In recent years there has been a growing trend towards healthy lifestyles, many people are turning vegetarian or vegan, This has led to a boom in health orientated gadgets, services and apps. I have reviewed things from DNA testing, blood tests, sleep trackers and many more. We all know of the dangers of CO2 in…
The Garmin Forerunner 235 was launched back in 2015 which is positively ancient in the world of tech. I bought it as my first Garmin watch and mostly loved it, it had a lot of quirks that annoyed me, but it did the job I wanted at a great price. It is one of the…
Originally posted May 2018 – Updated on 02/05/2019 The Polar OH1 has now had a new firmware rolled out enabling Ant+. It was a great device to start with and now, after a year of using it, I think it is probably the best heart rate tracker on the market. Polar have recently overhauled their…
We already know that the Garmin Forerunner 945 launch is imminent and that it will bring NFC payments, maps and a music option to the device similar to other upgraded watches is the series. Now a new leak, thanks to Clever Training listing the devices early, via ActiveJr, has revealed details of the new Forerunner…
As someone that has had a lot of sleep issues over the past decade or so, I am always on the lookout for new ways to improve or monitor my sleep. Things have improved a lot, but my sleep is still pretty crap by most people’s standards. The Soundasleep pillow is an exciting blend of…
After being sold to Nokia, then bought from them a few years later Withings have started to release new products now they are free from Nokia. The Withings Pulse HR is the second device launched since Withings reformed, and, a new addition to their range of health and fitness trackers that features heart rate monitoring, multisport…
Xiaomi sub-brand Huami has proved that smartwatches don’t have to be expensive and with one-day battery life. By using a lightweight custom OS they have been able to use low power low-cost components to develop watching with all the smart functions most of us need at extremely affordable prices while being able to achieve multi-day battery life….
Cycling season is mostly over for me this year; I will likely be sticking to a turbo trainer for the next few months as I don’t particularly enjoy the rain or wind. However during the sunnier months, one thing I always have issues with is the sun, to be honest, I have just been too…
Fitbit has dominated the fitness tracking market for years, but fitness trackers themselves are being displaced by smartwatches, in particular, the Apple Watch, but also Android and Garmin with the sports focussed watches. Smaller companies struggle to compete, Misfit are gone, as is the Basis Peak, and Withings has changed hands twice in the past…
As a keen cyclist, I am aware of the dangers a cyclist faces on a daily basis. I have been knocked off by cars because the driver has not looked before turning, and it is not uncommon for near misses. Thankfully I don’t often cycle in the dark, but in this situation, the dangers are…
All of us desire a peaceful and undisturbed sleep. At this particular point, you need to understand that a quality sleep doesn’t have to be extremely long. After all, your sleeping time should be moderated at all times. If you want to improve your sleeping cycle, getting sleep tracking apps is a good start. Aside…
Technology has made our lives easier, simpler and managed; there is no doubt about it. Not only do devices make our lives easier, but technology has also allowed us to keep track of our health as well. With the increased stress of our lives and work, it has become hard for people to keep their…