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Wearable tech dropped by Nike

04/24/201404/22/2014 Stephanie Beck

Nike Fuelband wearable technology fitness band

It looks like the FuelBand is no more as the brand has decided to slash its tracker device from its product line. In a wearable tech announcement that took many completely by surprise, it looks as though Nike will be cutting back jobs, and at the same time, it is getting rid of its FuelBand fitness tracker device while it’s at it. There has yet to be official confirmation of this news from the company, itself, but it is being taken seriously Reports are breaking out throughout the web that…

Wearable technology for dogs is more stylish than a smartwatch

03/18/201403/15/2014 Julie Campbell

Whistle wearable technology dog activity tracking collar

The latest dog tracking collar from Whistle is proving to be more appealing than devices made for humans. A startup called Whistle has now come up with a new form of wearable technology that is extremely sleek and attractive, but unlike its clunkier and less fashionable cousins that have been developed for humans, these devices have been made specifically for dogs. In fact, it is the pooch version of the fitness tracker bands that are starting to catch on in the people world. This wearable technology has already hit the…

Smartwatches for fitness tracking: Samsung Gear beat iWatch to the punch

02/27/201402/24/2014 Julie Campbell

The latest releases of wearable technology have included a number of surprises. With the unveiling of Samsung’s updated Galaxy Gear 2 smartwatches, the manufacturer has not only managed to create a second generation device that is slimmer and lighter than its previous versions, but it has also defined itself as serious competition for the two major players that have yet to make their first major steps into the market: Google and Apple. This is because Samsung has dropped its use of the Android operating system and focused on fitness tracking.…