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Fitness tracker in the deal: Fitbit Inspire 3 โ€“ now at the best price

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor
written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Fitbit Inspire 3 Hits New Low: track Your Fitness for Less

Theโข Fitbit Inspire โข3 is currently available at its lowest recorded price, offering a โ€‹budget-friendly entry point into fitness โ€‹tracking.โค Consumers can now acquire the โฃpopular tracker, known for its sleep monitoring and activity tracking features, at a significantly reduced cost.

This deal arrives โ€Œas many begin to solidify their โขNew Year’s healthโข resolutions, seeking affordable tools to support theirโข fitness journeys. The Fitbit Inspire 3 provides essential tracking capabilities – steps, distance, calories burned, sleep stages, โคand heart rate – without the premium price โ€tagโค of higher-end models.โข Amazon Prime members can testโฃ the service for free โ€‹for the first 30 days, after which itโค costs โ‚ฌ8.99 per month or โคโ‚ฌ89.90 โ€per year.

COMPUTER BILD highlights further deals from Amazon, Mediaโ€Œ Markt, Tink, โคand NBB on its website for those seeking additional savings.

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Technology

Samsung Galaxy XR: Google’s New Mixed Reality Headset Launches at $1,800

by Rachel Kim โ€“ Technology Editor
written by Rachel Kim โ€“ Technology Editor

Samsung’s Galaxy XR โ€‹Mixed Reality Headset Launches Today, Priced at $1,800

Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm โ€today announcedโฃ the official release of the Galaxyโ€Œ XR, a mixedโ€ reality headset aiming to bridge the gap between โฃhigh-end and mainstreamโฃ XR devices. Available now in โ€‹the US and South Koreaโค for $1,800, the Galaxy XR offersโ€Œ a competitive price point significantly lower than Apple’sโฃ $3,499 Vision Pro, while exceeding the costโ€‹ of โคstandard VR headsets โ€Œlike the Meta Quest 3. Financing options are available at $149 per month forโ€ 12 months.

The Galaxy XR utilizes Qualcomm’s โ€Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip and features pancake lenses to overlayโค virtual content onto theโ€Œ user’s real-world view.โฃ Inputโ€Œ isโ€‹ primarily hand-tracking, โ€‹with optional controllers availableโข for separate purchase. The headset provides access toโ€Œ apps โ€Œfrom the Google Playโ€‹ Store, withโ€‹ XR-optimized applications designated with a “Made for XR” label.

During a recent demo event in New โขYork City, the device felt lighter than Apple’s Vision Pro due to its more plastic โ€‹construction, though someโ€Œ demo units showed visible wear on the tethered battery pack.Testers reported a comfortable fit, though some experienced โฃbrow sweat โ€Œafter approximately 25 minutesโ€ of use. the headset’s battery life is ratedโฃ at two hours, or 2.5 hoursโ€ for video playback-comparable to the original Vision Pro, while โ€ŒApple’s upcoming M5-powered versionโค is expected to extendโ€Œ mixed-use battery life to 2.5 hours.

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Health

Title: Withings BPM Vision: Smart Blood Pressure Monitor with HD Display

by Dr. Michael Lee โ€“ Health Editor
written by Dr. Michael Lee โ€“ Health Editor

Withings hasโค launched a new โฃsmart blood pressure monitor featuringโค a high-definition color display designed for simplified operation and enhanced readability.โค The device, โขannouncedโ€‹ today, aims to make at-home blood pressure tracking more accessible, notablyโ€ for seniorsโ€ or individuals with visual impairments.

High blood pressure affectsโ€ nearly half of U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, making regular monitoring crucial for preventative care and managing cardiovascular health. The Withingsโข BPM Connect-Hybridโ€‹ offers a medical-grade solution for convenient,โ€Œ accurate readings, and integrates seamlesslyโค with the Withings Health Mate โ€Œappโ€Œ for dataโข tracking and sharing with healthcare providers. โ€‹This launch comes as telehealth โขand remote patient monitoring continueโ€‹ to gain traction, empowering individuals to take a more proactive role in their healthโค management.

The new monitor boasts a 3.5-inch HD color screen that displaysโค systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, and measurementโ€‹ status โ€in a clear, easy-to-understand format. Unlike โ€Œprevious models,โ€ theโ€‹ BPM Connect-Hybrid eliminates the need to โ€look โ€at a smartphone during measurement, streamlining the process. Readings are automatically synced viaโค Bluetooth to โ€‹the Health Mate app, where users can view trends, receive personalized insights, and generate reportsโ€Œ for their doctors.Withings states the device has been clinically validated and โ€is FDA-cleared. It โคoperates onโ€‹ four AAAโ€ batteriesโค andโฃ features a single-button operation. The BPM Connect-Hybrid is available for purchase now and is priced at $99.95.

