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James Park: Heart rate accuracy and the future of Fitbit
We ask Fitbit's CEO what wearables will look like in 2020If there's one man that's changed the face of wearables,...
Fitbit Charge 2: Everything you need to know about the next-gen tracker
The full specs and lowdown on Fitbit's Charge sequelFitbit's revamped its lineup with the Fitbit Charge 2 and Fitbit Flex...
Alcatel Vision first look: This standalone headset needs apps and games quick
No smartphone or PC needed here - just more stuff to do pleaseAlcatel just couldn't keep away. We're expecting just...
The future according to Bragi: AI, translation and audio social networks
The original hearable maker on becoming the "fourth platform"The very fact I'm standing in a room littered with IBM banners...
James' heart rate training diary: Week 8
We take a look at some of the devices we've been testing outWelcome to the heart rate training diary, our...
And finally: Apple's VR plans and more
A roundup of the murmurs and whispers from the last week in wearables Welcome to And finally, our roundup of...
Garmin Fenix Chronos first look: Fenix 3 gets a luxury makeover
IFA 2016: This is Garmin's best-looking sports watch yetI think Garmin is finally getting to grips with how to make...
IFA 2016 marked the death of the ugly smartwatch - now Apple has to catch up
Going round in circlesIf you take the handful of smartwatches on display at this year's IFA and put them next...
How to use the Force Band with BB-8
Our guide to Sphero's BB-8 and Force Band set up, charging and featuresThere's no doubt Star Wars is bigger than...
IFA 2016's hottest new wearables
Our pick of the best wearable tech from the Berlin-based tech expoWhat a week. We've barely had time to catch...
Sony FES Watch U: With more smarts, this e-paper accessory could be truly awesome
IFA 2016: Crazy expensive but still seriously intriguingSony's original e-paper FES watch never made it out of Japan but it...
New Fossil Q smart analogue watches bag September release date
Q Crewmaster, Q Nate, Q Gazer, Q Tailor all heading to our wristsFossil has announced the availability of its smart...
StarVR headset first impressions: IMAX approved and ambitious
IFA 2016: It beats Oculus on paper but how about on face?So you can't afford an Oculus Rift or HTC...
Breathe easy: The science behind Fitbit and Apple's mindfulness push
We discover whether wearables can ever really help with mindfulnessIt's the new big thing in wearable tech. The new Fitbit...
FitSleep creator on how a small box can help you sleep faster and better
FitSleep promises you'll get a great night's restAccording to its creator Xuan Yao, the FitSleep tracker has 95% accuracy monitoring...
James' heart rate training diary week 7: Putting my HR to the test
Have I got faster? It's time to go against the clock and find outWeek six of the plan was always...
IFA 2016: What to expect in wearable tech
The headline wearables expected on show at the Berlin tech expoThere's something in the air. Friends are asking us for...
Owlet's smart sock is making a big difference to little lives
We chat to the startup that's taking baby monitoring to the next level"One of our first beta customers found out...
How Tania Boler's 'insertable' Elvie could pioneer women-first tech
The founder behind Elvie talks disruptive moments in women's lives"Investors don't take women's wearable tech as seriously as they need...
Sensors explored: Galvanic skin response
Taking a closer look at the tech inside your wearable Wearables are getting smarter and that's a good thing. It...