Health Mate

By  Aditi Pai 07:59 am February 11, 2015
Activity tracking apps on smartphones are more accurate than fitness tracking wearables when it comes to step counts, according to a small study conducted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania. Interestingly, the study found that clip-on pedometers were the most accurate. “Since step counts are such an important part of how these devices and apps measure physical activity, including...
By  Aditi Pai 09:49 am June 24, 2014
Withings has joined the growing number of companies focusing on style above all else when it comes to wearable devices. The digital health device maker announced a new wristworn activity tracker, called Withings Activite, that looks similar to a regular analog watch. This fall Activite will be available with a black or silver face for $390 in stores and on Withings' website. The watch, designed...