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Technology

Peloton IQ: New AI Bike, Tread, and Cross-Training Lineup

by Rachel Kim โ€“ Technology Editor
written by Rachel Kim โ€“ Technology Editor

Peloton Unveils AI-Powered fitnessโข System adn โ€new Hardware โฃLineup

NEWโข YORK – Peloton today launched Peloton IQ, an AI-powered subscription service utilizing computer vision, alongside a revamped lineup ofโ€Œ its Bike, Tread, and row โฃmachines.โ€ The release marks theโค company’s largest hardwareโ€‹ launch in years,โ€ signaling aโข potential turning point after a period of significant challenges.

Peloton faced a tumultuous 2022, marked by a decline in stock value and negative publicity,โฃ including a fictionalized depictionโ€Œ of a heart attack linkedโ€‹ to its equipment in the television โฃshowโข Billions. The company saw itsโ€ CEO and cofounder, john Foley, step down โ€as potential acquisitions by Amazon, Apple,โฃ and Nike were discussed.

However, under current CEO Peterโฃ Stern, formerly of Ford and Apple, Peloton’s stock has shown signs โ€Œof recovery. The company’s recent focus on strength trainingโฃ led to the triumphant launch of the Strength+ app.

Peloton IQ and the new hardware are designed to offer a personalized workout experience, allowing users to seamlessly transition between cardio, yoga, โฃand strength training. The new Bike, Tread, and row feature swivel screens, enhanced audio, and upgraded processors, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.

the upgraded “Plus” line within theโค Cross training Series includes a movement tracking camera, speakers tuned by Sonos with aโฃ woofer, hands-free control, and a fan. Both bikes now include a โฃcushionedโ€ seat, and the Bike+ featuresโ€Œ a phone tray.

The movement tracking technology within Peloton IQ builds upon โขlessons learned from โคthe 2022 Pelotonโฃ Guide, offering form correction and integrating features from the Peloton Strength+ app to support self-directed workout plans guided by Peloton’s instructors.

While Peloton chief product officer Nick Caldwell claims the level of specificity in movement tracking is unique to peloton, similar experiences are available through competitors like Tonal and Speediance Gym Monster.

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Technology

14 Best Fitness Trackers (2025), Tested and Reviewed

by Rachel Kim โ€“ Technology Editor
written by Rachel Kim โ€“ Technology Editor

14 Best Fitness Trackers (2025),Tested and Reviewed

Breaking news: โฃAโค December 2024 study revealed โ€Œelevated levels of PFHxA,a “forever chemical” โคlinked to immune,thyroid,kidney,and reproductive systemโ€Œ impacts,inโ€Œ numerous smartwatch wristbands. This finding underscores the importance of โขinformed consumer choices when โขselecting fitness trackers, extending beyond features to material safety.

The โ€Œfitness tracker market is booming,projected to reach โ€Œ$118.99 billion by 2032, as individuals increasingly prioritize health and wellness monitoring. Butโ€‹ with a dizzying array of options-from basic step counters to advanced devices offering ECG readings โฃand sleep analysis-choosing theโ€Œ right tracker can be overwhelming. Our team โ€Œrigorously tested 14 leading fitness trackers acrossโ€Œ various price points and featureโฃ sets to identifyโค the โ€‹best options for 2025, considering accuracy, usability, batteryโ€‹ life, and now,โ€‹ material composition.

Here are our top picks:

