness tracker or app. Additionally, many people feel that owning a Fitbit or Apple watch is more than just being healthy–it’s part of a data-driven approach to health. In this way, tracking fitness is just one aspect of the Quantified Self Movement: seeing human habits and Read more…

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Best Smartwatches

For the holiday season many people will be investing in fitness trackers, and wearable technology to help them achieve their New Year fitness goals. With so many trackers on the market it’s hard to know which one will be the best fit for you. A number of exciting new trackers have hit, or are scheduled Read more…

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The Accuracy Test: Is Fitbit Better than Google Fit or Apple Health?

Everyone who has used fitness app or Fitbit has probably wondered, “how accurate is my Fitbit?” How do you know if Fitbit is correctly counting your steps? Or maybe you’ve just wondered what the most accurate fitness apps are. Many people already have step trackers on their phones: all Android phones and iPhones come with fitness Read more…