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Heart is aflutter with the Fitbit Charge HR
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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I like how the HR gives a more accurate depiction of the work I’m doing; how hard I’m working, how many calories I’m actually burning.
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Australia’s smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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Australia’s smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018 as wearable computing takes hold alongside nearly 17M smartphones.
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Fitbit answers your cycling prayers
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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Fitbit's Surge now tracks cycling, fulfilling a top user request with GPS, heart rate, and calories data for avid bikers.
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Wearables market set to soar, worth billions by 2020.
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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Tech forecast reveals wearable market to skyrocket to £20bn by 2020, with multipurpose devices leading the charge.
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30 days of Fitbit- the ultimate review
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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In a candid 30-day Fitbit trial, our journo discovers a newfound zest for health, clocking steps over shortcuts.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Charge
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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Our hands-on review finds the Fitbit Charge lifts spirits but isn't flawless—style meets questionable step accuracy in this techy talisman.
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Countdown to Christmas with our best articles of the year
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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From gay CEOs, sexist CEOs and mean CEOs to women at the top, disappearing ISPs and our whole office fighting it out on their Fitbits, we’ve had a great year.
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Fitbit expands Tory Burch collection with exclusive designs
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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This accessories collection makes Flex the only activity tracker on the market to bring high-end fashion to everyday fitness.
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Fitbit takes fitness wearables to the next level with new products
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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Fitbit announces release of three new products for different fitness levels and goals. Prices start at $179.95.
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Fitbit Flex according to a real life PT
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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Melbourne PT Sarah Florence shares her frank experience with Fitbit Flex, praising its ease of use but questioning calorie tracking accuracy.
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FitBit announces new high performance line for fitness lovers
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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With the addition of these new products, Fitbit offers the widest variety of trackers, at affordable prices across all mobile platforms.
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Fitbit gets even better
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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Fitbit enhances workouts with MobileRun for real-time stats and GPS tracking, available on its latest app version.
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Review: FitBit One
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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FitBit One revolutionises fitness tracking with step, floor, and sleep quality monitoring, though its use of imperial measurements may deter some.
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The Fitbit System hits New Zealand stores
Tue, 3rd Jul 2012
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Fitbit debuts in NZ, offering kiwis a seamless system to track health and fitness with innovative gadgets and apps.
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'Connected health and fitness' offers fresh opportunity
Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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As the 'connected health and fitness' arena takes off internationally, one vendor is launching its assault on New Zealand and says the new, burgeoning market holds potential for local retailers and resellers.