PRODUCT NEWS
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March 12, 2024
ClassPass Expands Into Food & Beverage in Holistic Wellness Play
ClassPass has unveiled its latest innovation: the integration of food and beverage options into its bookable experiences. With tens of thousands of studios, gyms and spas already on the platform, ClassPass is now introducing ways for its members to refuel after workouts or wellness visits. ClassPass was acquired by Mindbody...
March 7, 2024
Giro hits back at UCI in helmet row, as expert says manufacturers could look at ‘legal options’
Giro, the helmet manufacturer, has insisted it "plays by the rules" after the UCI announced a review into time trial helmets, a move seemingly triggered by the launch of the new Giro Aerohead II. In a post on Instagram on Wednesday evening, Giro revealed that the UCI had authorised the...
February 29, 2024
Now there’s a Jumbo-Visma show: Is cycling TV the next big thing?
The story of Jumbo-Visma–now Visma – Lease a Bike is an interesting one. One of the current powerhouses in professional cycling, it traces its origins through various sponsor-driven iterations. Initially known as Kwantum, the team underwent a series of transformations with sponsorships from Superconfex, Buckler, WordPerfect, Novell, and Rabobank. However,...
February 27, 2024
I got workout tips from an AI fitness coach, and it feels like the future of athletic performance tech
ai.io’s impressive 3DAT movement tracking analyzes performance and, once the trial was finished, will provide information you might expect to get on the best Garmin watches: measuring explosive power, speed, coordination, agility, and other metrics, all in simple scores out of 100. Tech Radar
February 26, 2024
Samsung debuts a ‘smart ring’ with health-tracking features — its first foray into the product category
Samsung’s Galaxy Ring, its latest wearable, is launching with health-tracking features including heart rate and sleep monitoring while also giving users a score of their readiness for the day, a top executive told CNBC. Hon Pak, head of the digital health team at Samsung Electronics, said the ring, which is...
February 23, 2024
Strava is adding dog step counts and fitness rankings to its app
Strava has partnered with Fi, a smart dog collar maker that uses GPS, GLONASS, and GALILEO simultaneously — similar to a Garmin watch — to track your dog's accurate real-time location, broadcasting it via LTE-M cellular. The collar's main purpose is to ensure you can find your dog at all times, but...
February 22, 2024
Apple Secures Hydration Patent, Smart Ring Rumors Heat Up
As Apple continues to push into the health and wellness space, new intellectual property filings and reports speculate that the tech giant might be moving into the hydration-tracking and smart ring markets. Apple recently filed a patent for a “wearable device with perspiration measuring capabilities” for its Apple Watches. The solution would...
February 12, 2024
After Years of Relying on Help From Salomon for Its Shoes, Arc’Teryx is Stepping Out on Its Own
Since introducing footwear in 2015, performance outdoor equipment company Arc’Teryx has relied on the insights and expertise of fellow Amer Sports brand Salomon. That is about to change. Starting with the spring 2024 season, Arc’teryx is now designing and creating its own footwear collection entirely in-house. FN
February 7, 2024
SRAM AXS Battery Solar Charging Could be Coming to your Fender & Bottle Cage
A recent patent from SRAM, published February 6th 2024, details a new method for charging of AXS batteries. A solar array, integrated with front and rear fenders, as well as a bottle cage, could be used to charge a spare AXS battery while on the move, and just need to...
February 7, 2024
How Fitbit Wants AI to Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals
Fitbit Labs, an upcoming program, will use AI to provide deeper health insights, such as answering questions about why your run may have been harder today than it was yesterday. Fitbit thinks there's big potential for AI to help people set more realistic health aspirations. cnet