  1. Fitbit Charge 6: โ€Œ(Overall Winner) – Continues โ€‹to be a reliable โขall-rounder with excellent heart rate tracking and Google integration.
  2. Garminโข Venu 3: โ€Œ (Best for Health Tracking) โ€‹- Offers thorough health โคmetrics, including sleep scores,โฃ stress tracking, and body battery energy monitoring.Garmin watches notably do notโ€Œ contain PFAS.
  3. Apple Watch โขSeries 9: (Best for iOS Users)โค – Seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem, โขadvanced features like fall detection, andโข a bright, always-on display.
  4. Whoopโข 4.0: (Best โคfor Athletes) – Focuses on โ€‹recovery and strain, โ€Œproviding personalized insights for optimizing training.
  5. Samsung Galaxy โ€ŒFit3: (Best Budget Tracker) โค- A surprisingly feature-rich tracker at an affordable price, with โ€Œa large display and โคlong battery life.
  6. Amazfit Band โ€7: (Best Battery Life) – Lasts up to 18 days on a single charge, making it ideal for users who don’t want to constantly โ€recharge.
  7. Garmin Forerunner 265: (Best for Runners) – Packed โฃwithโ€Œ running-specific features, including advanced training metrics and GPS tracking.
  8. Polar Pacer Pro: (Best โคfor โ€‹Serious Training)โฃ – Offers detailed performance analysis and recovery โฃguidance for dedicatedโฃ athletes.
  9. Oura Ring Gen3: (Best for Sleep Tracking) – Aโ€‹ discreet ring that provides โฃin-depth sleep analysis and personalized insights.
  10. Withings ScanWatch Horizon: โข (Best Hybrid Watch) โข- Combines the classic look of an analog watch with smart tracking features.
  11. Huawei Band 8: โข (Best Value) – Offers a good โคbalance of features and affordability.
  12. Fitbit Inspire 3: (Simplest to Use) โ€- A basic tracker โคthat’s easy โ€‹to set up and use, perfect โฃfor beginners.
  13. Xiaomiโ€‹ Smart Band 8: (Most โ€ŒAffordable) – Anโ€ incredibly budget-friendly option with โฃessential tracking features.
  14. Coros Pace 2: (Lightweight Running Watch)โฃ – A lightweight and affordable โ€GPS running watchโ€Œ with longโฃ battery life.

PFAS Considerations: When choosing a fitness tracker, be mindful of the materials used in โคthe wristband.โ€‹ A study โ€‹published in December 2024 found that bands labeled as “fluoroelastomer” contain the highest levels of PFHxA, a potentially harmful “forever chemical.” Consider opting for bands madeโ€ from silicone, metal, leather, or other โฃmaterials.if unsure, check if the company has publicly tested its products for PFAS; garmin, such as, confirms its watches โขare PFAS-free.

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Technology

Meta Smart Glasses: Demo Fails Highlight Cognitive Disadvantage

by Rachel Kim โ€“ Technology Editor
written by Rachel Kim โ€“ Technology Editor

Meta‘sโข Smartโ€Œ Glasses Debut Plagued by Technical Issues, raising Questions About โคReal-World Usability

SAN MATEO, โ€‹CA – Meta’s highlyโ€Œ anticipated โ€showcase of โขits new โฃsmart glasses at the Connect conference thisโ€Œ week was marred by a series of technicalโ€‹ difficulties, highlighting the challengesโ€‹ of bringing โ€‹AI-powered wearable technology too โ€‹consumers. During a live demonstration, โ€attempting to utilize โขthe glasses’ voice assistant for a cooking recipe triggeredโ€Œ a โขcascade of unintended activations as hundreds of attendee devices together responded to the “Hey โขMeta” wake โขword.

According to โขMeta CTO Andrew Bosworth, in a post-event Instagram Reel, theโ€Œ issue stemmed from a self-inflicted denial-of-service โค(DDOS) caused byโ€ the density of Meta’s AI instances operating in close proximity. Further demonstrations, โฃincluding a video call, also โ€Œexperienced lagsโ€ and interruptions.

The rocky launch underscoresโ€‹ the gap between the promise of seamless โ€AI integration and the current reality of the technology. “The main problem for me โคis the raw amount of times where you doโค engage with โขan AI assistant and askโค it to do โฃsomething and it doesn’t actually understand,” stated Leo Gebbie, a directorโ€Œ and analyst at CCS Insights.”The failure risk just is high, and the gap is still pretty big between what’s being shown and what we’reโข actually going to get.”

Whileโ€ Meta โ€‹envisionsโค smartโ€ glasses as a future computing platform capableโ€Œ of enhancing cognitive function,โข the โคConnect keynote suggested the technology may currentlyโ€‹ introduce social awkwardness. The demonstrations were characterized by “timid exchanges, repeated commands, and wooden conversations,” indicating the limitations of current voice assistant capabilities in real-world scenarios.

The glasses featureโ€Œ live captions displayed on the lenses, as showcased by Meta. However, the overall โ€Œexperience, as publicly demonstrated, raises concerns about whether the benefits of hands-free information access outweigh the potential for frustrating interactions and a perceived social disadvantage.

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