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Acer Introduces A New Kind Of Wearable For Religious Practice

We’ve all seen athletes point to the heavens, get down on a knee, and profess their faith after a big score or athletic feat. What if those athletes had specialized wearables that afforded them some time for a quick prayer amidst the constant energy and hubbub of a sporting event? Acer is looking to provide […]

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Fitbit Aims To Track Women’s Health And Kids’ Activity

Fitbit is aiming to expand its healthcare initiative by building the world’s largest database of women’s health through a new ecosystem of smartwatch apps that track women’s menstrual cycles and compare that data to exercise and sleep patterns. In a presentation announcing the new female health tracking initiative, which will be available on the Fitbit […]

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Equestrian Tech Enables Connected Saddle, Girth To Track Performance

CWD’s iJump connected saddle was a breakthrough, enabling equestrians to track the performance of the horse. The canter and jump at the approach can be measured along with the frequency, length and speed of strides and also balance and symmetry. Now there’s even more technology coming in the space, as CWD has partnered with French […]

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KuaiFit Sport Headphones Now Available As A Wearable Coach

It’s not quite a voice in your head, but KuaiFit Sport Headphones offer real-time smart voice coaching during your workout without the need to connect them to a smartphone. The device now available in the U.S. serves as a wearable personal coach that monitors performance using biometric sensors, with the voices of athletes and trainers […]

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Whoop Secures $25 Million Series C, Adding Kevin Durant As Investor

Whoop, the wearable company that partnered with the NFL Players Association last year to track player strain and recovery, has secured a $25 million Series C funding round led by UAE71 Capital with participation from the NFLPA, Kevin Durant via the Durant Company and NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern. The Boston-based sports analytics company says […]

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