Wearables

Could Smart Earrings Shake Up the Wearables Space? Researchers Think So

A smart earring developed by University of Washington researchers can detect changes related to stress, eating, exercise and even ovulation.

Apple Secures Hydration Patent, Smart Ring Rumors Heat Up

As Apple continues to invest in the wearables space, these rumored innovations could forever change health and wellness.

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Wearable Tech, In-Person Fitness Continue To Rise in 2024

ACSM’s worldwide survey of fitness trends forecasts a return to in-person fitness and a rise in technology, among other predictions.

Oura, Samsung & More: The Smart Ring Era Is Here

Smart rings made waves at CES 2024 as wearable health and fitness becomes more mainstream and high-tech. Can anyone challenge Oura?

Watch Now: Oura’s Dorothy Kilroy Joins ATN ‘Unscripted’ Podcast

Oura Chief Commercial Officer Dorothy Kilroy joins the Athletech News "Unscripted" podcast to discuss the fitness wearables industry.

SoulCycle, Fitbit Partner To Offer Free Classes, Wearables

The "Fitbit & Friends” campaign will reward SoulCycle riders who wear a Fitbit device or Pixel Watch to their local studio.

The Fitness & Wellness Trends To Watch in 2024

ATN analyzes storylines to watch in 2024, including connected fitness, the rise of strength training and the emergence of weight loss drugs.

Apple’s Fitness & Wellness Innovations Bode Well for 2024

From new health data integrations to its first partnership with a gym chain, Apple is quickly becoming a major fitness and wellness player.

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Whoop Reveals Global Wellness Trends of the Year

Recovery, stress management and sleep quality were top of mind for fitness enthusiasts in 2023, according to Whoop's Year in Review.

Whoop Buys AnyQuestion, Boosting AI Chat Capabilities

Whoop recently unveiled an AI-powered tool that uses ChatGPT tech for personalized health and fitness coaching.